Group Bookings
Specifically designed for groups and holding up to 144 guests our hostel is fresh, modern and comfortable with a cultural outlook. We offer a conference room, kitchens, dinning spaces, climbing wall and movie theatre. We are located in the center of town and walking distance to many activities. You can book per room or book exclusively for your group, you choose. The group wing is ideal for female only or young children's groups. We cater for everyone - International University groups, sports clubs, schools or tourism groups at Rock Solid, we have you covered for your next event or trip located in Rotorua. We can also help you with locations throughout NZ, contact Belinda who looks after Dusky Lodge in Kaikoura and has contacts throughout NZ.
Get in touch - [email protected] or call Belinda 0274637939
Main Complex; Groups can choose to book mixed or gender 4, 6, 8 or 10 bed dorms, standard private and ensuite rooms in our main hostel. We provide all bed linen including duvets and offer private group lounges with kitchenette (these are on a request only basis and must be pre-booked). We offer free unlimited WiFi, car/bus parking, group catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus bike and luggage storage.
Premium Group Accommodation; Groups can choose to book mixed or gender 4,6,12 bed dorms, standard private and ensuite rooms. Let us know the number of people, what type of rooms you are looking for, how many days you plan to stay and if you would like the space exclusively. We love our new accommodation it boasts its own kitchen, lounge, security cameras, separate entrance making it a very safe private stay. We also offer car/bus parking and much more. Prices vary depending on group size, time of the year and demand.
Terms and Conditions;
We require 10% of the total cost at time of booking and the outstanding balance 21 days before arrival. GROUP CANCELLATION TERMS: Any group that cancels within 21 days of arrival no refund. If the group cancels before 21 days of arrival your deposit and payment will be refunded. Please note the booking is not confirmed until we receive the deposit.
Note: we are not a PARTY hostel and cannot cater to groups of this nature!
If you are looking to find accommodation out of Rotorua we can help you, contact Belinda who also looks after Dusky Lodge in Kaikoura and has contacts in other cities.
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What our previous guests have said
Rock Solid backpacker in Hinemoa Street Rotorua is one of the most amazing backpackers in Rotorua With multiple activities such as rock climbing whether your
RodneyST, TripAdvisor
Dear Dale and Staff members! A Huge Thank You for all your assistance during our stay at Rock Solid Backpackers! I can honestly say the accommodation for boys
Tania, Australia
Everything was so perfect. Must go place. Rock solid backpackers going to be my fixed place to stay in future travels. Best place ever. Always very happy with
Camper760250, TripAdvisor
Climbing wall, good info boards for hikes and activities, kind staff, happily came to help us after hours.
Joelle, United States
Lovely hostel. My double room was big and the heater worked well. The bathrooms were clean and large. The hostel is very centrally located, but there is ample
Isabel, TripAdvisor
We had a great time in Rotorua at your place. Everything is close by and handy to go to. All the staff in the backpackers are all so welcome and kind and
Miho, Auckland
A wonderful stay at this hostel. Very large tidy kitchen, cubicle bathrooms/showers and extremely friendly and helpful staff who went above and beyond to
Odyssey66530867997, TripAdvisor
Thank you so much for the organisation and the hosting of our team this week. We appreciate the help and service provided to us. We had a great week of
Hayden, Palmerston North Boys High School - June 2025
The staff were so amazingly helpful and knowledgeable, especially dale, who not only helped me get a free shuttle service for one thing I was doing but also
Alice, Great Britain
Thank you so much for having us, was the best accommodation we have stayed at and look forward to coming back next year. Everything was amazing. We look
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