Our Story
We are a large hostel located downtown Rotorua. We offer a clean and safe environment with bunk rooms, doubles, twins, ensuite rooms, and heating in all rooms catering for groups and budget travellers. All bed linen and pillows are provided. There is a communal kitchen and other kitchens for our groups all fully equipped. Free unlimited wifi available throughout the hostel to enjoy.
Check in time is 2pm and check out time is 10am. We have parking on site for $5 per night. Parking on Hinemoa street is free between 5pm and 9am.
Our opening hours are - Winter 9am - 6pm and Summer 8am -8pm
The hostel is only minutes walk from Eat street and so many other good bars and restaurants. The climbing wall is located downstairs and offers discounts to all our guests. Contact us to find out more about the rates.
Rock Solid is a great place to relax, unwind and take in the great views of the climbing wall. Our friendly team can help book tours or give you advice on what to do while you are with us. We hope to see you soon.
What our previous guests have said
The Group accommodation at Rock Solid Backpackers is a well-equipped and thoughtfully laid out space. Our team and staff were able to easily co-ordinate team
Otago Water Polo - 2021
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
Good location, decent rooms and common areas. All the facilities were as described. Great budget hostel, has everything you need and is clean. Very good
Bianca
Thanks for having us. It was such a perfect location and the facilities were ideal for a school group. Thanks again. We will definitely be using you guys
Waiheke High School – September 2020
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
Raukawa Basketball 2021
Loved everything about this place, The service, the staff, the rooms,the location, enjoyed our stay & they made our stay very comfortable, Everything was
John
Thanks very much for our stay. The group accommodation was incredibly well set up. Great kitchen facilities, with everything you could possibly need to cook
Manawatu Water Polo - 2021
Stayed for one night at the called "premium area" on Level 2 which has been recently renovated. The kitchen was awesome, toilets very clean.
Saulo
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
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