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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
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 loved staying with you guys this weekend, thank you so much for being so accommodating!
Charlotte, Nova Underwater Hockey Club
Huge thank you to your team for going above and beyond to help us have the best stay possible. We really appreciate it!
CVWA Swim Team, October 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
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
I messaged to say I had a bad cough and I asked if I could change to a smaller dorm so I would disturb less people- they gave me a room to myself with extra
Niamh, Ireland
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
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
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