Merry Christmas from Rock Solid!
Happy Christmas, Rock Solid family! May Santa be forever kind and the Grinch not pinch your new jandals!
Santa's not the only one visiting Rotorua this month, and he's going to need a bigger bag.
Since the Auckland boundary came down, we've been stoked to welcome new and familiar faces back to the hostel just in time for the stunning summertime sun. It's certainly keeping our team busy - and we love it!
As we get ready for the most wonderful time of the year, we've got a few little updates to share. Here's what's happening at Rock Solid over Christmas.
Christmas and New Years Opening Hours at Rock Solid
The hostel will remain open across Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
The only change this year is that our reception will be closed on Christmas Day, but our staff will continue to be around the hostel throughout the day as usual. If you're planning to check-in on Christmas Day, please call our team on 07 282 2053, and we'll be there to help you get settled in.
Our reception will be back open again as normal on Boxing Day.
A Fond Farewell
With Christmas, we bid farewell to one of our team, Coralee, as she moves on to new opportunities.
In the year since she joined us, she's become an invaluable part of the hostel, supporting us across reception and housekeeping with an incredible energy. While we're sad to say goodbye, we can't wait to see the amazing things she gets up to in the future!
That's it for this week. From all of us at Rock Solid, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you in 2022!
What our previous guests have said
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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