Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua NZ

Rotorua · New Zealand

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua NZ

HostelPunk Score
29% SHIT
Medium confidence 217 reviews
3rd best in Rotorua

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Ramps ♿ Shower Chairs ♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms
Other facilities (38)
Bicycle Parking Jobs Board Follows Covid-19 Sanitation Guidance Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Table Tennis Smart TV Recycling Bins Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $17 / night
Privates $57 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Netherlands FEMALE Apr 13, 2026 Atm 100%

I loved this hostel. The space, the facilities, the beds. They arrange things, such as movie nights, so it is easy to Connect. The team is very helpfull and the play room and climbing wall give a good athmosfere.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

A nice hostel, the staff were really friendly and helpful with booking things like the white water rafting, I would 100% recommend that. Lots of travel groups stayed at this hostel, some were quite young so I would bring some earplugs. A good location

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 60%

Very secure hostel in a good location. Staff were very friendly and able to advise on activities in Rotorua. Rooms were very basic but enough space for belongings and lights + plug sockets by each bed. Clean bathrooms and decent kitchen. Also a rock climbing wall which is pretty cool! Overall great stay :)

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Denmark FEMALE 31-40 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 20%

Horrible experience - the dorm was very cramped with no ventilation or aircon. The other guests left their stuff spread out every - all over the floor. There wasn't easily accessible power sockets. The toilets and showers were dirty and someone left their dirty underwear on the sink. The kitchen was large and with acceptable hygiene, but it was completely airless - no ventilation, just a fan that didn't cool at all. I had booked two nights but left after one. The only positive was nice staff

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 14, 2026 Atm 100%

The best hostel I’ve stayed in while in NZ north island so far - the bed spaces are great, the kitchen and communal areas are good and have lots of useful backpacker info and connection boards. Pretty social vibe. Good location for town and pick up direct from the hostel via tongariro expeditions van.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Jan 9, 2026 Atm 80%

Had a great stay at this hostel, the people were very nice and the location was great! While slightly outdated, it was very clean!! I recommend!!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 3, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a fantastic time in Rotorua! Thanks to the guys at reception! They helped me so much with all my bookings!

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Germany MALE 31-40 Dec 16, 2025 Atm 100%

Everything excellent, bed curtains for privacy would be cool.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Dec 11, 2025 Atm 80%

Room had no windows which made it feel like a prison cell. Good atmosphere in the group accommodation section - liked the separate kitchen and cinema room. Free pool was a plus.

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Taiwan China FEMALE Dec 6, 2025 Atm 100%

地理位置好且安靜,員工親切服務好,環境清潔乾淨,設施齊全且寬敞,連坐在廚房都覺得很舒服。

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Dec 3, 2025 Atm 80%

Great place to stay with a top rope climbing wall. Amazing location to easily walk around and see all the sights. Bathrooms and kitchen were clean and kitchen had all the amenities. The only drawback was that the beds didn’t have curtains and there weren’t outlets at each bed but there were still plenty of outlets near the lockers. The staff weee friendly and you can get discounts on local activities here. Great hostel!

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USA MALE 31-40 Nov 17, 2025 Atm 100%

The staff here show lots of interest in making sure you make the most out of Rotorua. I loved staying here with easy access to groceries, restaurants, and a rock climbing gym, all accessible without an umbrella even on rainy days (well, the grocery stores might get you soaked a tiny bit). Rooms were clean, and facilities are easily accessible. Also set up for great social interaction especially in the kitchen. Thanks for hosting me.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Oct 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Favorite hostel in rotorua! Great and very clean and friendly staff!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 28, 2025 Atm 60%

It was okay for 2 nights but i personally didn't like the bathrooms they were quit worn down since it is an old building. There was also a big group of kids there during our stay so it was probably louder than it normally is.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Aug 24, 2025 Atm 40%

Okay so I was there at the same time as a school group so the hostel was quite loud and at times not the cleanest, but overall good hostel and super friendly staff, loved that there was parking available

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Chile FEMALE 18-24 Jul 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Es un lugar hermoso cercano a varios lugares increíbles, en el que se preocupan de tu comodidad.

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India FEMALE 25-30 Jul 7, 2025 Atm 60%

Decent place, really great location. Could’ve been cleaner (especially considering there isn’t even a lot of foot traffic in the off season).

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USA FEMALE May 24, 2025 Atm 80%

Friendly staff

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England FEMALE 18-24 May 3, 2025 Atm 80%

Really comfy beds, great location. Lovely staff

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 May 2, 2025 Atm 80%

Good location in Rotorua. Was upgraded to a three bedroom dorm however it was opposite the kitchen so it was quite noisy. Bathrooms were dated and showers were old. Good common areas especially with the second smaller kitchen upstairs that no one used.

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