2016
3rd, Continent Winners Oceania
Free Cancellation Book more than 2 days in advance for Free Cancellation.
Property Description
Rock Solid Backpackers is very central, a few steps from Tutanekai Street, packed with high-street shops, cafés, Eat Streat with bars and restaurants and each Thursday we host our weekly Night Market here.
The Rotorua iSite, Government Gardens, Arts Village, Lakefront, Kuirau Park, Polynesian Spa and local Supermarkets are all within 10 minutes walk from the hostel. Rotorua Airport is 15 minutes by car. Public on-street metered parking is available, with free parking areas just two blocks away.
We pride ourselves on giving you the best possible experience during your visit to our bi-cultural city of Rotorua. Our hosts offer local expertise of natural geothermal features, MÄori culture and tourism hot spots and can book many activities and tours for you at our Tour Desk.
We are the only hostel in Rotorua with the view of a 20m high rock climbing wall, showcased right from our guest lounge. The Wall offer our guests discounted rates! At reception we also offer FREE: WiFi, luggage and bike storage, guest phone and computers, book exchange, guitar, pool table, table tennis, DVDs and towels! Or if you fancy an alternative film head downstairs, to the Basement Cinema complete with a bar.
All rooms are cleaned to a high standard. Our dormitories include bed linen, lockers, heating and access to shared bathroom facilities. Our private ensuite rooms also include tea/coffee making facilities. There is a well-equipped, communal kitchen with cooking facilities and complimentary tea and coffee.
We are your home away from home!
Guest Notes:
- A valid Photo ID and credit card must be presented upon check-in.
- We are not a party hostel.
- Reception hours are 8am - 10pm.
- Late check-ins need to be arranged prior to arrival by emailing us!
- Children of all ages welcome if accompanied by adults, each child needs it's own bed and the whole room needs to be booked for private use.
In line with the new Covid-19 Framework which will be confirmed on November 29th, we have decided it best to only accept vaccinated guests from December 2nd at 11:59pm
The Rotorua iSite, Government Gardens, Arts Village, Lakefront, Kuirau Park, Polynesian Spa and local Supermarkets are all within 10 minutes walk from the hostel. Rotorua Airport is 15 minutes by car. Public on-street metered parking is available, with free parking areas just two blocks away.
We pride ourselves on giving you the best possible experience during your visit to our bi-cultural city of Rotorua. Our hosts offer local expertise of natural geothermal features, MÄori culture and tourism hot spots and can book many activities and tours for you at our Tour Desk.
We are the only hostel in Rotorua with the view of a 20m high rock climbing wall, showcased right from our guest lounge. The Wall offer our guests discounted rates! At reception we also offer FREE: WiFi, luggage and bike storage, guest phone and computers, book exchange, guitar, pool table, table tennis, DVDs and towels! Or if you fancy an alternative film head downstairs, to the Basement Cinema complete with a bar.
All rooms are cleaned to a high standard. Our dormitories include bed linen, lockers, heating and access to shared bathroom facilities. Our private ensuite rooms also include tea/coffee making facilities. There is a well-equipped, communal kitchen with cooking facilities and complimentary tea and coffee.
We are your home away from home!
Guest Notes:
- A valid Photo ID and credit card must be presented upon check-in.
- We are not a party hostel.
- Reception hours are 8am - 10pm.
- Late check-ins need to be arranged prior to arrival by emailing us!
- Children of all ages welcome if accompanied by adults, each child needs it's own bed and the whole room needs to be booked for private use.
In line with the new Covid-19 Framework which will be confirmed on November 29th, we have decided it best to only accept vaccinated guests from December 2nd at 11:59pm
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Latest Reviews
Sep 27, 2023
Clean facilities, friendly staff. Nice, central location and late check in was a breeze. I'll be back when I visit Rotorua again!
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Aug 26, 2023
Our favourite hostel we stayed at in New Zealand.
Good location, plenty of activities and tour available to book.
Staff were friendly and the hostel felt very safe
Dorm rooms were spacious and common rooms were very comfortable
Would recommend
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Jul 31, 2023
It was my first time ever staying in a hostel where I had an entire fridge to myself, lol. Rock Solid is a great place to stay for a few days in Rotorua, though the large size of the hostel with distinct common areas and a propensity to host school trips and tour groups, hurts the backpacker vibe.
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Facilities
Free
- Linen Included
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Free Internet Access
General
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Security Lockers
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- Breakfast Not Included
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Fridge/Freezer
- Utensils
- Dryer
- Reading Light
- Jobs Board
- Parking
- Hair Dryers
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Flexible NRR
Services
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for hire
- Luggage Storage
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Shuttle Bus
- Housekeeping
- Reception (limited hours)
Food & Drink
- Vending Machines
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
Entertainment
- DVD's
- Board Games
- Games Room
- Pool Table
- Wi-Fi