Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site, but specific details regarding the type (covered/uncovered) and cost are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 2:00 PM and check-out time is at 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Rotorua, just steps from Kuirau Park and a 5-minute walk from Eat Street. It is approximately 0.4 miles from the Lakes Performing Arts Centre and Rotorua Night Market, and about 6.3 miles from Rotorua Regional Airport.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities are not provided.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Rock Solid Backpackers Hostel in Rotorua

Average nightly price at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$55
February	US$57
March	US$51
April	US$48
May	US$57
June	US$55
July	US$57
August	US$54
September	US$54
October	US$45
November	US$47
December	US$47

What guests think

At Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua, travellers highlight exceptionally friendly staff, a central and walkable location, and generally clean spaces, while noting that rooms are basic for a hostel and some comfort limitations do show, depending on the room and season.

Multiple reviews note the lack of air conditioning and occasionally hot, windowless or poorly ventilated rooms, plus limited power outlets and sparse in-room features. Shared areas are widely praised for well equipped kitchens, big lounges, lockers, and a movie room with indoor rock climbing, though some report small showers, few toilets, and inconsistent guest dishwashing. Access considerations include ramps rather than lifts and parking that is typically a short walk away and varies in availability. Expect a central, budget hostel with basic rooms but strong communal amenities.

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Facilities

Guests praise extensive communal facilities, including multiple kitchens, large lounges, lockers, a movie room and indoor rock climbing; luggage storage is available and women’s bathrooms have hairdryers and straighteners. Downsides include no lifts (ramps instead), mixed parking options nearby, and reports of few toilets.

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Satish

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No parking, no lifts, mostly suitable for backpacker groups. The property is well inside a building complex , have to walk some distance by carrying luggage. Window view is adjacent buildings. Pricey for the facilities. However the property was clean.

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Ian

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are as you would expect from a backpackers: very average. But wow, the amenities are great. Rockwall, movie room. If you are backpacking through Rotorua, definitly stay here.

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Abigail

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Plenty of facilities for number of guests that were staying while I was there, nothing felt crowded. Everything was clean. Big lockers to store your bags in which is good. Free parking a short walk away too!

6

Marcus C

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Falta tomada nas camas. Banheiro com pouco sanitário e muito chuveiro.

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Abigail

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, good facilities. Not sure if i was off-season but it seems a very quiet hostel. Huge lounge/communal space on third floor. Women’s bathrooms have hairdryer and straighteners in them which is a nice touch. Free parking a short walk away. The top bunk bed did not have a bar or edge so may be an issue if you toss and turn in your sleep. Overall a great stay-I ended up staying here twice during my travels. The Lotus cage next door also does good breakfast.

10

CHANG

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Atendimento excelente, o menino esqueci o nome nos atendeu muito bem, o hotel tem excelente localização, o banheiro e o quarto limpos, os móveis são velhos e a cozinha as panelas estavam muito enferrujadas…

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Evelyn

17 Jan 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is great walking distance to the I-Site and to the mall, there's Starbucks nearby too and Dunkin Donut just around the corner. The hostel room is big enough for two people and the bathroom as well is ok. Clean renovated room with new carpet or near new. We stayed for 4days and no cleaners to clean the room but it's alright we're not messy people. There was only one time there's a noise like moving furniture around late at night so not sure if that was a new arrival or somebody are living in this hostel. So far it's good for the money. There's also some activities for your kids to do like the rock climbing inside the hostel down below and a cinema too!

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Sharon

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Centrally located so great for getting around. Friendly and helpful staff, helpful about providing bus information etc. Luggage storage in a locked room. Lots of kitchens and lounges. I had a private room with ensuite which was fine, a bit basic but everything I needed. Only thing I didn't like was that the bed linen was very pilly which was a bit uncomfortable.

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Andrea

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay here! I love that there are sloped ramps instead of stairs up. There were 3 bunks in my room and 2 single twin beds! I enjoyed a night of not having anyone above or close to me! Staff was super friendly. Lots of supplies in the kitchen for cooking. Walking distance to the Polynesian Spa. Overall loved my stay here!!

10

Yi Yue

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A group was having late party on our floor even there was a quiet hour rule. There was a number to call but we did not know. Room doesn’t have dryer so I used the one in the shared bathroom. Be aware that there is no AC but a fan in the room. Shower is also small. Everything else was great. There is entertainment inside and local discounts

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised in rooms, bathrooms and shared areas, with staff seen cleaning regularly. A few reviews note dirty floors or guest dishwashing lapses.

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Martin

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel was great, the beds were comfy, it is centrally located and the staff were super helpful. The bathrooms could be in better condition (they were clean), and the showers really need a place to hold towels/ clothes.

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Rocio

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is amazing and treats everyone like VIP! Clean and easy to move around the building. They are very organised. Close to everything!

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Abigail

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Plenty of facilities for number of guests that were staying while I was there, nothing felt crowded. Everything was clean. Big lockers to store your bags in which is good. Free parking a short walk away too!

10

Verena

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super friendly staff, tidy and clean kitchen/bathroom, modern rooms, had everything I needed

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Tania

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff member who greeted me was amazing he was so helpful and enthusiatic I would return purely becasue of the servie he provided. I know it was Rotorua but in the area near the kitchen it smelted like people had not showered for weeks were in the rooms and the carpet and kitchen floors were dirty and I did not want to walk around in barefeet.

8

Raphael

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Zimmer war geräumig und sauber. Pro Bett ist ein abschliessbarer Schrank vorhanden.

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Johan

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean place friendly staff.

8

Anita

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and clean room

10

Judith

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a mixed 6 bed dorm and it was fine, no issues. I have stayed in a lot worse hostels / backpackers. Staff were super friendly and cleaning all day and kitchen and bathroom facilities were well maintained. Only issue I could mention is room was very hot, no AC, I did struggle to fall asleep because of this, there was a fan but in a room of 6 it didn't really do much

10

Jesse

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Easy check in and friendly staff. Nice location in town

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but serviceable, with comfortable beds and some spacious or modern options; dorms have lockers. Recurring drawbacks include no air conditioning (rooms can get hot), limited power outlets, occasional windowless rooms, and minor bedding or bunk design issues.

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Satish

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No parking, no lifts, mostly suitable for backpacker groups. The property is well inside a building complex , have to walk some distance by carrying luggage. Window view is adjacent buildings. Pricey for the facilities. However the property was clean.

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Vedant Ulhas

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a private room in this hostel. The property was clean, the bed was comfortable. Please note this doesn’t have air conditioning but does have heater as well as a fan. Parking was easy. Satisfied with the stay otherwise given the price.

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Yusei

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Need some more outlets or extension cords in room

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Ian

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are as you would expect from a backpackers: very average. But wow, the amenities are great. Rockwall, movie room. If you are backpacking through Rotorua, definitly stay here.

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Janelle

10 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,366 nights

We were a company of 2 and had a premium room which had a double and single bed. The beds were beautifully presented - as in a hotel. We were very grateful for the provided fan as no windows. An extension cord would have been an appreciated bonus. Since we were in the ‘group’ section, we did need to share the common spaces with a large, boisterous group which partied well into the night. The rooms are well insulated as we only heard the occasional ‘running through the hall’ . The kitchen appeared to be well equipped, good amount of seating and a lovely lounge area. Showers clean and facilities well kept. Great location. Free parking 6 pm - 9 am another bonus.

10

Abigail

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, good facilities. Not sure if i was off-season but it seems a very quiet hostel. Huge lounge/communal space on third floor. Women’s bathrooms have hairdryer and straighteners in them which is a nice touch. Free parking a short walk away. The top bunk bed did not have a bar or edge so may be an issue if you toss and turn in your sleep. Overall a great stay-I ended up staying here twice during my travels. The Lotus cage next door also does good breakfast.

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Raphael

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Zimmer war geräumig und sauber. Pro Bett ist ein abschliessbarer Schrank vorhanden.

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Sharon

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Centrally located so great for getting around. Friendly and helpful staff, helpful about providing bus information etc. Luggage storage in a locked room. Lots of kitchens and lounges. I had a private room with ensuite which was fine, a bit basic but everything I needed. Only thing I didn't like was that the bed linen was very pilly which was a bit uncomfortable.

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Yi Yue

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A group was having late party on our floor even there was a quiet hour rule. There was a number to call but we did not know. Room doesn’t have dryer so I used the one in the shared bathroom. Be aware that there is no AC but a fan in the room. Shower is also small. Everything else was great. There is entertainment inside and local discounts

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Judith

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a mixed 6 bed dorm and it was fine, no issues. I have stayed in a lot worse hostels / backpackers. Staff were super friendly and cleaning all day and kitchen and bathroom facilities were well maintained. Only issue I could mention is room was very hot, no AC, I did struggle to fall asleep because of this, there was a fan but in a room of 6 it didn't really do much

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check in and useful local tips.

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Rocio

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is amazing and treats everyone like VIP! Clean and easy to move around the building. They are very organised. Close to everything!

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Annie

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff. Good location at 5mn walk from Intercity bus station and 8mn walk from Pak'N Save supermarket.

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Jordan

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For anyone just looking for an affordable place to stay while in Rotorua and doesn't care about all the hotel-type "luxuries", this place is fantastic. Basically a nice, quiet small private room with bed and small table, and shared common facilities e.g. bathrooms, showers, kitchen, and rec room. As someone who was traveling solo and just looking for something cheap and close to downtown, and didn't plan on spending a whole lot of time at the hotel, this was absolutely it. The guy who checked me in at the front was incredibly nice and helpful about things to do in Rotorua and I enjoyed the general "honor system" type of culture toward respecting others in the shared spaces. Great vibes, lovely people, and nice and cheap. Towels are supplied but bring your own soap, toiletries, etc.

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Verena

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super friendly staff, tidy and clean kitchen/bathroom, modern rooms, had everything I needed

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Callum

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Private room was big with good facilities. Nice comfortable bed. Hostel itself is huge and has good common areas including a very big kitchen. Staff were friendly. In good location walking distance to bars, cafes etc.

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Tania

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff member who greeted me was amazing he was so helpful and enthusiatic I would return purely becasue of the servie he provided. I know it was Rotorua but in the area near the kitchen it smelted like people had not showered for weeks were in the rooms and the carpet and kitchen floors were dirty and I did not want to walk around in barefeet.

8

Johan

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean place friendly staff.

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Andrea

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay here! I love that there are sloped ramps instead of stairs up. There were 3 bunks in my room and 2 single twin beds! I enjoyed a night of not having anyone above or close to me! Staff was super friendly. Lots of supplies in the kitchen for cooking. Walking distance to the Polynesian Spa. Overall loved my stay here!!

10

Judith

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a mixed 6 bed dorm and it was fine, no issues. I have stayed in a lot worse hostels / backpackers. Staff were super friendly and cleaning all day and kitchen and bathroom facilities were well maintained. Only issue I could mention is room was very hot, no AC, I did struggle to fall asleep because of this, there was a fan but in a room of 6 it didn't really do much

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Jesse

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Easy check in and friendly staff. Nice location in town

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Location

Central and walkable to bus links, supermarkets, cafes and attractions such as the Polynesian Spa; many found getting around easy.

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VALANI

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A proximité boutiques et restauration c'était génial

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Hans

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Central location.

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Rocio

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is amazing and treats everyone like VIP! Clean and easy to move around the building. They are very organised. Close to everything!

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Kimberley

15 Feb 2024

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Rotorua is a pretty small town so you can walk to pretty much everywhere in the “downtown” area. Can walk to start your tours and shuttles within 5 minutes.

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Annie

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff. Good location at 5mn walk from Intercity bus station and 8mn walk from Pak'N Save supermarket.

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Abigail

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Plenty of facilities for number of guests that were staying while I was there, nothing felt crowded. Everything was clean. Big lockers to store your bags in which is good. Free parking a short walk away too!

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Abigail

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, good facilities. Not sure if i was off-season but it seems a very quiet hostel. Huge lounge/communal space on third floor. Women’s bathrooms have hairdryer and straighteners in them which is a nice touch. Free parking a short walk away. The top bunk bed did not have a bar or edge so may be an issue if you toss and turn in your sleep. Overall a great stay-I ended up staying here twice during my travels. The Lotus cage next door also does good breakfast.

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Evelyn

17 Jan 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is great walking distance to the I-Site and to the mall, there's Starbucks nearby too and Dunkin Donut just around the corner. The hostel room is big enough for two people and the bathroom as well is ok. Clean renovated room with new carpet or near new. We stayed for 4days and no cleaners to clean the room but it's alright we're not messy people. There was only one time there's a noise like moving furniture around late at night so not sure if that was a new arrival or somebody are living in this hostel. So far it's good for the money. There's also some activities for your kids to do like the rock climbing inside the hostel down below and a cinema too!

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Andrea

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay here! I love that there are sloped ramps instead of stairs up. There were 3 bunks in my room and 2 single twin beds! I enjoyed a night of not having anyone above or close to me! Staff was super friendly. Lots of supplies in the kitchen for cooking. Walking distance to the Polynesian Spa. Overall loved my stay here!!

10

Jesse

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Easy check in and friendly staff. Nice location in town

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Dining

Shared kitchens are generally well equipped with plenty of supplies and space for cooking. Some reviews mention guests not washing dishes properly and a few worn or rusty pans.

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Janelle

10 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,366 nights

We were a company of 2 and had a premium room which had a double and single bed. The beds were beautifully presented - as in a hotel. We were very grateful for the provided fan as no windows. An extension cord would have been an appreciated bonus. Since we were in the ‘group’ section, we did need to share the common spaces with a large, boisterous group which partied well into the night. The rooms are well insulated as we only heard the occasional ‘running through the hall’ . The kitchen appeared to be well equipped, good amount of seating and a lovely lounge area. Showers clean and facilities well kept. Great location. Free parking 6 pm - 9 am another bonus.

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Abigail

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Plenty of facilities for number of guests that were staying while I was there, nothing felt crowded. Everything was clean. Big lockers to store your bags in which is good. Free parking a short walk away too!

10

Verena

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super friendly staff, tidy and clean kitchen/bathroom, modern rooms, had everything I needed

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Nathalie

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

La chambre était propre le seul élément négatif. Il devrait avoir plus d’affiche pour aviser les utilisateurs de faire leur vaisselle et la ranger. J’ai vu plusieurs personnes seulement rincer leur vaisselle sans savon et la laisser sur le comptoir! Inscrire tes parents ne sont pas là pour faire ta vaisselle!

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Callum

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Private room was big with good facilities. Nice comfortable bed. Hostel itself is huge and has good common areas including a very big kitchen. Staff were friendly. In good location walking distance to bars, cafes etc.

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Tania

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff member who greeted me was amazing he was so helpful and enthusiatic I would return purely becasue of the servie he provided. I know it was Rotorua but in the area near the kitchen it smelted like people had not showered for weeks were in the rooms and the carpet and kitchen floors were dirty and I did not want to walk around in barefeet.

10

CHANG

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Atendimento excelente, o menino esqueci o nome nos atendeu muito bem, o hotel tem excelente localização, o banheiro e o quarto limpos, os móveis são velhos e a cozinha as panelas estavam muito enferrujadas…

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Sharon

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Centrally located so great for getting around. Friendly and helpful staff, helpful about providing bus information etc. Luggage storage in a locked room. Lots of kitchens and lounges. I had a private room with ensuite which was fine, a bit basic but everything I needed. Only thing I didn't like was that the bed linen was very pilly which was a bit uncomfortable.

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Andrea

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay here! I love that there are sloped ramps instead of stairs up. There were 3 bunks in my room and 2 single twin beds! I enjoyed a night of not having anyone above or close to me! Staff was super friendly. Lots of supplies in the kitchen for cooking. Walking distance to the Polynesian Spa. Overall loved my stay here!!

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Judith

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a mixed 6 bed dorm and it was fine, no issues. I have stayed in a lot worse hostels / backpackers. Staff were super friendly and cleaning all day and kitchen and bathroom facilities were well maintained. Only issue I could mention is room was very hot, no AC, I did struggle to fall asleep because of this, there was a fan but in a room of 6 it didn't really do much

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1 $38	2 $45	3 $58	4 $62	5 $61	6 $56	7 $62
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22 $69	23 $38	24 $69	25 $41	26 $61	27 $42	28 $67
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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

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Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm (Main St)

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Basic Single Room

Standard Shared Dormitory

Private Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Double Room

Private Ensuite Room

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

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