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      Rock Solid Backpackers

      34 Reviews
      #11 of 58 Specialty Lodging in Rotorua
      1140 Hinemoa Street | Downtown Rotorua, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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      Overview
      4.5
      34 reviews
      • Excellent62%
      • Very good23%
      • Average8%
      • Poor5%
      • Terrible2%
      Travellers talk about
      “rock climbing wall” (3 reviews)
      “great hostel” (4 reviews)
      “ping pong table” (2 reviews)
      Free Wifi
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      Family Rooms
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      Self-Serve Laundry
      Free Parking
      Breakfast included
      2.0 Star Hotel
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      Reviewed 5 days ago
      Eh ok

      Clean, good amount of room. Had good size cabinets to lock your things. Personal lights too. Right beside a rock climbing gym too so have at er. Good location, breakfast place next door too so that's a plus. And a great kitchen.More

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      Response from RockSolidNZ, Manager at Rock Solid BackpackersResponded 2 days ago

      Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We do have a spacious hostel and all our dorms are fitted with wardrobes which can be padlocked for guests to store their bags to give more space in the rooms. We...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      The best place for staying at Rotorua

      The place is well located within the small town of Rotorua. The personnel is really kind you want to make any trip or experience along New Zealand they offer special discounts for the backpackers. The kitchen is really big and tidy and the hostel has...More

      Thank Fer A
      Response from RockSolidNZ, Manager at Rock Solid BackpackersResponded 1 week ago

      Kia Ora, Thank you taking time to leave us a review. Great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We do have a hard working team here at Rock Solid to ensure the hostel is kept clean and tidy for our guests, also our...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      nice clean, value for money

      it was our 1st time in backpackers, i have done some research and booked this hostel, it was amazing experiance, we booked 1 doubble beded room , it was quite big, bathroom was common, but itwas also very clean, they have very nice lobby (seating...More

      Thank chinmayShah00
      Response from RockSolidNZ, Manager at Rock Solid BackpackersResponded 1 week ago

      Kia Ora, Thank you for your feedback. That is great to hear you enjoyed your first time staying in a backpackers! We do have a hard working housekeeping team to ensure our hostel is kept clean and tidy daily for our guests. We are also...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Amazing Staff, amazing place

      Rock solid is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in! THe reception overlooking the rock climbing wall is super duper epic. A combination of amazing staff, epic facilities and a generally amazing vibe make this a hostel to visit! The team there...More

      Thank Jaysoncvl
      Response from RockSolidNZ, Manager at Rock Solid BackpackersResponded 2 weeks ago

      Kia Ora Jayson, Thank you for your feedback and lovely comments! That is great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for choosing Rock Solid! Hope to see you back soon! Have a great day :)

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Amazing place

      I stayed there for a week and it was amazing ! Their rooms are clean and well designed. You will find everything you need in the kitchen, which are super clean btw. Last but not least their lobby is amazing to hang around and meet...More

      Thank Thibaud M
      Response from RockSolidNZ, Manager at Rock Solid BackpackersResponded 2 weeks ago

      Kia Ora Thibaud, Thank you for your lovely comments! That is great to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us. Our team here at Rock Solid do work very hard to keep everything clean and tidy on a daily basis for the comfort of...More

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      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Laundry Service
      • Self-Serve Laundry
      • Conference Facilities
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      • US$31 - US$54 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Family Rooms
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