Virginia Beach KOA Holiday is a campground, camping cabin, camping store, lodge and RV park located at 1240 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States. It holds a 4.4 rating from 1,999 reviews, and its categories cover everything from tent and RV sites to cabin stays. This review pulls together the information available from the listing and the opinions shared by visitors so you can decide whether it fits your trip.
The campground sits close to Virginia Beach while still offering a quieter base after a day out, according to several visitor accounts. Guests frequently mention the pool complex, a lazy river, a playground, and a trolley ride to the beach. At the same time, a few reviewers raise concerns about site assignment, staff interactions, and tent sites. The sections below summarize what visitors say and what the source data supports.
Virginia Beach KOA Holiday at a Glance
The property is listed under multiple categories: campground, camping cabin, camping store, lodge, and RV park. It is located at 1240 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States, with the phone number +1 757-428-1444 and the website https://koa.com/campgrounds/virginia-beach/. The latitude and longitude are 36.7955234 and -75.99224079999999, placing it in the America/New_York time zone. Its price level is listed as 0, which in Google's scale generally indicates that pricing information is not specified or is inexpensive; no specific rates are provided in the source.
The listing includes a category for activities, and the about text offers a brief note thanking campers for being part of the KOA family. Visitors describe a campground with pools, a lazy river, a playground, a store, clean restrooms and laundry, and a trolley that connects to Virginia Beach. The overall visitor impression is of a well-kept, family-oriented campground with a convenient location, though experiences vary by site and by staff encounter.
What Do Visitors Like About Virginia Beach KOA Holiday?
Visitor feedback is mixed but leans positive. Out of the reviews available in the source, several reviewers gave five stars and praised cleanliness, friendly staff, spacious sites, and the location. One reviewer called it one of the best KOA campgrounds they have visited and said they would not hesitate to stay again. Another praised the staff, the grounds, and the value, and specifically appreciated the trolley stopping at the campground. A reviewer who stayed for a week said they had absolutely no complaints. Others highlighted the pools, lazy river, playground, and clean restrooms and laundry.
Critical reviews focus on staff interactions, site assignment, and specific policies. One reviewer described a booking mismatch over amperage and site size, a rude exchange at the office, and a cancellation. Another reviewer strongly criticized the manager's tone over golf cart and refund issues. A different reviewer complained about tent site conditions, including uneven ground, tree roots, glass, and rebar. Another reviewer mentioned that buses stopped showing up on weekdays and noted traffic and jet noise, while a separate reviewer described inconsistent bathroom cleaning. These are individual opinions and not universal, but they are part of the overall visitor picture.
1. Clean, Organized Grounds and Friendly Staff
The most consistent positive thread is cleanliness and organization. Martin Fiset described the campground as exceptionally clean, well maintained, and staffed by welcoming and friendly people, with spacious sites and facilities in great condition. Lorraine Lester said she was totally impressed with the campground, calling the staff fantastic and the accommodations perfect for camping. Mike Wazowski, who stayed for a week, said the staff was awesome and the grounds very well kept, and he considered the site price a good value. John Monsted noted the bathrooms were kept pretty clean, not stinky, and that pools and playgrounds were heavily used but still clean and well maintained. Mark T Knowles praised the pools as clean and the workers as friendly, and mentioned the store and propane pricing as positives. Brenda V, returning for a second time within two months, described the RV sites as really nice and level and the staff as friendly.
2. Pools, Lazy River and Family-Friendly Features
Families repeatedly mention the water features and recreation areas. Steven Brescia said there are three pools to swim in, one big and one small plus a lazy river, and that the groundskeeper at the pool was nice to talk with. He also noted it was just missing a jacuzzi and maybe a sauna. Cere Cerebration described a nice playground and a very fun pool, along with super clean restrooms and laundry. Brenda V said her granddaughter loves the pools, the lazy river, the jumpy thing, and the playground. Sierra Hudgens, despite a critical review, wrote that the pool and lazy river looked very appealing and the store looked cute when they arrived. Patrick Eldridge appreciated the overall cleanliness and organization and called the location unbeatable, though he was unhappy about not being allowed to use a toddler pool at his campsite and about the lack of lifeguards at the swimming area.
3. Convenient Location and Trolley Access
Location is one of the most praised aspects. Martin Fiset described the location as perfect, close to Virginia Beach while still offering a peaceful atmosphere to relax after a day of exploring. Cere Cerebration said it is close to the naval base and great for watching the Blue Angels and other jets, and noted that for two dollars a trolley takes you to Virginia Beach and back, which led them to extend their stay. Mike Wazowski highlighted the trolley stopping at the campground as massively convenient because they did not have to find parking for a long truck. Brenda V also called the bus to the beach convenient. Steven Brescia said it is a five-minute drive to the Boardwalk. On the other hand, Topic Sajo noted that buses stopped showing up on weekdays and only ran on weekends, and mentioned traffic noise and low-flying fighter jets throughout the day.
4. Site Assignment, Amperage and Booking Confusion
One detailed critical review from Sierra Hudgens describes a booking problem. She wrote that she entered her fifth wheel length and specified a 50 amp requirement, and that the site she booked said all requirements were met. At check-in, she said the amperage was never confirmed, and when the escort took them to a different site than the one circled on the map, they did not fit. She said the escort then informed them it was a 30 amp site, which she would not have booked, and that the office told her it was her fault and offered an additional charge to resolve it. She ultimately cancelled and described the office interaction as rude. This is one reviewer's account; the source does not include a response from the campground. Dallas Woodgeard raised a separate site issue, saying the tent sites were poorly marked and that a worker was rude, and that the ground had large tree roots, broken glass, and rebar sticking up, which led them to leave early.
5. Policies and Staff Conduct Concerns
Several reviewers describe friction over policies and staff conduct. Shalisa Jones gave a one-star review focused entirely on an interaction with the manager over golf carts and a refund, saying the manager was rude and unprofessional and that they would not return. Cindy Whetzel described a difficult check-in over Amazon packages and a dog in the store, and then said she was told tents were not allowed on her premium site. She wrote that she had to pay extra to move her children to a tent site about a thousand feet away, that bathrooms were clogged and smelled like sewer, and that she left early. Patrick Eldridge noted that they were not allowed to use a toddler pool at their campsite because ankle-deep water was considered a liability, and pointed out there were no lifeguards at the swimming area, which he found inconsistent. Topic Sajo felt that people and staff were not too friendly and found the hospitality odd compared to other places, while also noting morning mowing and unchanged bathrooms over six days. These are individual opinions; other reviewers describe friendly and helpful staff, so experiences clearly vary.
6. Accommodation Types and Cabin Notes
The listing covers campground, camping cabin, camping store, lodge and RV park categories. John Monsted stayed in a Kozy Kabin and said it had some pet smells, which was his only complaint, and that he would come here again. Lorraine Lester described the accommodations as perfect for camping. Sierra Hudgens noted the store looked cute. Dallas Woodgeard suggested the campground would be great for RV rentals but should not offer tent sites based on their experience with poorly marked and uneven tent sites. The source does not provide details on cabin amenities, bed sizes, or specific cabin names beyond the category labels and one reviewer's mention of a Kozy Kabin.