Karoo Resort Smith Mountain Lake — Hotel in Rocky Mount

Karoo has a very cool concept for a quiet getaway. The tent cabins are well constructed and while the interior space is rather limited the porch has a lot of room to lounge. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes/utensils and has a full fridge. From the tent it's a short walk to the lake/dock area. We brought our own but there were plenty of kayaks lying about that are free to use.

We only had two problems with what was otherwise a great stay. First, the deck and every piece of furniture, including the grill, was dirty. The interior was spotless but it seems like there was little effort to clean the porch space. The other problem was with the hot tub. It was literally 7 feet away from the neighbor’s hot tub. The lack of privacy took a lot away from that feature. There are other single bedroom units that have more space so keep that in mind when choosing a cabin. We...

Karoo is the perfect glamping experience! I love the serenity of nature while still having the comforts of home and this is the perfect mix! The resort creates a wonderful relaxing environment with lake access where you can kayak. Communal firepits and hammocks make it so you never even need to leave the resort. We thoroughly enjoyed the private hot tub and ability to charge our phones while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. This place is perfect for nature lovers who aren't into roughing it. Each cabin is well supplied with basic kitchen necessities, linens, wifi, and wood to build your own fire. Absolutely delightful...

My family and I had the best of time at Karoo it truly felt like we stepped into a South African Village, our toddlers loved their bunk beds and our bed was so cozy! It felt like we were sleeping on gaint marshmallow. I love that they had the fire pit and it was kid friendly so my toddlers can safely roast their marshmallows without burning their hands. Also love how fast the internet was we got to Binge watching comfy Netflix shows at night. We can’t wait to return...