Luxury Dog Boarding in Sydney for Spoilt Pooches
Your darling pooch will be pampered from dawn 'till dusk with Sydney's best luxury dog boarding facilities.
The thought of leaving your cherished doggo for weeks or even months on end can be the source of serious heartache. But with such impressive boarding options in Sydney, the decision needn’t be so worrying. These days, dog boarding comes with plenty of extras from cuddles to nature walks, executive suites to tasty treats.
So, until the next time you’re able to plan a holiday with your dog, or visit one of Sydney’s best dog-friendly beaches, these picks are the next best thing. We’ve compiled the best places to drop off your canines before jumping on a plane, guilt-free, for your next sojourn. Read on for our edit of Sydney’s best luxury dog boarding facilities.
Sydney’s Best Luxury Dog Boarding: Sydney
Happy Little Howlers
This doggy daycare/boarding hybrid is the holiday your pup deserves. Specialising in small to medium dogs, Happy Little Howlers are all about enrichment-centred play with a generous helping of snuggles on the side. Dogs who are boarding receive their own spacious private cubby where they’ll settle in to sleep. During the day, they’ll attend the Happy Little Howlers day care program at no extra cost. There are even discounts for additional family dogs! Expect plenty of photo updates of your fur baby having a blast.
23 Luland Street, Botany
SmallPaws Pet Hotel
Catering exclusively to small dogs, SmallPaws ensures that more timid pets never feel threatened by larger animals, and there is plenty of space to roam on the five-acre property. From designer dog beds to relaxing music and optional Skype calls to owners, the decadent service is in the detail.
413 Killawarra Road, Duffys Forest
MadPaws
MadPaws is another fantastic option if kennels aren’t your first preference. The website is a self-described ‘Airbnb for pets’ where you can source enthusiastic pet-sitters to take care of your four-legged friend. The concept is fantastic as it teams passionate pet sitters with owners in need of switched-on minding.
Spoilt Rotten Dogs
Spoilt Rotten Dogs in Lilyfield is a local answer to finding a luxurious spot for your dog to unwind. Although outdoor activities are plentiful, it’s the entertainment offering and sofa lounge area that has our attention — we’re talking large flat-screen TV with doggy movies. Grooming services are also available.
358 Norton Street, Lilyfield
Kip Sydney
Kip’s Sydney outfit has both classic rooms and luxury villas up for grabs. Classic rooms allow 20sqm of private space for your furry friend with toys and bedding included. As for the luxury villas, you can expect a television, indoor and outdoor space, toy, blankets and air con. There are plenty of added extras for you to treat your dog to, from extra playtime to personalised bushwalks. Keen to make things as easy as possible for their clients, Kip also have locations in Alexandria and Marrickville.
254 Bathurst Street, Sawyers Gully
Sydney’s Best Luxury Dog Boarding: Hunter Valley
Kip Hunter Valley
Kip Hunter Valley sits on 10 acres of lush grounds and is peppered with bush trails that will keep your furry friend occupied. Each hotel room also has an individual sunny grass yard for pups to enjoy, and Kip even boasts a purpose-built water park for dogs. You can expect a private room for your pet, daily one-on-one time with staff and regular photo and video updates.
254 Bathurst Street, Sawyers Gully
Sydney’s Best Luxury Dog Boarding: Southern Highlands
Dogue Country Retreat
Dogue leads the charge for country stays, with 100 acres of space to roam, including the vineyard, lavish grooming services and day spa treatments. We’re talking weight loss programs, boot camp, therapeutic massage, yoga and meditation, just to name a few of the services on offer here for dogs 15kgs or under.
112 Compton Park Road, Berrima
Pawtails Rural Retreat
Also capitalising on their out-of-Sydney abundance of space, Pawtails boasts sizeable suites for your four-legged friend to settle in. The boarding house also offers shuttle service to and from Sydney making the process incredibly efficient.
2549 Taralga Road, Laggan
Loved this edit of Sydney’s best luxury dog boarding facilities and ready to treat your doggo a whole other level? Check out the best dog-friendly accommodation in NSW and our favourite dog-friendly beaches in Sydney.
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