Now You Can Travel Without Worrying Over Your Pets

Have you ever postponed or even cancelled a holiday trip, not knowing where to leave your pets when you travel? It’s a tough decision, to trust some strangers to care for your furry children, which is why we compiled this list for you, with only the best pet hotel selections in South Africa.

Cape Town

Star Paws Doggy Day Care| Woodstock

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Star Paws provides a top-level service for your furry companion. No matter how long you stay away on vacations, your pup will have a pawcation of their own. They go for walks three times a day and burn all their energy playing with their fellow hounds, all under a 24/7 supervised environment.

BowHaus| Woodstock

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Sleepovers at Bowhaus are nothing short of fun-packed. During daycare hours, your dog will play with other pups and even go for an outdoor adventure at De Waal park. When they come back, it’s time for dinner and one more play session, petting included! If you are reachable via WhatsApp, you’ll get constant updates with pics and vids of your furry kid, knowing a staff member is always there to keep an eye on them 24/7.

Zimzala Canine Estate| Stellenbosch  

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If you’re looking for a more rustic vacation for your puppy, Zimzala Canine Estate is the right fit for you. Located in the Stellenbosch countryside, the hotel owners are animal lovers themselves, having eight dogs, three cats, black and white swans, and several geese and ducks as their companions. Your dog will have play and pet sessions, lots of exercises, and comfy accommodations at this home-away-from-home.

Johannesburg

Must Love Dogs Hotel| Chartwell

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Specialized in small dog breeds, MLD offers a more refined and classy option for your doggie. Equipped with Petite, Premium, and Penthouse Suites, this boutique hotel caters to furry children used to sleeping indoors. During daycare, they have an open grass court where they can play with other puppies. On rainy days, they can stay within the comfort of their own suites.

Club Street Kennels & Cattery| Linksfield

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With several years of experience and exceptional feedback in customer satisfaction, CSK is a Johannesburg must when you think about your next pawcation. Here, dogs have a blast playing outdoors and taking refreshing baths in their baby pools, all under a supervised and highly-professional environment. The staff offers daily walks, fresh, clean water, and top-notch food for all their guests.

Paws Resort Kennels, Cattery and Grooming Parlour| Midrand

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For both cats and dogs, Paws Resort covers all needs for even the most pampered pets. Luxury kennels and kitty cabanas span over their 10-acre gardens, where all furry children can run freely and play with each other, all while under top-notch professional attention. Additionally, Paws Resort offers specialized care for pets with medical or post-surgical orthopaedic needs. Before leaving, your furry companion will also get a king’s day grooming treatment.

Durban

Super Dogs| Hillcrest

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Has your dog been somewhat troublesome during the last pawcations? Well, search no more. In addition to their boarding services, Super Dogs offers professional training sessions during their stay. They also care personally about each guest, which is why they will ask you for your furry kid’s special blanket or bed, in addition to their diets and meal preferences. All guests enjoy playing sessions and daily walks, a convenient time for the staff to keep all kennels always fresh and clean.

Ballito Kennels

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You’ll find a cosy and green accommodation for your pet at Ballito’s 2.5-acre property, surrounded by indigenous bushes and trees, something which gives the entire place a sense of peace and quietness. Here, all guests have two daily walks, in addition to their morning breakfast and an afternoon hot and fresh stew.

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