PetSmart Boarding Prices & Packages for 2026
Yes, PetSmart boards dogs and cats at its PetsHotel locations. Dog boarding typically costs $25 to $65 per night depending on room type, and cat boarding runs $20 to $35 per night in a Kitty Cottage. Doggie Day Camp starts around $20 per day. Full price list below.
Room types, inclusions and add-ons verified against PetSmart’s published PetsHotel pages.
Takeaways
- PetSmart boarding runs roughly $20 to $65 per night before add-ons, depending on room type, pet, and location.
- Playtime is included in every overnight stay. Meals and medication dispensing are not, and both carry an extra fee.
- Three room types: Standard Guest Room and Private Suite for dogs, Kitty Cottage for cats.
- Seniors, military and first responders get 10% off any overnight stay. PetsHotel is only at select stores.
PetSmart Boarding Prices Per Night
| Option | Pet | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Guest Room | Dog | $25 to $45 |
| Private Suite | Dog | $40 to $65 |
| Kitty Cottage | Cat | $20 to $35 |
| Additional pet, same room | Dog or cat | $10 to $20 |
| Doggie Day Camp, full day | Dog | $20 to $40 per day |
| Doggie Day Camp, half day | Dog | $15 to $25 per day |
Prices vary by location. PetSmart doesn’t publish national boarding rates, so the figures above are typical ranges rather than fixed prices. Holiday weeks and peak summer dates run higher at most locations.
Get an exact quote on the PetSmart PetsHotel page by selecting your store and dates, or call the PetsHotel line on (800) 682-7387.
PetSmart Dog Boarding Prices
Dogs get one of two room types, and the gap between them is the main thing that moves your nightly rate.
➤ Standard Guest Room is an open-air atrium space, cleaned and sanitized daily, furnished with plush bedding and a calming spray on arrival. Dogs from the same household can bunk together.
➤ Private Suite is larger and separated from the standard rooms for a quieter stay. Suites include an orthopedic bed, a raised cot, a calming diffuser and an ambient white noise machine.
The suite premium is worth paying for a nervous dog or a senior. For a confident dog on a two-night trip, the standard room is the same care in a noisier room, and the money is better spent on the exit bath.
Every PetsHotel location runs Clean Air Technology using PetAirapy UV air purification, is temperature controlled, and sanitizes each pet’s room daily. Dogs and cats are housed in completely separate areas.
PetSmart Cat Boarding Cost
Cat boarding at PetSmart costs around $20 to $35 per night in a Kitty Cottage, which is consistently cheaper than dog boarding.
Cottages sit in a separate area from dog guests, get cleaned and sanitized daily, and have a calming diffuser running. Boarding two cats from the same home is straightforward because cottages with connecting doors are available at most locations.
The detail worth knowing is that two individual TLC sessions per day are included in the nightly price. That’s supervised one-on-one time with a Hotel Host, with toys and equipment, not just a check-in. Rooms come stocked with litter boxes and litter, so you don’t need to pack those.
What’s Included and What Costs Extra
This trips people up at checkout more than anything else, so it’s worth being precise about it.
Included vs extra
- Included: group or individual playtime for dogs, and individual TLC time for cats, on every overnight stay.
- Included: bedding, food and water bowls, plus litter boxes and litter for cats.
- Included: daily room sanitation, temperature control and UV air purification.
- Extra cost: meals. PetSmart recommends bringing your pet’s own food and charges a fee to provide it.
- Extra cost: medication dispensing.
- Extra cost: additional group or one-on-one playtime through Active Pup packages.
Bring your pet’s food in labeled daily portions. It avoids the meal fee and it avoids the stomach upset that comes from switching food mid-stay.
Add-Ons & Extra Fees
| Add-on | What it is | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Snack KONG | In-room KONG toy stuffed with filling, dogs or cats | $5 to $12 |
| Bedtime Bliss | Bedtime story, photo, 15-minute one-on-one with a Hotel Host | $10 to $18 |
| Active Pup package | Extra group or one-on-one playtime beyond the included session | $10 to $25 |
| Exit bath (Quick Wash) | Walk-in bath before pickup | $29.95 |
| Nail trim or grind | Salon service during the stay | $12 to $19 |
| Meals provided | PetSmart food instead of your own | Per-meal fee |
| Medication dispensing | Staff administering your pet’s medication | Per-day fee |
Salon services and Training Camp, a one-on-one session with an Accredited Trainer during the stay, can both be added at booking. Training pricing sits outside boarding rates entirely, and we break those numbers down in our guide to PetSmart dog training prices.
An exit bath is the one add-on I’d book almost every time. A dog coming out of three nights of group play smells like three nights of group play, and paying PetSmart grooming prices for a bath at pickup beats doing it yourself at 10 p.m. after a flight.
Doggie Day Camp Prices
Doggie Day Camp is daytime-only supervised group play, typically $20 to $40 for a full day and $15 to $25 for a half day. Multi-day passes bring the per-day rate down at most locations. Dogs need a temperament assessment before their first camp day.
Worth knowing: playtime at Doggie Day Camp is now included during overnight stays, so you don’t need to buy camp separately on top of boarding. For day rates, passes and schedules, see our full guide to PetSmart Doggie Day Camp prices and timings.
Boarding Requirements
Requirements
- Dogs need rabies, DHPP and Bordetella. Cats need rabies and FVRCP.
- Proof of vaccination must be provided at least 48 hours before check-in.
- Pets must be at least 4 months old at most locations.
- A hands-on assessment checks your pet is comfortable in the environment.
- Breed restrictions apply at some locations, so confirm before booking.
- Personal items are limited to 2, and toys are approved at check-in on safety grounds.
If your pet’s shots aren’t current, you can get them updated at a PetSmart vaccine clinic beforehand. Schedule it well ahead of the 48-hour deadline, because paperwork has to be on file before check-in, not handed over at the desk.
Is PetsHotel Worth It?
On price, PetsHotel sits in the middle. A Rover in-home sitter typically runs $40 to $75 a night, so PetsHotel undercuts it on a standard room and roughly matches it on a private suite. Independent kennels are often cheaper still, particularly outside cities.
Where PetsHotel genuinely wins is logistics. Drop-off, supplies, grooming and vaccines happen in one building, staff are on site around the clock, and there’s an on-call vet. For a first-time boarder or a pet on medication, that consolidation is worth real money.
Where it loses is fit. A dog that hates group play gets less out of it than a home sitter, and add-ons stack fast enough that a suite plus meals plus playtime packages can quietly beat a private sitter on cost. For a look at rooms, amenities and what the stay actually involves, see what PetSmart PetsHotel is like.
How to Pay Less for Boarding
Senior, Military & First Responder Discount
Seniors aged 65 and over, military members and first responders get 10% off any overnight stay with valid ID. Ask for it when booking, and note it excludes add-ons, Doggie Day Camp and bundle packages.
The Play and Pamper package gives 25% off a full or half day of Doggie Day Camp plus 15% off a bath or groom on the same day, which is the strongest standing bundle if you’re combining services.
Treats Rewards members earn points on boarding spend, and PetSmart periodically runs bonus-point offers on services. Seasonal PetsHotel specials bundle a themed spritz, bandana, take-home toy and a coupon book.
Check for active PetSmart coupons before you book, and bring your own food. Over a seven-night stay, skipping the meal fee usually saves more than any discount code you’ll find.
What I Tell People Before Their First PetsHotel Stay
Book at least two weeks out, especially during holidays and summer. Pack your pet’s regular food in labeled daily portions and bring something that smells like home, like a blanket or worn t-shirt. Remember you’re limited to two personal items, so choose carefully.
Don’t go overboard on add-ons for a short stay. Playtime is already included, so a weekend trip needs nothing beyond the base rate and maybe an exit bath. Save the Active Pup packages and Bedtime Bliss for the ten-day trips where your pet would actually feel the difference.
