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7 Best Pet Boarding & Hotels in Singapore (August 2026)
The 7 best pet boarding facilities and pet hotels in Singapore for 2026, compared by AVS licensing, facility type, species, air-conditioning, and webcam access.
This guide is part of Terris Recommends, my researched, hands-on picks of the best local businesses and services in Singapore. Every recommendation is researched and ranked by me.
See all recommendationsBooking pet boarding in Singapore is one of those decisions where the stakes feel enormous and the information feels thin. You are handing over a family member to strangers for days or weeks, often at short notice before a trip, and every Facebook pet group is full of both glowing recommendations and horror stories. The good news is that Singapore has a real regulatory backbone here, and once you understand it, sorting the trustworthy boarders from the risky ones gets a lot easier.
The single most important filter is licensing. Under the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS), part of the National Parks Board, every pet boarding operator in Singapore must hold an AVS pet boarding licence. This applies to both commercial pet hotels and home-based boarders. That means the friendly "home boarder" advertising in a Facebook group for S$25 a night may be running an unlicensed operation with no inspections, no minimum standards, and no accountability if something goes wrong. Checking the licence is not optional paranoia, it is the baseline.
For this guide I researched pet hotels and boarding facilities across Singapore, checked AVS licence numbers, verified which species each place actually takes, and confirmed each one is operating in 2026. I have tagged every entry with a clear "best for" label because a nervous senior cat and a bouncy young Labrador need completely different environments. Whether you want a five-star suite with a swimming pool, a cage-free home for a small dog, or a cat-only sanctuary with webcams, there is an option below that fits.
Before the list, here is the framework I use. The most important checks are not about how luxurious the suites look in photos, they are about safety, legality, and how well the environment fits your specific pet.
The first and non-negotiable check is the AVS licence. The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS), under the National Parks Board, regulates all pet boarding in Singapore, and both commercial and home-based boarders are legally required to be licensed. Licensed facilities are subject to standards on space, hygiene, and animal welfare, and AVS publishes a public registry of licensed pet boarding facilities you can cross-check against. If a boarder cannot give you a licence number, walk away.
Here is everything I check before recommending a pet boarding facility:
- AVS pet boarding licence: the legal baseline. Ask for the licence number and verify it against the AVS public registry. Unlicensed home boarders are a genuine risk, not a bargain
- Facility type: commercial pet hotel, licensed home-based boarding, or in-your-own-home pet sitting. Each suits a different pet and budget
- Species handled: some places take only dogs, some only cats, some both. Cat-only hotels keep felines away from barking dogs, which matters more than most first-time cat owners realise
- Vaccination and neuter requirements: a good boarder insists on up-to-date core vaccinations (and often leptospirosis for dogs). This protects your pet from the others, so strict requirements are a green flag, not an inconvenience
- Environment: air-conditioned versus free-roam versus kennel. Air-conditioning is close to essential in Singapore heat, and whether your pet is caged, roams free, or gets a private suite dramatically changes their stress levels
- Webcam and updates: CCTV, live webcam access, or daily photo and video updates. The best boarders let you see your pet during the stay rather than asking you to simply trust them
Here is how the seven facilities on my list compare at a glance:
| Facility | Type | Species | AVS licensed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wagington | Luxury pet hotel | Dogs & cats | Yes |
| The Snuggery | Boutique pet hotel | Dogs | Yes (AF23075) |
| The Collar Club | Pet hotel | Dogs | Yes |
| Breakfast at Fluffy's | Cage-free small-dog hotel | Small dogs | Yes (AF22054) |
| Pawtel & Friends | Pet hotel | Dogs | Yes |
| Kitnap | Cat hotel | Cats | Yes |
| Shangri-Paw | Cat hotel | Cats | Yes |
With that framework in place, here are the seven pet boarding facilities I would recommend in Singapore for 2026.
The suites range from cosy pods to sprawling rooms with handcrafted orthopedic beds and high-definition webcams so you can check in from anywhere. Beyond the accommodation there is a proper bone-shaped swimming pool, a grooming spa, a daycare garden with synthetic turf, and even birthday party services. Meals are prepared fresh, and a pet limo service can collect and drop off your animal. It is unapologetically indulgent, and for owners who want their pet to have an experience rather than just a safe place to sleep, that is the entire appeal.
The trade-off is price. The Wagington sits firmly at the top of the market, and you pay for the setting, the amenities, and the concierge-level service. For a special occasion, an extended trip, or simply a pet that thrives on attention, it is hard to beat. Budget-conscious owners will find better value elsewhere on this list, but nowhere else offers quite this level of polish.
- Best known for
- five-star luxury suites, a swimming pool, in-suite webcams, spa, and daycare for both dogs and cats.
- Best for
- owners who want a genuine luxury resort experience and are willing to pay a premium for it.
- Location
- 27B Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248850.
- Website
- thewagington.com.sg
What I like here is the structure. Boarding dogs follow a full daily programme from morning to early evening covering meals, outdoor time, playtime, and even a massage, so your dog is not just parked in a room for the day. They offer both private suites and cage-free boarding, provide daily photo and video updates, and let you monitor your dog by live webcam during set hours. Every boarding dog must pass a trial daycare session first, which is exactly the kind of screening a responsible facility should insist on.
Pricing is published clearly, which is rarer than it should be in this industry. Boarding runs roughly S$85 to S$95 a night for small and medium dogs (4 to 15kg) and S$95 to S$105 for larger dogs up to 20kg, with discounts of 5 percent for stays of 10 or more nights and 10 percent for 20 or more nights. Public holidays carry a S$20 surcharge. Note the weight cap of 20kg and a minimum age of 10 months, so this is a facility geared to small and medium breeds rather than giant dogs.
- Best known for
- transparent published rates, a structured daily programme, cage-free and suite options, and live webcam access.
- Best for
- owners of small to medium dogs who want clear pricing and a busy, structured day for their pet.
- Location
- Katong (406A Joo Chiat Road) and Thomson (15 Jasmine Road), Singapore.
- Website
- thesnuggery.com.sg
Boarding dogs need valid core vaccination records or recent titre test results, including a valid leptospirosis vaccination administered within the last 12 months and at least 14 days before the stay. Monthly flea and tick prevention is required, and every dog has to complete a daycare social assessment before it can board. The facility promises 24/7 supervision with regular updates, air-conditioned comfort, and CCTV monitoring, so you are never left wondering how the stay is going.
The emphasis on assessment and vaccination means The Collar Club is a particularly good fit for puppy owners and anyone with a dog that has not boarded before, because the same screening that protects the other guests protects yours. It is a considered, safety-first operation rather than a budget drop-off, and the standards it enforces are exactly the ones I wish every boarder did.
- Best known for
- strict vaccination and leptospirosis requirements, a mandatory social assessment, air-conditioning, and 24/7 CCTV monitoring.
- Best for
- health-conscious owners and first-time boarders who want thorough screening of every dog on the premises.
- Location
- Singapore (contact the hotel for the current address).
- Website
- thecollarclub.sg
The whole space is around 1,500 square feet and runs cage-less, so your little one roams and rests freely rather than being shut in a crate. Owners get live webcam access, and the daily routine includes two walks and a complimentary shower before pickup. Round-the-clock supervision, concierge service, and a WhatsApp line that runs 24/7 mean you can reach a human at any hour, which matters when you are anxious in a different time zone. The hotel has been featured across Singapore media including The Straits Times, CNA Lifestyle, and Time Out, and has been operating for several years in the Katong community.
Because it caps its guests to small dogs, the environment stays calm and appropriately scaled. A nervous Maltese or Toy Poodle will not be sharing space with a boisterous large breed, and the cage-free layout suits little dogs that would find a crate stressful. If you have a small or toy dog and want a home-like, low-stress stay, this is the specialist to look at first.
- Best known for
- a fully cage-free, small-dog-only hotel with webcam access, two daily walks, and a complimentary shower.
- Best for
- owners of small and toy breeds who want a calm, cage-free, home-like environment.
- Location
- 318 Joo Chiat Road, Katong, Singapore 427569.
- Website
- bffpethotel.com
The approach here is calm, gentle, and personalised. Each dog gets its own individual room rather than being grouped into a communal pack, and the daily rhythm deliberately alternates supervised playtime with structured rest periods so sensitive dogs are not over-stimulated. Spaces are sanitised daily with veterinary-approved disinfectants and monitored by CCTV, and owners receive regular photo and video updates through the stay. It is the kind of setup that suits an older dog, a shy rescue, or any pet that finds a busy, noisy facility overwhelming.
The individual-room model and emphasis on rest make Pawtel a natural fit for dogs that do not socialise well or simply prefer their own space. If your dog is the type that comes home from a busy daycare exhausted and stressed rather than happily tired, a quieter, more measured boarder like this is worth seeking out.
- Best known for
- individual private rooms, structured rest periods, daily sanitisation, CCTV, and regular photo and video updates.
- Best for
- calm, sensitive, older, or shy dogs that need a quiet, low-stimulation environment.
- Location
- 142 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208860.
- Website
- pawtel.sg
The rooms come in three thoughtful styles: an Urban Suite with wide windows for cats who like to watch the world go by, a Serenity Suite for sensitive cats who need calm, and a Solo Cove for cats who want to be left alone. Private rooms and suites are fitted with pet cameras so you can check in on your cat any time, and staff are trained specifically in cat behaviour, health, and emotions. A small but lovely touch is that returning guests are assigned the same suite each visit, so the environment stays familiar rather than jarring.
Private transport pickup and drop-off is available, which spares your cat the drama of a taxi ride in a carrier. The design-led, detail-oriented approach makes Kitnap ideal for owners who want more than a safe cage, and for cats that need genuine calm rather than just containment. If your cat is particular, and most are, this is the kind of place that gets the details right.
- Best known for
- a cat-only hotel with in-room pet cameras, three suite styles, cat-behaviour-trained staff, and same-suite continuity for returning guests.
- Best for
- cat owners who want a calm, design-led, cat-only environment with camera access.
- Location
- 6A Kensington Park Road, Serangoon Gardens, Singapore 557258.
- Website
- kitnap.sg
Set in a quiet shophouse, the hotel offers spacious, high-ceilinged rooms without cramped cubicles, 24/7 air-conditioning, and individual feeding schedules, which matters enormously for cats on special diets or medication timing. Every stay includes daily photo and video updates and 24/7 CCTV, and basic grooming such as nail trims, ear and eye cleaning, and daily brushing is included. Rooms come in Luxury Suites with windows, Deluxe Rooms for up to two cats, and Comfort Rooms for single or shy cats.
The combination of Fear Free certified staff, a genuinely cat-only setting, and explicit accommodation of senior and medically complex cats is uncommon in Singapore. If you have an elderly cat, a cat that needs medication, or simply a cat that has struggled at boarding before, Shangri-Paw is the specialist I would trust to handle the extra care with a steady hand.
- Best known for
- Fear Free certified staff, cat-only luxury rooms, individual feeding schedules, daily updates, and care for senior and medically complex cats.
- Best for
- owners of senior, anxious, or medically complex cats who need specialist, low-stress care.
- Location
- a shophouse in central Singapore (contact the hotel for the address).
- Website
- shangri-paw.sg
Pet boarding in Singapore typically costs between S$35 and S$120 per night in 2026, depending on the species, the size of your pet, the type of facility, and how luxurious the accommodation is. Dogs generally cost more than cats because they need walks and more hands-on care, and larger dogs cost more than small ones. Luxury pet hotels sit well above the ranges below.
Here are the typical price ranges as of 2026:
| Boarding type | Budget / standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Dog boarding (per night) | S$45 to S$70 | S$85 to S$120+ |
| Cat boarding (per night) | S$35 to S$55 | S$60 to S$90 |
| Home-based boarding (per night) | S$40 to S$60 | S$65 to S$85 |
| Peak-season / public holiday surcharge | S$15 to S$30 per night | S$20 to S$30 per night |
What drives the price up? Size and species come first: a large dog needing multiple daily walks costs more than a cat that mostly wants to be left alone. Facility type matters next, with luxury hotels charging a clear premium for suites, pools, and concierge service. Add-ons such as grooming before pickup, transport, extra walks, and medication administration stack on top. And timing is a big factor, because peak periods like the December holidays and Chinese New Year book out fast and carry surcharges of S$15 to S$30 a night.
A useful rule of thumb: budget around S$50 to S$70 a night for a straightforward dog boarding stay and S$40 to S$55 for a cat, then add for peak dates and any extras. Many facilities also offer discounts for longer stays, so a two-week trip can work out cheaper per night than a weekend.
Yes. Every pet boarding operator in Singapore, whether a commercial pet hotel or a home-based boarder, is legally required to hold a pet boarding licence from the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS). This is the single most important thing to verify before you book, and it is the check that most first-time owners skip.
The AVS, which sits under the National Parks Board, licenses and inspects pet boarding facilities against standards for space, hygiene, and animal welfare. Licensing is not just a formality, it means the facility has been assessed and is accountable to a regulator. AVS also maintains a public registry of licensed pet boarding facilities, so you can cross-check any boarder against the official list rather than taking their word for it.
The risk lives in the informal market. Home boarders advertising on Facebook groups or classifieds at very low nightly rates are sometimes unlicensed, which means no inspections, no minimum standards, and little recourse if your pet is injured, escapes, or falls ill. Home-based boarding can be a wonderful, homely option, but only when the person doing it is properly licensed. Always ask for the AVS licence number and verify it. A legitimate boarder will provide it without hesitation, and a refusal or a vague answer is your signal to book elsewhere.
Most reputable boarders in Singapore require your pet to have up-to-date core vaccinations, and many also require specific additional jabs and monthly parasite prevention. Requirements protect every animal on the premises, including yours, so strict rules are a sign of a well-run facility rather than red tape.
For dogs, expect a boarder to ask for core vaccinations (or a titre test showing adequate immunity) plus, at many facilities, a valid leptospirosis vaccination given within the last 12 months and at least 14 days before the stay. For cats, core feline vaccinations are the norm. Across the board, most boarders require monthly flea and tick prevention, and many ask that your pet be spayed or neutered, particularly for group or cage-free environments where intact animals can cause tension.
Practical tips: sort vaccinations out well ahead of your trip, because a jab often needs a couple of weeks to take effect before boarding, and last-minute bookings can fall through if the paperwork is not ready. Many facilities also require a trial daycare session or a temperament assessment before an overnight stay, so build in time for that too. Bring your pet's vaccination records to drop-off, and confirm the exact requirements when you book rather than assuming, since they vary from one boarder to the next.
Boarding sends your pet to a licensed facility, while pet sitting brings a carer to your pet, and the right choice depends mostly on your pet's temperament. Neither is universally better, they simply suit different animals.
Commercial boarding and pet hotels suit dogs that are sociable, handle new environments well, and benefit from structure, supervision, and other dogs' company. A licensed facility offers round-the-clock oversight, professional handling, and usually CCTV or webcam access, which is reassuring for longer trips. The downsides are the change of environment and, at busy facilities, exposure to other animals and their stresses.
In-home pet sitting, where a carer visits or stays at your home, keeps your pet in familiar surroundings with its own bed, smells, and routine. This is often the gentler option for anxious pets, cats who hate travel, and multi-pet households where moving everyone is impractical. The trade-off is less structured supervision and, again, the need to confirm the sitter is properly licensed and insured. For many cats, a cat-only hotel or a trusted in-home sitter beats a mixed boarding facility every time, while confident, social dogs often thrive in a good pet hotel. If you are still grooming and training your pet for these experiences, my guides to the best pet grooming in Singapore and the best dog training in Singapore are useful companions to this one.
For ordinary dates, one to two weeks ahead is usually enough, but for peak periods you should book four to eight weeks in advance. The best boarders in Singapore have limited suites and fill up fast, and the last thing you want is to be scrambling for an unlicensed home boarder the week before a flight.
Peak periods to plan around include the June school holidays, the December year-end break, and Chinese New Year, when demand spikes and surcharges apply. Popular cat-only hotels and cage-free small-dog facilities are especially prone to selling out because they cap their guest numbers by design. If your travel dates fall in any of these windows, treat the boarding booking as one of the first things you sort, not an afterthought.
There is also the matter of the trial session. Many facilities require a daycare trial or temperament assessment before they will accept an overnight boarder, and that has to happen before your booking, not on drop-off day. Factor in a week or two for that assessment, plus lead time for any vaccinations that need to be current. Book early, get the paperwork and trial done ahead of time, and you remove almost all of the stress from the process.
Choosing pet boarding in Singapore comes down to two things: confirming the AVS licence first, then matching the facility to your specific pet. A confident, sociable dog might love the pool and playgroups at a luxury resort like The Wagington or the structured days at The Snuggery. A small or anxious dog may do far better in the calm, cage-free setting of Breakfast at Fluffy's or the quiet individual rooms at Pawtel & Friends. And a cat almost always deserves a cat-only hotel like Kitnap or Shangri-Paw, away from the noise and energy of dogs.
My advice is to shortlist one or two options that fit your pet's temperament and your location, verify the AVS licence, book a trial session, and lock in your dates early, especially around the holidays. Get those steps right and you can travel knowing your pet is genuinely well looked after rather than merely stored.
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