Dog Hotels in Virginia

The "good life" is not just for people anymore. Dog owners can now feel good about boarding their beloved pets when they go on vacation. In addition to providing daycare and boarding, luxurious pet resorts offer grooming, veterinary and spa services. Pampered pets sleep in beautifully decorated rooms after romping around in large play areas throughout the day. Every consideration is given to the health, safety and enjoyment of canine guests.

  1. Holiday Barn Pet Resorts

    • Rated by the Travel Channel as one of the top 10 resorts in North America to pamper the pooch, Holiday Barn Pet Resorts provides everything a dog could want. With two locations in the Richmond area, this pet resort offers accommodations for pets that include beds, televisions, chandeliers and artwork. Dogs are entertained with an activity schedule and pampered with treats. Extensive grooming and spa services are also available.

    Dogtopia

    • Dogtopia is a fast-growing chain of dog resorts with seven locations in Virginia. Dogs are grouped according to size and compatibility, and they play in large areas throughout the day. Boarding dogs are tucked into their comfortable crates at 10 p.m. Attendants are always on duty to provide supervision and plenty of TLC. Spa services are available, and live web cams allow dog owners to check on their pets anytime.

    Olde Towne Pet Resort

    • Olde Towne Pet Resort in Springfield, Virginia, offers multiple options for the care and boarding of pets. From "classic" to "luxury in the rotunda," suites offer varying degrees of space and special services. All 183 suites have oversized windows and skylights, individual floor drains, drinking-water fountains and beds. In addition, complete air changes occur every four minutes in each zone of the property, and extensive security measures have been installed to keep pets safe. Each pet receives a minimum of three walks each day, and no more than 15 pets are assigned to one pet care professional.

    West Chester Pet Resort

    • West Chester Pet Resort in Chester, Virginia, is a five-acre pet resort and off-leash park where every need of guest pets has been anticipated. An on-site veterinary clinic and a reinforced perimeter fence ensure the health and safety of its boarders. Accommodations include 26 garden view indoor/outdoor suites, 26 poolside indoor/outdoor suites, and four presidential/family suites, some of which include web-cam access. Suites are temperature controlled, and soft music is played throughout the suites. Daycare activities include play group activities, snack time and pool time in a bone-shaped swimming pool.