Pooch Hotel Newton
Boarding
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 448 reviews · top 89% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 8.8
- Reviews read
- 448 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.40 ★
- Rank
- #295 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published9 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20
Pooch Hotel Newton is a pet boarding in Newton, MA, offering boarding. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 448 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #295 of 352 in Boston. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGroomingPet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #295 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.4 (448)
- From downtown
- 7.2 mi
- Neighborhood
- Newtonville
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Distemper/Parvo vaccine (one or three-year protocol) Rabies if over 4 months of age (one or three year protocol) Annual Bordetella vaccine Canine Influenza Virus “CIV” H3N2 vaccine”poochresorts.com/health-requirements
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Please ensure your dog is current on monthly flea and tick preventatives and received an annual negative fecal test result from your veterinarian.”poochresorts.com/health-requirements
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
“However, they will not be able to participate in group play with other guests if they are over 7 months of age.”poochresorts.com/health-requirements
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“proof of the vaccines and negative fecal test, drop off paper copies of the health records at our front desk”poochresorts.com/health-requirements
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“All of our hotels are staffed 24 hours each day, 7 days each week so your dog is never truly alone.”poochresorts.com/faqs
Solo care for dogs who skip group playRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Instead of group play, our intact guests will take part in our Personal Play program.”poochresorts.com/health-requirements
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Are your hotels air-conditioned? Yes, all of our hotels are climate controlled so that they remain comfortable year-round.”poochresorts.com/faqs
Live cameras for ownersYes — described in 43 reviews, not stated by the facility
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We’re able to provide medication to your pet whenever he needs it. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to administer injections.”poochresorts.com/faqs
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We actually encourage pet parents to bring their dog’s normal food with them when they come to the hotel.”poochresorts.com/faqs
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
8.8Very goodDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
daycare 53webcams 43clean facility 14dog training 11dog comfort 6group play 5playtime with other dogs 3reactive dog training 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Two-night deposit is refundable only if cancelled more than 7 days before the stayStated on their website
- Collars
- Prong and choke collars are not permitted while in careStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Puppies can join after their first round of adult shots, generally at 12 weeksStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Intact dogs may stay (not females in heat) but skip group play after 7 months; they get Personal PlayStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9–11 AM, 4–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- BOS · Boston Logan
- 9.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
285 Newtonville Ave, Newton, MA 02460
7.2 miles from downtown Boston · Newtonville · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Pooch Hotel Newton
What services does Pooch Hotel Newton offer?
Pooch Hotel Newton is listed as a pet boarding service in Newton, MA, offering boarding.
How much does Pooch Hotel Newton charge?
We did not find a published rate on Pooch Hotel Newton's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night across 78 facilities.
What vaccines does Pooch Hotel Newton require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Pooch Hotel Newton?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Pooch Hotel Newton compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #295 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (8.8/10, very good), based on 448 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Pooch Hotel Newton, Newton, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/pooch-hotel-newton/Similar places near Newton
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