Sunwater Pet Resort

★ 5.0 · 119 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Rochester, MA
Sunwater Pet Resort, Rochester
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.9 /10Exceptional · 119 reviews · top 1% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.9
Reviews read
119 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#2 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$44 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $44
Source
Sunwater Pet Resort’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Doggy Daycare Full Day: $35/full day Pet Boarding We offer a multi-pet discount! $5 off each additional dog in the same housing per night. Cozy Quarters: $44/night Doggie Dens: $46/night Suites: $52/night”
Open their price page ↗

Sunwater Pet Resort is a pet boarding in Rochester, MA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.9/10 (exceptional) from 119 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #2 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $44–$52 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 1.

Top 1% in Boston#2 of 352 by Dogs Away score, from 119 reviews.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$44–$52/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#2 of 352
Google rating
★5.0 (119)
From downtown
65.5 mi
Additional dog
$5 off each additional dog in the same housing per night
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

1/27

1 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Playgroup Compatibility Evaluation is required prior to the first day of daycare so we can make sure pups are placed into the best groups for them.”sunwaterpetresort.com/services/doggy-daycare/
Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard — described by reviewers, not stated by the facility
Customer quote on their site
“The covered outdoor space is great for inclement weather days.”sunwaterpetresort.com/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described by reviewers, not stated by the facility
Customer quote on their site
“They send you pictures of your dog letting you know”sunwaterpetresort.com/
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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

9.9ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★114
4 ★5
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
119reviews behind the score
★ 4.62Boston average

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

pet resort 6grooming 6clean facility 5pet portal 3clean environment 3exit bath 2cattle dog 2last minute stay 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up window is 9:00–11:30 a.m. on departure day; other times cost a small extra feeStated on their website
Late pick-up
Pick-up outside the boarding window is available for a small additional feeStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats ($32 per night)Stated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2022—$29/dayArchived page, 2022-10-01
2023$39–$49/night$32/dayArchived page, 2023-12-10
2024$39–$49/night$32/dayArchived page, 2024-11-06
2025$39–$49/night$32/dayArchived page, 2025-02-17
Now$44–$52/night$35/dayTheir website, 2026-09-09

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
9 AM–5 PM
Tue
9 AM–5 PM
Wed
9 AM–5 PM
Thu
9 AM–5 PM
Fri
9 AM–5 PM
Sat
9 AM–5 PM
Sun
9 AM–5 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
65.2 mi
Weekday hours span
9 AM – 5 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

100 Meaderboro Rd, Rochester, NH 03867

65.5 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Sunwater Pet Resort

What services does Sunwater Pet Resort offer?
Sunwater Pet Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in Rochester, MA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Sunwater Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $44–$52 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Sunwater Pet Resort?
Sunwater Pet Resort's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Sunwater Pet Resort compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #2 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.9/10, exceptional), based on 119 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Sunwater Pet Resort, Rochester, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/sunwater-pet-resort/

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