Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc.
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 151 reviews · top 51% in Charlotte
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 151 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #80 of 166 in Charlotte
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$30 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-07
$25middle $35$40
Below the Charlotte middle price
Sources
Behind the $30
- Source
- Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc.’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Day Care Rates $30.00 Full Day Daycare $15.00 Half Day Daycare”Open their price page ↗
Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc. is a pet boarding in Gastonia, NC, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 151 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #80 of 166 in Charlotte. Its website lists daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $30/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Charlotte
- #80 of 166
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (151)
- From downtown
- 23.7 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Must be up to date on the following: Bordetella, Parvo, Distemper, Rabies and fecal (every year).”bubblesandbowsnc.com/daycare-for-your-pet/
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“(Sorry but we no longer accept Furbabies that are not Spayed or Neutered!)”bubblesandbowsnc.com/dog-cation-boarding/
Operations4 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“We have over 5,000 sq ft of secure play yards for dogs of different size and temperament”bubblesandbowsnc.com/daycare-for-your-pet/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)
Their words
“One on One Rates Designed for the Furbaby that is not Aggressive but maybe just doesn t play well with others but still wants to enjoy all of the Activities on the Resort, than this is the Program for you!”bubblesandbowsnc.com/dog-cation-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“We offer the first and only In-Ground Salt Water Swimming Pool and Dog Water Park in Gaston County! ... Over 5,000 sq ft of Play Yards for your dog”bubblesandbowsnc.com/dog-cation-boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“All suites are private indoor climate controlled and come with a TV that shows programming specially designed for your dog.”bubblesandbowsnc.com/dog-cation-boarding/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
staycations 27dog training 7dog pool 6pet resort 5dogcation 3dog socialization 3bubbles and bows 2salt water pool 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out is 11:30 AM; later check-outs add a $25 daycare dayStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Weekday check-outs after 11:30 AM cost $25; after 6 PM a full night is chargedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Dogs with separation anxiety are acclimated into the right social group with extra careStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–2:30 PM, 5–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–2:30 PM, 5–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–2:30 PM, 5–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–2:30 PM, 5–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–2:30 PM, 5–5:30 PM
- Sat
- 7–11:30 AM
- Sun
- 5–5:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas
- 17.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 5:30 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
1115 Freedom Mill Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052
23.7 miles from downtown Charlotte · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc.
What services does Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc. offer?
Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc. is listed as a pet boarding service in Gastonia, NC, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc. charge?
Its website lists daycare at $30 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc. require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc.?
Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc.'s website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc. compare with other Charlotte facilities?
It ranks #80 of 166 in the Charlotte index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 151 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
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Bubbles & Bows Tropical Pet Resort & Spa Inc., Gastonia, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/bubbles-and-bows-tropical-pet-resort-and-spa-inc/Similar places near Gastonia
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