Barkway Pet Resort

★ 4.3 · 153 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Tomball, TX
Barkway Pet Resort, Tomball
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score8.7 /10Very good · 153 reviews · top 93% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 8.7
Reviews read
153 on Google
Average stars
4.30 ★
Rank
#296 of 332 in Houston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
Barkway Pet Resort’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“For as low as $40 a night … Full Day w/o Boarding $28”
Open their price page ↗

Barkway Pet Resort is a pet boarding in Tomball, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 8.7/10 (very good) from 153 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars — #296 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $40 per night and daycare from $28 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$40/night
Daycare rate
$28/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Houston
#296 of 332
Google rating
★4.3 (153)
From downtown
24.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only
Their words
“we require that all dogs and cats be spayed or neutered and that dogs pass a temperament test before participating in activities such as pool play.”barkwaypetresort.com/daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“we require that all dogs and cats be spayed or neutered and that dogs pass a temperament test before participating in activities such as pool play.”barkwaypetresort.com/daycare/
Operations3 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“including over 12,000 square feet of secure, grassy outdoor play space and comfortable, climate-controlled indoor rooms.”barkwaypetresort.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“comfortable, climate-controlled indoor rooms.”barkwaypetresort.com/
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“We provide specialized care for small and geriatric dogs, including medication administration as needed.”barkwaypetresort.com/daycare/
Show 22 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
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
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
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

8.7Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★112
4 ★13
3 ★4
2 ★3
1 ★21
★ 4.30Google average
153reviews behind the score
★ 4.71Houston 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

friendly staff 18grooming 10kind staff 5communication 5nail trimming 4happy pup 3cleanliness 3personal play time 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
Provides specialized care for geriatric dogs, including medication as neededStated 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
2018$35/night—Archived page, 2018-12-26
2019$35/night—Archived page, 2019-12-22
2020$35/night—Archived page, 2020-02-20
2021$35/night—Archived page, 2021-12-19
2024$40/night—Archived page, 2024-11-21
2025$40/night—Archived page, 2025-03-23
Now$40/night$28/dayTheir website, 2026-09-08

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

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
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
12–6 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
16.6 mi
HOU · Houston Hobby
33.8 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

24730 TX-249 A, Tomball, TX 77375

24.2 miles from downtown Houston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Barkway Pet Resort

What services does Barkway Pet Resort offer?
Barkway Pet Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in Tomball, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Barkway Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40 per night and daycare at $28 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Houston median published boarding rate is $48/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Barkway Pet Resort?
Barkway Pet Resort's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Barkway Pet Resort compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #296 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (8.7/10, very good), based on 153 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars.

Cite this record

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

Barkway Pet Resort, Tomball, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/barkway-pet-resort/

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