Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 207 reviews · top 49% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 207 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #155 of 332 in Houston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$53 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$30middle $48$70
Above the Houston middle price
Sources
Behind the $53
- Source
- Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Resort Suites $68 per night Five star, private luxury suite (64 sq. ft.) … Standard Suites $53 per night Private enclosures with tempered glass (48 sq. ft.)”Open their price page ↗
Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort is a dog daycare in Kemah, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 207 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #155 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $53–$68 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: private patioPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $53–$68/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Houston
- #155 of 332
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (207)
- From downtown
- 26.4 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“What are your vaccination requirements? DHPP Rabies – must be up to date according to your vet’s protocol. Bordetella (Kennel Cough) – must be given every 6 months.”playfulpawzresort.com/faqs.html
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Before participating, each dog must first go through an extensive Temperament Assessment.”playfulpawzresort.com/faqs.html
Operations6 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Unlike many other daycare facilities, we do not have a designated “nap time”.”playfulpawzresort.com/faqs.html
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“One-on-One Playtime $10 15 Minutes”playfulpawzresort.com/boarding.html
HousingSuite
Their words
“We have two types of suites available. Resort Suites $68 per night Five star, private luxury suite (64 sq. ft.)”playfulpawzresort.com/boarding.html
Outdoor accessPrivate patio
Their words
“ALL of our suites are big enough to accommodate multiple pets and are climate controlled with access to their own private, outdoor patio.”playfulpawzresort.com/boarding.html
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Five star, private luxury suite (64 sq. ft.) Individually climate controlled”playfulpawzresort.com/boarding.html
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Can I tour the facility? Absolutely! We strive to be as transparent as possible! Please come by for a tour any time during our normal hours of operation.”playfulpawzresort.com/faqs.html
Show 19 policies not 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot 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
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
pool 18clean facility 7nice employees 6exhausted dogs 4splash pad 3huge yard 3play days 3outdoor patio 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Puppies as young as 12 weeks may board in the Resort SuitesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $40–$55/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-07 |
| 2021 | $40–$55/night | — | Archived page, 2021-09-28 |
| 2022 | $43–$58/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-09 |
| 2023 | $43–$58/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-30 |
| 2024 | $48–$63/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-14 |
| 2025 | $53–$68/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-17 |
| Now | $53–$68/night | — | Their 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–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 12–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- HOU · Houston Hobby
- 17.4 mi
- IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
- 37.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6:30 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
1050 S Kemah Dr, Kemah, TX 77565
26.4 miles from downtown Houston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort
What services does Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort offer?
Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort is listed as a dog day care center in Kemah, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $53–$68 per night (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.
What vaccines does Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort?
Playful Pawz - A Canine 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 Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #155 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 207 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Playful Pawz - A Canine Pet Resort, Kemah, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/playful-pawz-a-canine-pet-resort/Similar places near Kemah
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