Joyful Paws Hotel
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 652 reviews · top 40% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 652 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #124 of 333 in Los Angeles
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published13 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08
Joyful Paws Hotel is a pet sitter in Long Beach, CA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 652 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #124 of 333 in Los Angeles. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 13.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
About this place
Joyful Paws Pet Hotel & Daycare is peace-of-mind pet care for dogs and cats in lovely Long Beach, CA. We offer hotel style Dog Boarding, Cat Boarding, Dog Daycare and Dog Bathing in our 12,000 square foot facility offers all the fun and amenities you could ask for and is conveniently located right off the 710 freeway. We're convenient to the entire Long Beach area including Lakewood and San Pedro.
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- Pet sittingBoardingGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Los Angeles
- #124 of 333
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (652)
- From downtown
- 18.3 mi
- Neighborhood
- Lower West Side
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
13/27
13 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“For the health of all our furry guests, we require your dog to be up to date on their Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo, and Canine Influenza (H3N8 H3N2) vaccines.”joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“For the safety and comfort of our visitors, all group play participants must be spayed or neutered by the age of 6 months. But we’re happy to care for your intact pet!”joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“We take the safety of the pets in our care very seriously, so each dog must first complete a Meet & Greet to ensure that they are a good fit for Daycare.”joyfulpawshotel.com/services/daycare/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Since proof of immunization and spay or neuter is required, you can rest assured knowing that your dog is safe with his or her canine companions.”joyfulpawshotel.com/services/daycare/
Operations9 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Thanks to our open play dog daycare environment, any dog that gets tuckered out is free to rest in the shade and rejoin the group as he pleases.”joyfulpawshotel.com/services/daycare/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“For the safety and comfort of our visitors, all group play participants must be spayed or neutered by the age of 6 months. But we’re happy to care for your intact pet! Your furry-family member will enjoy plenty of human attention and exclusive roam time in our play yards.”joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/
HousingCage free suite
Their words
“Choose the best overnight experience for your pet, whether it’s open-space social boarding or a private luxury suite.”joyfulpawshotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Your furry-family member will enjoy plenty of human attention and exclusive roam time in our play yards.”joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Book anytime, manage appointments, watch live webcams, and earn rewards - all in one convenient place”joyfulpawshotel.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=5625792521&y_source=1_NjYyOTExNTYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Photo / report-card updatesPaid add-on
Their words
“Gold Membership - $42.50 Month-to-Month Daily Report Cards with Photo or Video Monthly Event Participation Birthday Party Package Priority Lodging Monthly Nail Trim”joyfulpawshotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“We are happy to keep your fur-baby on the same medication regimen that she/he has at home! Please note that we do not administer injectables. A $3 fee will be charged per administration of medication(s).”joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“To keep each pet on their same diet (routine, type portions), we encourage you to bring their own food and request you bag and label each serving separately.”joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Book anytime, manage appointments, watch live webcams, and earn rewards - all in one convenient place”joyfulpawshotel.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=5625792521&y_source=1_NjYyOTExNTYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Show 14 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Climate controlNot 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
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
friendly staff 127daily report cards 30daycare 29cat boarding 20webcams 16pet hotel 14clean facility 7dog socialization 6
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding guests picked up after 12 PM are charged a late check-out feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Boarding pick-up after 12 PM is charged as a half-day of daycareStated on their website
- Cancellation
- $50 deposit is refundable with 24 hours notice before check-inStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Gold Membership perk: daily report cards with photo or videoStated on their website
- Cats
- Offers kitty condos for cat boardingStated 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
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–4 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- LGB · Long Beach
- 3.9 mi
- LAX · Los Angeles International
- 15.6 mi
- BUR · Hollywood Burbank
- 29.7 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
1701 Fashion Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
18.3 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Lower West Side · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Joyful Paws Hotel
What services does Joyful Paws Hotel offer?
Joyful Paws Hotel is listed as a pet sitter in Long Beach, CA, offering boarding.
How much does Joyful Paws Hotel charge?
We did not find a published rate on Joyful Paws Hotel's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Los Angeles median published boarding rate is $74/night across 106 facilities.
What vaccines does Joyful Paws Hotel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Joyful Paws Hotel?
Joyful Paws Hotel'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 Joyful Paws Hotel compare with other Los Angeles facilities?
It ranks #124 of 333 in the Los Angeles index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 652 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Joyful Paws Hotel, Long Beach, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/joyful-paws-hotel/Similar places near Long Beach
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