Malibu Dog Hotel

★ 4.8 · 14 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Malibu, CA
Malibu Dog Hotel, Malibu
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 14 reviews · top 40% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
14 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#124 of 333 in Los Angeles
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published3 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Malibu Dog Hotel is a boarding facility in Malibu, CA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 14 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #124 of 333 in Los Angeles. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Los Angeles
#124 of 333
Google rating
★4.8 (14)
From downtown
27.4 mi
Neighborhood
Central Malibu
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Bordetella : Every 6 months Any vaccinations your pet needs should be completed at least 1 week prior to boarding, daycare or grooming. Owners must show current proof of these required vaccinations when dropping off their pet.”malibudoghotel.com/pages/boarding-daycare
Bordetella lead time7 days before arrival
Their words
“Any vaccinations your pet needs should be completed at least 1 week prior to boarding, daycare or grooming.”malibudoghotel.com/pages/boarding-daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Owners must show current proof of these required vaccinations when dropping off their pet.”malibudoghotel.com/pages/boarding-daycare
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
5 ★12
4 ★1
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 4.80Google average
14reviews behind the score
★ 4.61Los Angeles 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

kind staff 3dog care 3new owner 2

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

Hours

Mon
8 AM–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–6 PM
Wed
8 AM–6 PM
Thu
8 AM–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–5:30 PM
Sun
8 AM–2 PM

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

For travelers

LAX · Los Angeles International
19.1 mi
BUR · Hollywood Burbank
23.8 mi
LGB · Long Beach
36 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 6 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

3946 Puerco Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA 90265

27.4 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Central Malibu · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Malibu Dog Hotel

What services does Malibu Dog Hotel offer?
Malibu Dog Hotel is listed as a kennel in Malibu, CA, offering boarding.
How much does Malibu Dog Hotel charge?
We did not find a published rate on Malibu Dog 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 Malibu Dog Hotel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Malibu Dog Hotel?
Malibu Dog 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 Malibu Dog 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 14 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

Malibu Dog Hotel, Malibu, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/malibu-dog-hotel/

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