Wag Hotels - Santa Monica
BoardingCat boardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 444 reviews · top 83% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.0
- Reviews read
- 444 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #257 of 333 in Los Angeles
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$52 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$40middle $48$65
Above the Los Angeles middle price
Sources
Behind the $52
- Source
- Wag Hotels - Santa Monica’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“All Day Play Plus - Per Day $52”Open their price page ↗
Wag Hotels - Santa Monica is a pet boarding in Santa Monica, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 444 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #257 of 333 in Los Angeles. Its website lists daycare from $52 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 17.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
About this place
Wag Hotels is the Ultimate Stay & Play Resort Delight your four-legged friend with a one-of-a-kind adventure at our Santa Monica pet hotel, open 24/7/365 for your convenience. At Wag Hotels we believe each pet deserves truly personalized care. Whether you’re looking for a place that your puppy can romp around and make new friends, or a serene environment for invigorating cat naps, you’ll find it at our state-of-the-art pet hotel in Santa Monica.
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingCat boardingDaycareGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $52/day
- Open 24 hours
- Yes
- Rank in Los Angeles
- #257 of 333
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (444)
- From downtown
- 13.5 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
17/27
17 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs are required to have up-to-date Rabies, DHPP (Distemper), and Bordetella vaccinations. D ogs are strongly recommended to have an up-to-date CIV (Canine Influenza Virus) vaccine. Leptospirosis vaccine is strongly recommended at our Santa Monica and Hollywood locations.”waghotels.com/faq/
Bordetella lead time3 days before arrival
Their words
“The Bordetella vaccine must be administered at least three (3) days prior to check-in if it has expired or has never been administered.”waghotels.com/vaccination-resources/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only
Their words
“Intact male Guests are not allowed to participate in playgroups but can stay at Wag Hotels if their Pet Parent selects our Specialized Care Program.”waghotels.com/stay-and-services-policies/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“If it is your dog's first time visiting us for daycare, the first day is complimentary! This is an evaluation day.”waghotels.com/faq/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Your pet’s vaccine records can be uploaded through your customer account from our reservation system. Our team will validate the records as your reservation requests come in.”waghotels.com/faq/
Operations12 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Open and staffed 24/7/365 for drop-off and pick-up, with dedicated caregivers onsite around the clock.”waghotels.com/santa-monica/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“All Day Play Plus: A full day of play in a social group environment with other friendly dogs.”waghotels.com/faq/
Time out of their room(2) playtimes included with overnight boarding
Their words
“We include bedding, medication administration, meals, and (2) playtimes with all overnight boarding visits at no additional cost.”waghotels.com/faq/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Specialized Care guests enjoy individual play sessions one-on-one with a caregiver. An additional fee per day (starting at $40+) is added to the room rate for this program.”waghotels.com/faq/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Delight your pet with clean all-private rooms and suites, 24/7 care, playtime, hypoallergenic beds, and much more.”waghotels.com/santa-monica/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“5,000+ sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor play space and comfortable, climate-controlled accommodations”waghotels.com/santa-monica/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“comfortable, climate-controlled accommodations with regular room refreshing.”waghotels.com/santa-monica/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Peace of Mind – WagCam access and photo updates through the Wag Hotels mobile app for extra peace of mind throughout your pet's stay.”waghotels.com/santa-monica/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Peace of Mind – WagCam access and photo updates through the Wag Hotels mobile app for extra peace of mind throughout your pet's stay.”waghotels.com/santa-monica/
ToursTours offered
Their words
“We offer daily tours between 10am-6pm to give pet parents a chance to view our state-of-the-art facilities”waghotels.com/faq/
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“We can administer any topical or oral medications at no additional charge. If you are bringing medication, please provide it in its original medication bottle with clear instructions. We are not able to perform injections.”waghotels.com/faq/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“If you bring your food from home and would like us to heat or thaw their food prior to serving, just let us know! Do you offer food? Can I bring my own food from home? We offer food for all guests at no additional charge.”waghotels.com/faq/
Show 10 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
CapacityNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.0ExcellentDogs 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
webcams 38daily photos 19clean facility 15all day play 9camera access 6dog bath 5anxious dog 5easy drop off 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- All Day Play Plus daycare: drop-off or pick-up outside 7am–7pm costs at least $25; waived for package holdersStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Photo updates through the Wag Hotels app during boarding staysStated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Welcomes senior pets; guests 13 or older need a brief health screening before their stayStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Puppies must be at least 16 weeks old and fully vaccinatedStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Unaltered males and females in heat go into the separate Specialized Care program ($42), not group playStated on their website
- Cats
- The Santa Monica hotel boards cats as well as dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- Open 24 hours
- Tue
- Open 24 hours
- Wed
- Open 24 hours
- Thu
- Open 24 hours
- Fri
- Open 24 hours
- Sat
- Open 24 hours
- Sun
- Open 24 hours
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
- 6.9 mi
- BUR · Hollywood Burbank
- 13.9 mi
- LGB · Long Beach
- 23.5 mi
- 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
1653 19th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
13.5 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Wag Hotels - Santa Monica
What services does Wag Hotels - Santa Monica offer?
Wag Hotels - Santa Monica is listed as a pet boarding service in Santa Monica, CA, offering boarding, cat boarding, daycare, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does Wag Hotels - Santa Monica charge?
Its website lists daycare at $52 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Wag Hotels - Santa Monica require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Wag Hotels - Santa Monica?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Wag Hotels - Santa Monica compare with other Los Angeles facilities?
It ranks #257 of 333 in the Los Angeles index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 444 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Wag Hotels - Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/wag-hotels-santa-monica/Similar places near Santa Monica
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