Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.3 /10Excellent · 32 reviews · top 68% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.3
- Reviews read
- 32 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #107 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$69 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
Above the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $69
- Source
- Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Standard Suite Rate: $69.00 per day Family Size Suite Rate: $73.00 per day”Open their price page ↗
Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa is a pet boarding in Hastings, MN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.3/10 (excellent) from 32 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #107 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $69–$73 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTraining Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $69–$73/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #107 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (32)
- From downtown
- 23.7 mi
- Additional dog
- 10% off second dog, 15% off third dog (same suite)
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. 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
“The following vaccinations & report are required: Rabies (6 mths and older) Distemper and Parvo Bordetella (kennel cough)”northernstarsk9resort.com/services/boarding/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“The following vaccinations & report are required: ... Negative Stool Sample report within the last 3 months for new clients *After you are established as a regular client, we will require a negative sample every 6 months”northernstarsk9resort.com/services/boarding/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Orientation/Assessment Day (Required) We like to call this our get to know you day! This is a requirement of all new clients.”northernstarsk9resort.com/services/boarding/
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Staff is on location 24/7.”northernstarsk9resort.com/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Overnight Luxury Suites Standard Suite Rate: $69.00 per day Family Size Suite Rate: $73.00 per day”northernstarsk9resort.com/services/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Vast Outdoor Play Outdoor play areas are one of the largest K9 outdoor turfed areas south metro keeping their playtime outdoors clean and sanitary.”northernstarsk9resort.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Along with being climate controlled our kennels have a complex state of the art air exchange system bringing in fresh air 24 hours a day.”northernstarsk9resort.com/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
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
9.3ExcellentDogs 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
daycare 3home 3worry 3german shepherd 2training 2staff 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Cancellations must be made within 48 hours of scheduled arrival or a 2-night charge appliesStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs with diarrhea or loose stools are not accepted at check-inStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Dogs 13 years or older are not accepted (6 years or older for giant breeds)Stated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Giant breeds and dogs over 90 lbs are not acceptedStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Unaltered dogs are accepted; females in heat are notStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69–$73/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-16 |
| Now | $69–$73/night | — | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7–9 AM, 4–6 PM
- Tue
- 7–9 AM, 4–6 PM
- Wed
- 7–9 AM, 4–6 PM
- Thu
- 7–9 AM, 4–6 PM
- Fri
- 7–9 AM, 4–6 PM
- Sat
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
13681 80th St S, Hastings, MN 55033
23.7 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa
What services does Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa offer?
Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa is listed as a pet boarding service in Hastings, MN, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $69–$73 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Minneapolis median published boarding rate is $56/night.
What vaccines does Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #107 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.3/10, excellent), based on 32 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Northern Stars K-9 Resort & Spa, Hastings, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/northern-stars-k-9-resort-and-spa/Similar places near Hastings
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