Applewood Pet Resort

★ 4.5 · 304 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Paradise Valley, AZ
Applewood Pet Resort, Paradise Valley
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 304 reviews · top 83% in Phoenix
Sources
Behind the 9.0
Reviews read
304 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#155 of 193 in Phoenix
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
Sources
Behind the $60
Source
Applewood Pet Resort’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-07
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Additional dogs sharing the same room $38 per night Small Room (4×4) $60 per night … Large Room (4×8) $70 per night”
Open their price page ↗

Applewood Pet Resort is a pet boarding in Paradise Valley, AZ, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 304 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #155 of 193 in Phoenix. Its website lists boarding from $60–$70 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$60–$70/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Phoenix
#155 of 193
Google rating
★4.5 (304)
From downtown
10.0 mi
Additional dog
Additional dogs sharing the same room $38 per night
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“You only need to bring your dogs updated vaccination records.”applewoodpetresort.com/daycare-faqs/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Is someone on the premises at night? Of course! An Applewood staff member is on premises 24 hours per day for the safety and well-being of your pet.”applewoodpetresort.com/lodging-faqs/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“spacious play yards, skin-and-coat-friendly salt water pool and suites built off the ground for your pet’s ultimate comfort”applewoodpetresort.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“including our climate controlled rooms”applewoodpetresort.com/
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“My dog requires medication at specific times. Can you administer that? Of course!”applewoodpetresort.com/daycare-faqs/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“May we bring our own food? Of course! ... We serve top of the line food, FROMM chicken and rice kible, mixed with Evangers chicken and rice canned food.”applewoodpetresort.com/lodging-faqs/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
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
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
5 ★247
4 ★21
3 ★8
2 ★2
1 ★26
★ 4.50Google average
304reviews behind the score
★ 4.66Phoenix 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

grooming 17front desk staff 5pet hotel 4dog nail trimming 3playtime 3happy dogs 3last minute availability 2kennels 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation
States it has no cancellation policy; asks for advance notice as a courtesyStated on their website
If a dog is sick
Isolates possibly infected dogsStated on their website
Collars
Collars removed for safety; dog gets a printed ID collarStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age
Puppies must be at least 4 months old to lodgeStated on their website
Cats
Offers cat lodging (cats must be at least 16 weeks old)Stated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018$36–$43/night—Archived page, 2018-12-14
2019$36–$43/night—Archived page, 2019-07-17
2020$39–$46/night—Archived page, 2020-10-23
2021$44–$51/night—Archived page, 2021-10-22
2022$46–$55/night—Archived page, 2022-11-29
2023$51–$61/night—Archived page, 2023-09-23
2024$55–$65/night—Archived page, 2024-12-03
2025$55–$65/night—Archived page, 2025-11-10
Now$60–$70/night—Their website, 2026-09-07

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 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
7 AM–6 PM
Sun
11 AM–3 PM

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

For travelers

PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor
8.1 mi
Weekday hours span
7 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

6909 E Lincoln Dr STE 1, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

10.0 miles from downtown Phoenix · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Applewood Pet Resort

What services does Applewood Pet Resort offer?
Applewood Pet Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in Paradise Valley, AZ, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Applewood Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60–$70 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Phoenix median published boarding rate is $55/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Applewood Pet Resort?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Applewood Pet Resort compare with other Phoenix facilities?
It ranks #155 of 193 in the Phoenix index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 304 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

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

Applewood Pet Resort, Paradise Valley, AZ. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/phoenix-az/applewood-pet-resort/

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