South Mountain Boarding

★ 4.7 · 21 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Phoenix, AZ
South Mountain Boarding, Phoenix
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 21 reviews · top 44% in Phoenix
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
21 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#81 of 193 in Phoenix
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published3 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20

South Mountain Boarding is a pet boarding in Phoenix, AZ, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 21 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #81 of 193 in Phoenix. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
Yes
Rank in Phoenix
#81 of 193
Google rating
★4.7 (21)
From downtown
6.0 mi
Neighborhood
Highland Terrace
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, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Owners supply food and proof of current vaccinations.”southmountainboarding.com/
Operations2 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Our guests enjoy all day play, large Lucky Dog Kennels, places for quiet times, a home away from home place to stay and feel loved.”southmountainboarding.com/
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Owners supply food and proof of current vaccinations.”southmountainboarding.com/
Show 24 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 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
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
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 ★18
4 ★1
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.70Google average
21reviews 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

dog boarding 3friendly staff 2

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

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

PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor
4.5 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

2505 E South Mountain Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042

6.0 miles from downtown Phoenix · Highland Terrace · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about South Mountain Boarding

What services does South Mountain Boarding offer?
South Mountain Boarding is listed as a pet boarding service in Phoenix, AZ, offering boarding, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does South Mountain Boarding charge?
We did not find a published rate on South Mountain Boarding's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Phoenix median published boarding rate is $55/night across 52 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at South Mountain Boarding?
South Mountain Boarding's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does South Mountain Boarding compare with other Phoenix facilities?
It ranks #81 of 193 in the Phoenix index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 21 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

South Mountain Boarding, Phoenix, AZ. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/phoenix-az/south-mountain-boarding/

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