Holiday Pet Hotel

★ 4.7 · 167 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Encinitas, CA
Holiday Pet Hotel, Encinitas
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 167 reviews · top 44% in San Diego
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
167 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#17 of 39 in San Diego
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published7 of 27From their website, 2026-09-07

Holiday Pet Hotel is a pet boarding in Encinitas, CA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 167 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #17 of 39 in San Diego. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.

About this place

Since 1976, Holiday Pet Hotel has been the go-to place for pets to stay and play. We have a staff of experienced and dedicated animal lovers that take care of your pets just like they were their own. Our facilities are clean and safe. Additionally, we cultivate a caring environment for each pet that comes through our doors. At Holiday Pet Hotel, we go above and beyond to ensure that your pet has a positive experience. When you need to leave town for vacation or business, bring your pet to the be

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in San Diego
#17 of 39
Google rating
★4.7 (167)
From downtown
24.8 mi
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, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“All canine guests must be up-to-date on their DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza vaccines.”holidaypethotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Bordetella lead time14 days before arrival
Their words
“All vaccines should be completed at least two weeks prior to your pet’s stay, and the Bordetella vaccine must have been administered within the last six weeks.”holidaypethotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Operations5 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“We separate our guests into three large play areas and group pets by size, temperament, and play style.”holidaypethotel.com/services/daycare/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“They’ll have their own private indoor suite plus an outside run they can access during daytime hours.”holidaypethotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“We provide every canine boarder with their own spacious suite, featuring an outdoor run for basking, sniffing, and solo play.”holidaypethotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“If your pet takes any medications, please bring them in their original containers. We administer medication for a nominal fee of $2 per dose, per medication.”holidaypethotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We encourage you to bring your pet’s regular food from home. Please place each feeding in an individual baggie. If you do not bring your pet’s usual food, they will receive our house diet, which is Purina PRO PLAN with a little gravy.”holidaypethotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Show 20 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
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
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
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 ★140
4 ★11
3 ★7
2 ★4
1 ★5
★ 4.70Google average
167reviews behind the score
★ 4.62San Diego 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

kennel 7day camp 6pet hotel 6welcoming atmosphere 4senior dog care 3check in process 3spacious cat rooms 2cat condos 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Offers dog and cat boarding in luxury suitesStated on their website

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

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–2 PM
Sun
12–5 PM

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

For travelers

SAN · San Diego International
23.1 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

551 Union St, Encinitas, CA 92024

24.8 miles from downtown San Diego · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Holiday Pet Hotel

What services does Holiday Pet Hotel offer?
Holiday Pet Hotel is listed as a pet boarding service in Encinitas, CA, offering boarding.
How much does Holiday Pet Hotel charge?
We did not find a published rate on Holiday Pet Hotel's website when we checked it (2026-09-07); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the San Diego median published boarding rate is $75/night across 12 facilities.
What vaccines does Holiday Pet Hotel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Holiday Pet Hotel?
Holiday Pet Hotel's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Holiday Pet Hotel compare with other San Diego facilities?
It ranks #17 of 39 in the San Diego index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 167 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Holiday Pet Hotel, Encinitas, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/holiday-pet-hotel/

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