Fluffy Doggy Hotel
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 74 reviews · top 45% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 74 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #60 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published9 of 27From their website, 2026-10-19
Fluffy Doggy Hotel is a pet boarding in San Mateo, CA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 74 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #60 of 156 in San Francisco. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGroomingPet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #60 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (74)
- From downtown
- 14.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- Central San Mateo
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Owners must submit written proof of current DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus), Bordetella (kennel cough) and Rabies vaccinations as well as an annual negative fecal float test.”fluffydoggy.com/hotel-policy
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All canine guests must have up-to-date vaccinations and annual negative fecal tests in order to be a member of our pack.”fluffydoggy.com/hotel-policy
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Puppies younger than 6 months may be intact, but all dogs over 6 months of age must be spayed or neutered.”fluffydoggy.com/hotel-policy
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Temperament Test: All dogs must pass our temperament test.”fluffydoggy.com/hotel-policy
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Owners must submit written proof of current DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus), Bordetella (kennel cough) and Rabies vaccinations”fluffydoggy.com/hotel-policy
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“7 am. to 11:30 am Morning Group playing time 11:30 to 1:30 p.m Border and Daycare pups lunch time and Nap time 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m Afternoon Group Playing time”fluffydoggy.com/daycare
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“Dogs are grouped based on size, play style, and temperament to ensure everyone stays safe and happy.”fluffydoggy.com/contact
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We are happy to give oral or topical medication to your dog”fluffydoggy.com/hotel-policy
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“If you forget to bring your dog s food or you don t bring enough for their stay, we will gladly provide our premium house food for $5 per day”fluffydoggy.com/hotel-policy
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
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
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 10daycare 8warm staff 4pup care 3happy dogs 3nail trim 2flexibility 2nice people 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up by 12 PM; later pick-ups pay $25, after 7 PM an extra dayStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $25 for pick-up after 12 PM; after 7 PM (5 PM weekends) counts as another dayStated on their website
- Cancellation
- 24-hour cancellation policy; holiday boarding needs 7 days notice to refund the depositStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Contacts the owner right away if a dog gets sick and takes it to the vet if neededStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
297 N Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
14.7 miles from downtown San Francisco · Central San Mateo · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as Asian-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Fluffy Doggy Hotel
What services does Fluffy Doggy Hotel offer?
Fluffy Doggy Hotel is listed as a pet boarding service in San Mateo, CA, offering boarding.
How much does Fluffy Doggy Hotel charge?
We did not find a published rate on Fluffy Doggy Hotel's website when we checked it (2026-10-19); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night across 45 facilities.
What vaccines does Fluffy Doggy Hotel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Fluffy Doggy Hotel?
Fluffy Doggy Hotel's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Fluffy Doggy Hotel compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #60 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 74 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Fluffy Doggy Hotel, San Mateo, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/fluffy-doggy-hotel/Similar places near San Mateo
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