The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 33 reviews · top 89% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.0
- Reviews read
- 33 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.40 ★
- Rank
- #121 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$84 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
About the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $84
- Source
- The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Small Dogs 25 lbs & under $84/night ... Extra Large Dogs 86 lbs & over $134/night ... Daily Rate Service Cost Full Day $58”Open their price page ↗
The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge is a dog daycare in San Rafael, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 33 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #121 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $84–$134 per night and daycare from $58 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $84–$134/night
- Daycare rate
- $58/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #121 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.4 (33)
- From downtown
- 14.5 mi
- 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, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
“Your dog must be up to date on all vaccinations, including DPP (Distemper, Parvovirus & Parainfluenza) Rabies, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella every six months. We are also strongly recommending that all of our pups receive the Canine Influenza vaccination.”thetailhaven.com/daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
“our current policy is to not care for intact animals over 8 months of age.”thetailhaven.com/daycare/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Make sure and bring your dog’s vaccination records”thetailhaven.com/daycare/
Operations3 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“We welcome your dog into our pack with all-day play, a clean and safe environment, and convenient locations that fit into your routine.”thetailhaven.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“your dog enjoys hours of exercise and fun in our secure indoor-outdoor play yard.”thetailhaven.com/daycare/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“You ll receive daily photos of your dog while you re away.”thetailhaven.com/daycare/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.0ExcellentDogs 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
staff 12caring staff 4barking 3trustworthy 3cleanliness 3morning 3daily photo updates 2large facility 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Welcomes dogs of all ages, puppies to seniorsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $75–$120/night | — | Archived page, 2021-11-27 |
| 2021 | — | $52/day | Archived page, 2021-11-27 |
| 2022 | $75–$120/night | — | Archived page, 2022-11-16 |
| 2022 | — | $52/day | Archived page, 2022-01-19 |
| Now | $84–$134/night | $58/day | 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 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
629 Lindaro St, San Rafael, CA 94901
14.5 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge
What services does The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge offer?
The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge is listed as a dog day care center in San Rafael, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $84–$134 per night and daycare at $58 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night.
What vaccines does The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge?
The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge'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 The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #121 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 33 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge, San Rafael, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-tail-haven-hotel-and-day-lounge-5794/Similar places near San Rafael
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