Estes Kennels

★ 4.8 · 38 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Godfrey, MO
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Boarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 38 reviews · top 41% in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
38 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#43 of 109 in St. Louis
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$20 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
Sources
Behind the $20
Source
Estes Kennels’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-19
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Dogs: $20/day Cats: $17/day”
Open their price page ↗

Estes Kennels is a boarding facility in Godfrey, MO, offering boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 38 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #43 of 109 in St. Louis. Its website lists boarding from $20 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 1.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$20/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in St. Louis
#43 of 109
Google rating
★4.8 (38)
From downtown
22.0 mi
Profile claimed on Google
No

Policies & requirements

1/27

1 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
“Don't forget to upload your proof of vaccination!”esteskennels.co/boarding
Show 26 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
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
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
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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★33
4 ★4
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.80Google average
38reviews behind the score
★ 4.71St. Louis 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 care 6owner 6reassuring staff 3dog boarding 3happy puppies 2boarding 2kids 2cleanliness 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards both cats and dogsStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
9 AM–5 PM
Tue
9 AM–5 PM
Wed
9 AM–5 PM
Thu
9 AM–5 PM
Fri
9 AM–5 PM
Sat
9 AM–4 PM
Sun
Closed

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

Location

5426 Pierce Ln, Godfrey, IL 62035

22.0 miles from downtown St. Louis · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Estes Kennels

What services does Estes Kennels offer?
Estes Kennels is listed as a kennel in Godfrey, MO, offering boarding.
How much does Estes Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $20 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The St. Louis median published boarding rate is $51/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Estes Kennels?
Estes Kennels'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 Estes Kennels compare with other St. Louis facilities?
It ranks #43 of 109 in the St. Louis index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 38 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

Estes Kennels, Godfrey, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/estes-kennels/

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