The Bark Station Resort and Spa

★ 4.7 · 165 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Tampa, FL
The Bark Station Resort and Spa, Tampa
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 165 reviews · top 47% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
165 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#79 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $60
Source
The Bark Station Resort and Spa’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Included in all stays are: -Filtered Water -Dog bowls -All day play -Frozen treat -Daily housekeeping $60/night ($50 each additional pup) … Daycare Full Play Day/Single Day $35”
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The Bark Station Resort and Spa is a dog daycare in Tampa, FL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 165 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #79 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$60/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#79 of 184
Google rating
★4.7 (165)
From downtown
6.4 mi
Neighborhood
Forest Hills
Additional dog
$50 each additional pup
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations2 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Included in all stays are: -Filtered Water -Dog bowls -All day play -Frozen treat -Daily housekeeping”thebarkstationfl.com/boarding
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Our boarding suites are all equipped with plush beds, blankets, and 24 hour live cameras.”thebarkstationfl.com/boarding
Show 25 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
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
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
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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★147
4 ★5
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★10
★ 4.70Google average
165reviews behind the score
★ 4.69Tampa 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

grooming 15value 5dog nail trimming 2calming environment 2flexible scheduling 2nervous dogs 2photo updates 2tired dogs 2

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

Hours

Mon
6:30 AM–7 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–7 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–7 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–7 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
Closed

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

For travelers

TPA · Tampa International
5.5 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

2305 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

6.4 miles from downtown Tampa · Forest Hills · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Bark Station Resort and Spa

What services does The Bark Station Resort and Spa offer?
The Bark Station Resort and Spa is listed as a dog day care center in Tampa, FL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Bark Station Resort and Spa charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night.
Is someone on site overnight at The Bark Station Resort and Spa?
The Bark Station Resort and Spa's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does The Bark Station Resort and Spa compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #79 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 165 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Bark Station Resort and Spa, Tampa, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/the-bark-station-resort-and-spa/

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