Paws Resort
Bridle Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Vet-owned Midrand boarding resort on 10 acres with grooming and pet travel clinic
Cat hotels and catteries
Cat hotels and boarding catteries where your cat gets a private space, a quiet routine and people on site who know cats.
Popular locations: Johannesburg · Pretoria · Cape Town · Durban · Ballito
Cat hotels on the directory (35)
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Shaka's Head, Ballito, South Africa
Dolphin Coast kennels, cattery and aviary with grooming and pet-friendly cabins
Penzance Happy Cat Hotel
Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Small Hout Bay cat hotel run by the vet clinic next door
Ralun Pet Resort and Hotel
Manors, Pinetown, Durban, South Africa
Family-run Pinetown pet resort on six acres, operating since 1956
Sun Valley Cattery
Kyalami, Johannesburg, South Africa
Kyalami cattery with walk-in chalets and outdoor play areas
The Cat's Villa Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
Cageless cat hotel near Table Bay Mall with indoor space and a large catio
The Tortoise Shell
Cape Town, South Africa
Small northern-suburbs cat hotel with private cottage rooms and in-room webcams
Villa Siesta Pet Retreat
Monavoni, Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa
Centurion kennel and cattery that also boards rabbits, birds and reptiles
Wonderboom Kennels & Cattery
Cynthia Vale AH, Pretoria, South Africa
Long-running kennel and cattery near Wonderboom Airport, Pretoria North
Xantah Kennels & Cattery
Willow Glen, Pretoria, South Africa
Large Willow Glen kennel and cattery with heated units and on-staff vets
Yvonne's Kennels & Cattery
Clifton Canyon, Shongweni, Durban, South Africa
Family-run Shongweni kennel and cattery with cat condos and medical watch
What makes a good cat hotel
Cats are territorial, so the most important question for any cattery is whether your cat will share space with cats from other homes. A good cat hotel gives each family its own unit, with cats from the same home able to stay together.
Look for units with vertical space to climb, a hiding spot, natural light and a view outside. Sneeze barriers between units, good ventilation and strict vaccination checks keep cat flu from spreading.
Ask who is on site overnight, how medication is recorded, and whether they can stick to your cat’s usual food. The best catteries send photo updates without being asked.
Questions pet owners ask
What is the difference between a cat hotel and a cattery?
Very little. "Cattery" is the traditional name for cat boarding. "Cat hotel" usually means larger private suites, more enrichment and extras like photo updates or webcams.
What vaccinations does my cat need for a cat hotel?
Most cat hotels require up-to-date core vaccinations (cat flu and enteritis) and will ask to see the certificate. Some also require rabies vaccination. Check with the hotel before you book.
Can my two cats share a room?
At a good cat hotel, yes: cats from the same home can share a family suite. Cats from different homes should never share.
How far ahead should I book a cat hotel?
For school holidays and December, book two to three months ahead. Popular cat hotels fill up early.
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