PetSmart Boarding Prices 2026: PetsHotel Costs, Add-Ons & Day Camp

PetSmart’s PetsHotel is one of the hardest kennels to price before you book.

How much does PetSmart boarding cost per night?

The most recent independent figures:

We found no 2026 customer report that gives a PetSmart price by room type. A $65-a-night figure that circulates from the same Reddit thread as the Cerritos report is for a VCA kennel, not PetSmart.

There are three room types: the Standard Guest Room, the Private Suite for dogs, and the Kitty Cottage for cats. Suites cost more than standard rooms, and rates are per pet.

Use the calculator with the rate your store quotes. $35 is filled in as an example from the customer report above.

What’s included in the nightly rate?

According to PetSmart, dogs get group or individual playtime every day (Day Camp play is now part of the stay), and cats get two individual TLC sessions a day. Bedding and bowls are included, plus litter for cats, and you can bring up to two personal items, such as a toy or blanket.

Your own food is fed at no charge. If you use PetSmart’s food or need medication given, there’s an additional fee, and PetSmart doesn’t publish the amount.

How much are PetsHotel add-ons?

Training Camp is the only add-on with a published price (PetSmart’s regular classes are on our PetSmart training prices page). A bath before pickup is a popular extra, and the walk-in Quick Wash is the cheapest published option; a full groom is priced separately (see PetSmart grooming prices).

What fees catch people out?

The missing rate card from the top of this page does its real damage here. PetSmart’s services agreement says “seasonal rates may apply” and reserves the right to charge more at peak times without notice. With no published base rate, you can’t tell how much of a holiday quote is the seasonal part.

The same agreement holds the rest of the terms that raise a bill:

• Charges start on the arrival day, and picking up after noon “may result in additional charges”.
• Cancelling less than two days before arrival may incur a cancellation fee.
• If staff find fleas or ticks, treatment is at your expense.
• You pay in full at check-out.

Some PetsHotel locations have no staff on site overnight (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.). If that matters to you, ask your store.

How much is Doggie Day Camp?

Day Camp runs full days (up to 8 hours) and half days (up to 4 hours) at select stores, and PetSmart says to call your store for pricing. A third-party guide updated in July 2026 reports full days at about $25–$37 and half days at $17–$26. The Castleton, Indiana PetsHotel announced new Day Camp prices in February 2026; before the change it charged $26 for Day Camp and $30 for day care.

The discounts are published. A Play & Save Pass gets you 1 free day when you buy 5, 2 free with 10, or 5 free with 20. The 5-pack expires after 6 months and the others after 12; passes need a Treats membership and are non-refundable. Play & Pamper takes 25% off a Day Camp day, plus 15% off a bath or groom booked with it.

Day Camp has its own eligibility rules. Intact males, for example, aren’t accepted.

What vaccines and paperwork does PetSmart require?

For boarding and Day Camp:

• Dogs: DHPP, Bordetella (within the last 12 months) and rabies. Canine influenza and leptospirosis are recommended.
• Cats: FVRCP and rabies.
• Vaccines must be given at least 24 hours before arrival; PetSmart prefers 10–14 days.
• Pets must be at least 4 months old, and the person dropping off must be 18 or older.

If your dog is missing a shot, a walk-in vaccine clinic is the cheapest fix. See our Petco vaccination prices and Tractor Supply vet clinic prices guides, or the full list of pet service prices.

How can you pay less for PetSmart boarding?

Start with the coupons. In September 2026, PetSmart’s PetsHotel page advertises more than $350 in coupons, through 1 November, for guests who book a standard room or private suite. Seniors 65+, military and first responders also get 10% off the overnight stay (not add-ons or Day Camp).

The rest is avoiding charges. Pick up before noon so you aren’t billed for an extra day. Bring your own food. Skip the bundles unless your dog will use them, since playtime is already included. And before paying for a suite, price a standard room: for social dogs, a standard room plus a daily play session is often enough.

Sources

Checked on 11 September 2026.

• PetSmart — PetsHotel: room types, “prices may vary”
• PetSmart — PetsHotel requirements: vaccines, age, food and medication
• PetSmart — Learn more about PetsHotel: inclusions and add-ons
• PetSmart PetsHotel services agreement (PDF, revised 04/2024): check-out, cancellation, seasonal rates, payment
• PetSmart — Dog training: Training Camp prices
• PetSmart — Monthly services offers: 10% discount, Quick Wash, Play & Pamper
• PetSmart — Doggie Day Camp: Play & Save passes
• Dogster — PetSmart PetsHotel review (June 2026): third-party nightly range
• Hepper PetSmart boarding review (January 2026): third-party nightly range
• r/orangecounty (December 2025): customer report, not official
• PetSmart Castleton PetsHotel on Instagram (February 2026): store Day Camp price change