Best Friends Pet Hotel
1511 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Overview
Best Friends Pet Hotel in Rocky Hill, CT is a comprehensive pet care facility offering boarding for dogs, cats, and pocket pets, doggy day camp with a membership program called Canine Crew, puppy play group, grooming services, and on-site vet clinics through VIP Petcare. The facility features petcams for live viewing, outdoor play areas, climate-controlled environments, and requires interviews and temperament testing for new daycare dogs. They offer customizable boarding experiences with various add-ons like walks, treats, and grooming.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP
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What Reviews Say
263 reviews analyzedBest Friends Pet Hotel in Rocky Hill enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 90%+ 5-star ratings. Customers consistently praise the staff's genuine love for animals, with Pam (grooming), Amanda, Will, and Emelie receiving frequent mentions. Dogs are described as excited to attend and happy upon return. The facility is praised for cleanliness and providing photo updates. Minor complaints center on pricing (considered premium) and occasional communication delays. A few concerning reviews mention cleanliness issues at one point and a dog returning with an ear infection, but these are rare exceptions to the otherwise excellent reputation. The owner (Raul Barrera) responds professionally to nearly all reviews.
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Dog returned with ear infection after grooming/boarding
“My dog smelled and I noticed 2 days later my dog had dark discharge from her ear which I brought to the vet and it was an ear infection. This place is horrible.”
Facility cleanliness issues (dog hair, feces, odor)
“The second you walk through the doors, your greeted by clumps of dog hair and old feces in the breezeway. Once your in the lobby, the smell overwhelms you.”
Dog showed anxiety after stay
“My dog had a lot of anxiety after staying here for a week”
Pricing concerns - higher cost compared to alternatives(4 mentions)
“They are unquestionably on the higher price side of the scale but the value is worth it”
Communication issues - delayed photos, miscommunication about feeding(3 mentions)
“The photos were delayed and I missed seeing my pup. There was also a miscommunication I believe regarding his 3 feedings”
Inconsistent staff attitudes(2 mentions)
“Some of the staff are very friendly, some are not.”
Difficulty reaching by phone
“They are hard to reach over the phone, and I almost always have to leave a message.”
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 268+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 268 reviews.
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