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Hatteras Island Pet Resort

23350 North Carolina Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968

4.8
172 Google reviews
Outdoor yardGroomingClimate controlledOnline booking

Overview

Hatteras Island Pet Resort is a pet boarding and daycare facility located in Rodanthe, NC on the Outer Banks, operating since 2004. They offer climate-controlled lodging, grooming services, and beach walks for pets, with individualized attention for each guest in their large play yard and cat room. The facility is open 7 days a week with limited hours and is closed on major holidays.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

What Reviews Say

171 reviews analyzed

Hatteras Island Pet Resort enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 95% 5-star ratings. Customers consistently praise the caring staff (especially Elaine, Sabrina, Ireland), clean facilities, excellent communication via Facebook updates, and the unique ability to pick up pets for beach outings during vacations. The few negative reviews (5 total) involve isolated incidents: a kennel cough case, a seizure undetected overnight due to camera-only monitoring, and communication breakdowns about pet eating/updates. The owner responds professionally to all reviews, including critical ones, within 1 day. Many customers are repeat visitors for 10+ years, demonstrating strong loyalty to this OBX pet care destination.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Facility
5.0
Communication
5.0
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Safety
4.5
Value
4.5

People love

Staff genuinely loves and cares for pets(85)Clean, well-maintained facility(45)Excellent communication/daily updates/FB pictures(50)Dogs love it/wag tails/excited to return(40)Flexible pickup/drop-off for beach outings(25)Long-term loyal customers (10+ years)(15)

Staff shoutouts

Elaine(28 mentions)Sabrina(22 mentions)Ireland(15 mentions)Hannah(8 mentions)Katie(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog contracted kennel cough/ respiratory illness after stay

Both got sick with Kennel Cough! I am now questioning the sanitation methods used to ensure every dog is safe and protected during their stay.

Overnight monitoring only via camera - dog had seizure undetected

My dog had her first seizure and I was made aware that no one is there overnight. They are monitored by cameras. My dog was found seizing upon staff arriving in the morning.

Communication breakdown about dog not eating

I was told that my dog was 'still' not eating. I asked why that wasn't communicated to me & was told that I 'misunderstood what a kennel environment is'.

Communication about pet status/updates(2 mentions)

I tried to call multiple times the next day because I wanted to check my dog out for the night. The phone was never answered & I never received a call back.

Refund issues

I did not get my refund when she was picked up. The owner has still not responded to my message asking when I will receive the refund.

Staff professionalism/attire

The person who who brought my dog to the back was wearing pajamas…

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone95 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 172+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 172 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.8/ 5
Amenities4 of 14
Reviews172
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.95

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