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Ohana Pet Resort

25 N Grove St, Merritt Island, FL 32953

4.5
171 Google reviews
Medication adminGroomingClimate controlled

Overview

Ohana Pet Resort is a family-owned pet boarding and daycare facility in Merritt Island, FL, offering dog boarding ($40-$80/night based on weight) and daycare ($25-$85/day for up to 4 dogs). The facility accommodates various pets including dogs, cats, and birds, with vaccine requirements including rabies, distemper, and Bordetella. Additional services include grooming (bath and nail trims), and they support local rescue Riley's Rescue of Brevard.

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

Max capacity: 80 dogs

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-10am (Mon-Fri), 8am-10am (Sat)
Pick-up hours:1pm-6pm (Mon-Fri), 1pm-5pm (Sat), 4pm-5pm (Sun)
Late pick-up fee:$30 Sunday pick-up fee

Care & Play

Group play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

166 reviews analyzed

Ohana Pet Resort receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (approximately 80% are 5-star), with customers praising the caring staff, happy dogs, and good value. However, there are serious safety concerns including multiple reports of dog injuries, a facility injury requiring eye removal, and reports of overcrowding. The facility has faced criticism for pitbull discrimination policies and some communication issues. While many customers are loyal repeat visitors who appreciate the family-run atmosphere and quality grooming, prospective clients should visit in person and carefully consider the mixed safety record before boarding their pets.

Dog happiness
4.5
Staff
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Value
4.0
Cleanliness
3.5
Facility
3.5
Communication
3.0
Safety
2.5

People love

Staff kindness and caring attitude(45)Dog loves attending/comes home happy tired(35)Great grooming services(15)Good value/prices(10)Family-owned caring environment(12)Clean facility(8)

Staff shoutouts

Robin(8 mentions)Diane(2 mentions)Melissa(2 mentions)Michele

Worth noting

Dog eye injury requiring emergency surgery and eye removal

β€œMy 1 & 1/2 year old dog suffered an traumatic eye injury while at Ohana Pet Resort that ended in emergency, and removal of eye.”

Severe dog injury with significant blood, owner defensive about vet care

β€œMy dog was badly injured and when I showed up, they weren't trying to get ahold of me, but instead immediately told me something had happened but that it wasn't an aggressive act or anyone's fault. The vet said it was one of the worst she'd seen.”

Overcrowded facility with inadequate staffing

β€œI counted 15 dogs in a 10x10 yard pen. Another 20+ dogs in an outside area about 20x200. More dogs 'out back' and 1 staff member in the largest yard.”

Dog injured due to being caged despite explicit warning not to cage

β€œWe dropped her off I again warned the employees that our can not be put in a cage she will hurt herself, they laughed and said we don't cage we have suites. The nextday 8am island called you need to come down we can't get your dog out of her cage.”

Dog needed emergency surgery after boarding, owner refused responsibility

β€œWhen she was 4 months old her intestine turning on her due to eating foreign substances... I picked her up on the 20th she was very lethargic... she had to go through another surgery for here intestines twisting on themselves... $1300.00 later I asked if they would help with the bill! These people take no responsibility for their actions!”

Multiple reports of dogs fighting and getting injured

β€œthey have had several dog fights several dogs coming down with kennel cough she claims they have alot staff employees maybe they do but they even get bite and injured.”

Staff on phones, not watching dogs, inadequate care

β€œyou will end up in the same problem I was in with a sick dog and nobody to take responsibility for it except you. Unless you want to let your dog be subjected to minimum wage people watching them and not caring about the dog playing on their cell phones and not paying attention”

Pitbull discrimination policy(2 mentions)

β€œsorry we don't accept pitbulls. She did no assessment, but instead discriminated against my dog based on how his face looked.”

Poor communication/phone responsiveness(3 mentions)

β€œLeft two messages 2 weeks ago, still no call back!”

Facility cleanliness issues (urine smell, dirty water)(3 mentions)

β€œWhen you walk by the yard it reeks of strong pee!”

Rude staff behavior(3 mentions)

β€œThese people are pompous jerks.”

Overcrowding concerns(2 mentions)

β€œPlease go there personally to view before leaving your pet. Overcrowded, understaffed conditions.”

Owner replies to 85% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone42 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.5 stars from 171+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 171 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.5/ 5
Review score
3.8/ 5
Amenities3 of 14
Reviews171
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Max capacity

80 dogs

Pricing

Boarding

$40–$80/night

Daycare

$25–$85/day

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