The Hunter's Most Awarded Pet Boarding Facility

Feel at ease knowing your pet is being looked after with Hunter Pet Motel. We provide long- and short-stay boarding services for cats and dogs of all sizes throughout the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Stephens and surrounds.

Located in Elderslie, our pet accommodation is the perfect spot for people to leave their pets. Our facilities are clean and comfortable with rooms available in a range of sizes.

Phone

Call 02 4938 3710

Socials

Email

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Operation

Mon-Sun 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Address

169 Springvale Rd, Elderslie NSW

About Hunter Pet Motel

Family owned and operated, Hunter Pet Motel specialises in premium cat and dog boarding. Located in Elderslie in the Hunter Valley, we employ local staff who are expertly trained and have a genuine love of animals.

Our cattery and kennel make being a pet owner a breeze when you go on holiday. At Hunter Pet Motel, we give your pets a home away from home in our modern accommodation, allowing them to enjoy delicious meals and relax in our spacious rooms.

Newcastle Airport Pet Transit Lounge

Drop your pet off to us at Newcastle airport before your flight. When you return we will be there waiting with your pet for collection.

Our Services

Hunter Pet Motel, your pet’s home away from home! Located in Elderslie and serving the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Stephens, and beyond, we offer boarding services for cats and dogs of all sizes. Our clean and cosy accommodations ensure your furry friend feels right at home during their stay. In addition to boarding, we provide expert Dog Grooming services including baths and nail trims.

Whether you’re planning a short getaway or a long trip, trust us to care for your pet like family. Contact our friendly team for enquiries or book online today. Plus, take advantage of our convenient interstate pet transport services for stress-free travel arrangement.

Cat Boarding

Are you going on holidays and need your cat looked after? Hunter Pet Motel in Elderslie is the perfect solution. Our cattery is perfect for when you go on holiday, away on business or even when you’re busy moving to a new house.

At Hunter Pet Motel, we understand that your cat may stress due to a change in environment and food. We can help them feel more at home.

Dog Boarding

Leave your dog in safe hands next holiday with Hunter Pet Motel in Elderslie. Based in the Hunter Valley, we welcome pets from far and wide, including Newcastle and Port Stephens.

Our kennel complexes have been designed to accommodate dogs of all sizes and most individual enclosures open onto a private grassed area for your dog to run around and enjoy some fresh air and keep your dog safe.

Pet Grooming

We provide a complete range of grooming services for dogs including washes, and nail cuts.

Contact our friendly staff today for enquiries or to book your pet in with our groomer. Based in the Hunter Valley, we welcome pets from far and wide, including Newcastle and Port Stephens.

Pet Transport

At Hunter Pet Motel, we will spare no effort to ensure your furry friend is transported to your new location as safely and comfortably as possible. Our professionals are able to arrange interstate relocation via air or road. Whether you’re relocating a short distance or from across the Country, we can help.

We also have extensive experience working with relocation defence force contracts, ensuring we offer APOD defence discounts.

What Our Happy Fur-Parents Say

4.8 81 reviews

Jay Bignold ★★★★★ 4 months ago
Our Hershey stayed here for 5 nights 6 days and had a ball there, really well looked after, staff are great !! We received photos every day giving us piece of mind know he was cared for while we were on our holiday, will be using them … More everytime 😊
sharon borges ★★★★★ a month ago
Highly recommend Hunter Pet Motel. Our German Shepherd Tilly has stayed numerous times and there is no other place I would trust to look after her. I can relax knowing I’m leaving her with caring staff who have an amazing attitude. Thanks … More again for a positive experience for Tilly and John and I.
Jessica Grenfell ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
I have 2 very anxious mini dachshunds; due to extenuating circumstances, I needed to have them boarded for a short period. I have not had good experiences in the past with boarding, my girls didn’t cope well, their anxiety would be through … More the roof on pickup, and they seemed ‘traumatised’ from the experience. I was extremely hesitant to put them in a boarding facility again.
Hunter Pet Motel completely changed this for me; this facility has been amazing. The team are genuinely caring, helpful and experienced. They were very accommodating with specific requests (food etc).They didn’t mind me calling to check on my girls and were happy to provide updates.
When my pups finally got home, they were happy and playful, not an ounce of anxiety and settled really well. Needless to say I was beyond impressed.
Thank you to everyone at Hunter Pet Motel for making my girls visit a happy and delightful experience. We will absolutely be back.
Beck Reinhard ★★★★★ 9 months ago
I'm 100% an overprotective dog Mum or two larger dogs, Poptart and Fonzie.
We planned a two week overseas trip, and I was nervous to leave them. From the arrival, the team at Hunter Pet Motel made me feel so much at ease, and within … More days I had an update which absolutely made my day, week and trip.
We received multiple updates during our trip, including a party for Poptart's 6th Birthday. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Hunter Pet Motel to others, and booking with them in the future. I am so so so thankful x
Josephine Jones ★★★★★ 4 months ago
I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for that safe place to leave their pets while they are away, the staff are dedicated to the care of your fur baby, my cat loves it there and they love him, he was well looked … More after. clean, safe accommodation is provided for your pets so you don’t have to worry, I will continue to use this business as my go to place for my pets accommodation needs.
Daryl Sheppard ★★★★★ 9 months ago
Fantastic staff, very friendly and caring. Cat boarding “rooms” very clean , have boarded our cat at a few different catteries, this one by far the best.
Alex Siemsen ★★★★★ a year ago
We got stuck with building our house and didn't have options plus nervous to have them at the resort. We had a long stay from May to September which I think our 2 dogs were sad to leave the resort when it come to the end. The team … More give them the best care and put our minds at ease knowing they were in good hands. I would 100% recommend to anyone. I can't thank the team enough for the whole process and care they gave the girls. We had to extend the time twice and nothing was ever an issue.
Donna Monckton ★★★★★ a year ago
Left my cat and dog there for 10 daysBoth were very well looked aftered and in great health and condition when we picked them upWe will be more than happy to leave my babies there again.
Andrew Newman ★★★★★ 10 months ago
Dropped our dogs off this morning hassle free admittance very friendly staff very nice place dogs are usually fussy with who they go with but they made them comfortable and they went with them no problem
Lauren Potts ★★★★★ 2 years ago
10/10 would book here again if I needed boarding in the Hunter Valley. The staff were really friendly and went above and beyond for my husband & I. Not only did they ensure our Aussie Shepherd Merlin was looked after; they also assisted … More my brother get Merlin ready for his ring bearer duties for our wedding ceremony.We had to make soo many date changes surrounding our wedding due to COVID-19. Then just 3 days out from the wedding, the alternate accommodation we had booked for Merlin the night of the wedding fell through. The staff were soo helpful at booking in Merlin for the extra night; and arranging a pick up service for Merlin to take him back to boarding for the night. Highly recommended!
Kathryn Turner ★★★★★ 5 years ago
I wouldn't go anywhere else to board our kitties, and we travel 45mins from home to here - it's that good! I know they are being so well looked after, as the staff are amazing, caring and take the time and energy to look after … More each individual. Thank you to everyone at Hunter Pet Motel for looking after our Basil, Maggie and Biscuit. <3
Ken Mitchell ★★★★★ 11 months ago
We have been boarding our pets here for years and they have always had the best of care
S B ★★★★★ 6 years ago
Charlie n Pickles our two dogs stayed for 11 days. The kennels looked clean and tidy, they were both treated to a shower n clean b4 pickup. We couldn’t have been happier. Well done!!
Pinca Rollo ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Honest family owned business that takes care of my girls Pippa and Bella just like I do. One of the owners is a veteran of the Australian Defence Force which in itself deserves respect. Honestly, I will never trust the welfare of my girls … More anywhere else. Would give 10/5 if it was possible. Awesome place with awesome people.
nikki a ★★★★★ 3 years ago
I googled pet boarding facilities and stumbled on the Hunter Pet Motel, when our usual vet boarding service was fully booked. I rang the Hunter Pet Hotel a couple weeks before we went away, during school holidays and They were so quick … More to accomodate my cat. The facility is spacious, welcoming, and very clean. I was able to get a small tour of the cat boarding area upon drop off. The friendly, young, staff were very reassuring that my kitten would be looked after and even accommodated her unusual feeding schedule (They even keep a feeding chart). I plan on always using their amazing service for future vacations as the kennels are spacious , staff are friendly and flexible. Very satisfied.
karin olsen ★★★★★ 2 years ago
For several years now, I have entrusted my family of small dogs to Hunter Pet Motel while I'm away, knowing that they will be just as well looked after as if I'd stayed home! An exceptional team of highly experienced staff do … More a wonderful job of caring for my little ones and the peace of mind I have while I'm away is priceless.
showus ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Recently moved from another kennel to Hunter Pet Motel and so glad we did. Great facilities, super friendly and helpful staff and the doggos love it!
Amanda Gorton ★★★★★ 9 years ago
My fur baby loved her stay. 10 days and the staff were brilliant. Will definitely use these guys again. My husband was apprehensive as it was the 1st time she had been left anywhere but after dropping her off his worries were laid to rest. … More Totally happy with the service
Bree Smith ★★★★★ 7 years ago
My brother recommended this pet motel to us after he had used it multiple times while going on holiday- I was tasked with dropping his dog off and I could see how excited the staff were to see his dog as well.Since then we have used the … More Hunter Pet Motel to look after my beloved cat and dog and they are very friendly and caring towards the animals. We were given a tour of the cattery and kennel, and both were very clean, safe and had all the comforts that they would have at home. You can take in food and bedding for your pets from home, and are happy to update you on your pets wellbeing if you call. We have booked them in for an upcoming holiday and even though we hate to leave our pets, know they will be in good hands.
Chaise Jackson ★★★★★ 5 years ago
These guys are awesome, our boy had a stay with them for 9 days and we could recommend them any better. They were so professional in the way they dealt with Winston when his skin allergy flared up during the hot weather. They contacted … More us straight away to ensure us he was ok and to let us know they were administering his medication.They also kept us up to date with his progress. On pick up we were very impressed by how things were explained to us and how Winston’s treatment was during the week. We will definitely be taking Winston back for another visit in the future.
Amanda Peredi ★★★★★ 8 months ago
Great place and staff. My doggo loved going here. Even my rabbit loved his 3 months there.
Gloria Battishall ★★★★★ 3 years ago
This is well worth the drive. Takes me 45-50 minutes drive from east maitland, however the kennels and staff are wonderful. Only 4-5 years old so still fresh.
Ngaire Callaghan ★★★★★ a year ago
Home away from home...... very much a part of the family.
Nigel Fairbairn ★★★★★ 8 months ago
Amazing service and experience for my dog
Christine White ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Went to have a look before boarding my small dog. Very impressed with cleanliness. The staff member who showed me around was very helpful and friendly. I have booked my dog in with confidence she will be well cared for.
Berenbell Vineyard Retreat Winterschladen ★★★★★ 7 years ago
One of the greatest aspects of the Hunter Pet Motel is you leave your pet in the hands of those that love it as much as you do. It is very comforting in the knowledge whilst your pet is in their care, it is given the best of attention. … More You couldn't wish anything more for your loved 4 legged friend.A big congratulations to the team who are achieving the No. 1 accolade in Australia for their accommodation. Well done - you deserve it!!
Johanna Hoare ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Friendly and professional service, customised to our needs at a short notice. Upholding high health and safety standards. A very good experience.
Mark Zaicos (eyebrows gone) ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Great place for your pets to stay. Plenty of room for our cat and beautiful country environment. The staff are wonderful and will go the extra mile to make sure your pet's needs are taken care of.
Mark Beckett ★★★★★ a year ago
Best place to have your dog stay
Angie Pogmore ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Hunter pet motel i totally recommend they were able to provide accomadation for our family dog on new years eve last minute due to a very unprofessional pre booked boarding kennel that turned us away on New year's eve when we were … More on our way to the hunter valley for new years night. Hunter pet motel were able to help us out and were very professional high quality boarding. I recommend them for borading and care.
Ron Holton ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Our dogs stayed at Hunter Pet Motel for 13 days and we couldn't be more impressed with the level of care and professionalism shown by owners and staff alike . Have already booked next years holidays
Hayley Tuttleby ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Amazing service by Brett, Hannah and the team ♡ would highly recommend. Plenty of room and space in kennels and ample room in cattery. Quality care and staff.
Woodchukka ★★★★★ 3 years ago
We keep coming back here. Staff are great. Really happy with the service. Dogs are well looked after.
Elizabeth Johnson ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Excellent facility with delightful, caring staff. I always feel happy to leave my furry family in their care.
Turbo Pixie ★★★★★ 7 years ago
Fantastic business, Very friendly and kind. I always take my two dogs to this place and they are always well taken care of. 🙂 A+++++++++
Felice Quach ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Excellent kenneling service with staff that care and a professional setup. Our dog is always happy to head here for a holiday 🐕
Shirley Murphy ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Would not leave our older cocker spaniel any where else staff and managers amazing hopie always happy to stay there and that's what counts happy dog happy life
Michael Macarthur ★★★★★ 8 months ago
Nice place, best place for the fur babies.
Jacob Singleton ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Friendly staff and super easy to book in and have an awesome place for your doggo to stay while your away
Jason Patrick ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Great Staff friendly people very professional service and well maintained premises. My Joey loved it. And it's very convenient to have.
Anthony Trappel ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Our dog loves staying here, very good care with staff that go above and beyond
Wendy Goffet ★★★★★ 3 years ago
My dog has been well cared for by the staff at HPM. Highly recommended.
Teresa ★★★★☆ 6 years ago
My Greyhound has stayed here 3 times,very happy with the rates, accommodation and staff.
Carol Gillings ★★★★★ 7 years ago
Very caring they look after the pets as if they were there own very clean wouldnt leave my dog with anybody else.. highly recomend
Matthew King ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Pets (Cat and Dog) had a great time. Almost didn't want to leave 🤣
Mark Riley ★★★★★ a year ago
Very clean, well run
Christopher Seller ★★★★☆ 4 years ago
Nice place for pets to stay. Everything they need to have a safe and comfortable stay.
chris Young ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Amazing people and so knowledgeable. Nothing seems to be too hard. Highly recommend.
Tom Dreyer ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Our dog was happy and well looked after, will certainly use them again👍
Sic666 Sweetie ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Thank you for looking after our puppers , prince and princess 😍
Peter Connelly ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Fantastic place,pets are very well cared for and staff are very friendly and helpful.
Mark Griffiths ★★★★★ a year ago
Nice, clean friendly staff.
renee moffatt ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Always look after my 4 legged friends. I wouldn't take them anywhere else.
Margreth Davies ★★★★★ 5 years ago
The staff are fantastic and really look after my Persian cat well....
Bruce McGowan ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Professional and friendly staff who genuinely care for the pets in their care.
E C Roberts ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Casper had a great time and was very well looked after.
Murray Johansson ★★★★★ a year ago
Always happy to help.
Jordan M ★★★★★ 5 years ago
It's expensive, but the quality of service is excellent.
Theo Pappas ★★★★★ 7 years ago
WOULD NOT TAKE MY 2 PUGS ANYWHERE ELSE !!!
Human ★★★★★ 3 years ago
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Contact Hunter Pet Motel to arrange a stay for your cat or dog. We provide a range of boarding options for cats and dogs of all sizes. Providing a pick-up and delivery service throughout the Hunter and Newcastle, Hunter Pet Motel is the perfect choice for your pet.