Fabulous! I called today, late morning, thinking I was going to have to board my cats for the night. The lovely Malone answered, and I do mean LOVELY. I had already checked out the website and decided on the accommodation. Malone suggested the 2nd floor maybe better for 1st time guests. Not as much activity as ground floor w/other guests checking them out, new neighbors lol. She explained a couple of other things that may make their stay more comfortable, things i hadn't considered. I'm getting new flooring and my existing floor isn't level, not conducive to plank, already one of them had walked on the float :( As the day unfolded the weather & industrial fans helping we are able to stay home. Good thing since one of them decided to do a walkabout. I called to cancel. Fully expecting to pay the nominal cancel fee but Malone said "oh no! You're fine" did i mention she's lovely? She said it was an emergency thing and she was glad we'd all be staying home, much more comfortable & less stressful for the cats. I have only ever heard good things, going all the way back to their original location on the Eastside. No question, if i ever need to board the kids, that's where they're going. Thanks so much Malone, you are the bright spot of a crazy week. read more

I'm so thankful to the Cat House Hotel team. I travel with peace of mind knowing that my cat will be in good hands. This place is a gem for cat parents! read more

The Cat House Hotel - Leo after his little vacation at the Cat House Hotel ‍ - Pet Boarding Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We have taken our kitten here a few times and would recommend. The cat house has a big capacity and the room size we prefer has always been available. The girls that work there play with the cats during the day; Malone and Zoe are specially attentive and always give a detailed update at pickup. It has also been a great way to socialize our kitten as they let the smaller cats roam together and even features an outdoor catio component. read more

Our cat loves this place! When he comes back from a stay here, he's better behaved and happier. It's rare that cats have an opportunity to socialize. read more

They are always so good to the cats. We are lucky to have this cat hotel in our town. Great staff, always clean!

The best ever! Nice people, well cared for, organized and clean. Cats enjoy a lot of freedom if they want but it is always secure

I use the Cat House Hotel regularly, and I could not be any more impressed with how organized, clean, friendly, and caring an operation I have found it to be. Our cat is temperamental, and the women who run the CHH (Malone in particular) seem to know just how to coax our cat out of her room to frolic with her neighbors and get some playtime in. I literally couldn't travel without them. read more

We've boarded with them before many times. They are very caring and thorough. My cat didn't even want to come home at the end of her stay lol. Very flexible hours if you ask for them. Have to call in way in advance however for holidays cause they're always booked. Overall amazing place to leave your cat at. read more

Great place to leave your cat for a few days. Kind and knowledgeable staff. Fair price.

I left my 9 month old boy there for 10 nights and he seemed like he had a good time. The staff is very helpful and friendly, I left for my vacation knowing he will receive great care, love and attention. Thank you! read more

The Cat House Hotel - Leo - Pet Boarding Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My cat Ollie got a bath and brush out and he looked adorable after. The staff loved him. He came home smelling great and looking great. We'll definitely be back. read more

The Cat House Hotel - Ollie chillin after his bath - Pet Boarding Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The Cat House Hotel is my cats second home!! My cats are happy there and more socialized, Sandra and the girls are amazing. read more

Amazing! A place where you can leave your cat and know they are safe and having a good time. I would recommend this place! The girls here are very sweet and will make sure your cat is in good hands! My cat doja doesn't even want to go home when I pick her up! Also the price is reasonably for all they do for your babies! read more

The Cat House Hotel is amazing. We've left our sweet 14 yo kitty there several times. We were so nervous the first time since we'd never left him outside the home, but we had construction at our house while we were traveling, so decided to give it a try. He's stayed there several times since and they have been nothing short of wonderful. He seems much happier there than when he just has a caregiver briefly stop by the house. We can call for updates and it's clear the staff knows who he is, what's happening with him, and that they really care for him. We couldn't ask for more. read more

The Cat House Hotel is the only place to board your cats. My grandmother made a 3-night reservation for her two anti-social cats and fell while traveling. Zoe and Malone immediately made accommodations to house the cats for an additional 5 nights and even managed to make a connection with one of the beasts. Working with The Cat House Hotel team is effortless and enjoyable and you will not find a better place to board your feline friends. read more

Outstanding care for our precious kitty. She was so well cared for, and came home rested, happy and we had such peace of mind knowing that our fur baby was taken care of while we were out of the country. Our family has brought our cats here for twenty years, and we have always been so happy and grateful. read more

Wonderful place. We were worried about leaving our old (17 years) cat there but they are just great. She doesn't really like other cats, but it was okay - she got along just fine. Just stayed to herself in her pillow all week and was safe and cozy. I highly recommend them! read more

Would Definitely recommend to cat owners in Santa Barbara! I took in my cat Cleo (a 4yr old rescue) to get groomed and even though she was scared and I'm sure she gave them a tough time they took such good care of her. The girls that work there are so sweet and very helpful. Cleo got her claws trimmed, bath, ears cleaned and brushed for $55. Honestly good price for great service. read more

The staff there was amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to make special accommodations. My cat came home happy and groomed. Reasonably priced. Will be using them again. read more

I just moved here and I needed a companion. I got my cat, Salem, about 2-3 months ago? I'm hesitant to book any animal anywhere as I have had some really, really bad injuries The Cat House Hotel has always been willing to accept him and take care of him really well. You can tell that these ladies work REALLY hard and that definitely should not be glossed over. They have been there when I had to fly for my nephews birthday, they even accepted him super short time and they were more than happy to be able to get him in, and could extend the dates because I had a family emergency. I definitely realize that i have likely just got lucky, I don't expect them to continually hold a bed for him. It's amazing how things worked out! Tears and all i walked over there to drop him off and continue to take excellent care. I really didn't want to share my experience because I'm selfish and don't want to share! These ladies are miracle workers and you better believe I'll be back to them! I attached a picture of Salem but I'm not sure how yelp works! Thank you guys so much for being there for us! read more

I LOVE THE CAT HOUSE HOTEL! I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with the staff here and the care my cat receives. Just last week I needed to make a last minute reservation for my kitty and they contacted her vet to receive the updated shot records. I always leave treats for her and they ensure she gets them everyday. This is truly a wonderful place and the staff always go above and beyond to provide a great experience for both the cat and the owner. I highly recommend this business and will only leave my cat here going forward! read more

I adopted my kitty from the local shelter about 2 years ago, whenever I have to leave town there is no one else I trust with my prince more than the Cat House Hotel! When I first boarded him I was hesitant as I was scared he would think he was going back to the shelter, however the wonderful staff ensured me that it is a completely different vibe than the shelter and that each stay will get easier for him. And boy were they right! I came and picked him up and he was chilling on a cat tree, as happy as can be. The staff who checked me out were so loving and told me details on how my kitty was during the stay, they even kept track of his bowl movement! Every time I leave town, the Cat House is my life line. Highly recommended for everyone who wants the BEST for their kitty. read more

Love love LOVE the Cathouse Hotel. We don't trust anywhere else with our cats (we have 4) and even though we no longer live in Santa Barbara we still drive up there to board our babies because they're cheaper than anywhere we've got here in LA AND the environment is wonderful. And I think it's safe to say our kitties love it there, they come back to us healthy and happy every time. read more

We feel so thankful for Cat House Hotel, we know the cats are well cared for. It's clean and the staff love cats!

I've been taking my kitty to the cat house hotel for the past year or two when we go on vacation. He loves it! They are so kind there and I feel like they really love all the cats who are boarded there. The last time I went to get my cat he was lounging like he didn't want to leave. Great place! read more

I have been using yelp for years, but I've never even posted a single review before. I've been a costumer of The Cat House Hotel for almost a year. I've been there many times for pet sitting and grooming in the past year.The longest time my cat stayed there is nearly 2 months. Therefore, I assumed that I'm pretty qualified to tell you how amazing this place is. I just picked up my cat there today, and she has been taken a good care as always. Staffs at The Cat House are really responsible and helpful. They always ask for details of your instructions to make sure your kitty feels comfortable during the boarding time there. Sometime near last Christmas, I had to go on a vacation. I had to leave on 6am that day so I asked my friend to send my cat there. However, when my friend got to my house, she found out that my cat had already escaped somehow(still a unsolved mystery). So I informed them that I had to cancel my reservations because I couldn't find my cat. Sandra gave us a lot of useful suggestions of finding escaped cat. What's more, they went out every night to search for me, and after 5 days, THEY FOUND MY CAT!! They called me right the way and it really delighted my trip. That's so amazing, They are really nice people and love animals and their job. I wouldn't have my kitty now without their help. I just want to send them my sincerely appreciation. If you are looking for a great place to pet boarding, they are the one!! read more

My family and I have had our furchild for about 17 years. He's old and cranky and one of my best friends. I was worried about finding a place that would treat him well while my parents and I juggled our living situations around to accommodate "life". These guys have been great since day one, when they scheduled an appointment for him to arrive after their normal business hours. They've been amazing and I truly appreciate the work and kindness that every member of their staff have to share. Thanx! read more

Love this place! I can truly say that my cat looked happy when I picked her up and most importantly, the same as when I dropped her off. My cat does ok wherever I have to board her, but let's face it, cat's don't like a change of environment and with other places, even her regular vet's where I know they treat her well, she always looks a little scruffy and worn when I pick her up. You could just tell at the desk and from the employees there that the staff really cares about just taking good care of the pets. They went over care options and information and I felt very comfortable leaving my senior cat there. I was invited to call anytime and check in and when I picked her up they were clear about her care and anything they noticed. I also thought the price was very reasonable (very comparable to other regular (not posh) boarding places). Most importantly, instead of looking scruffy and sad, my cat had an attitude of a happy "hey there!" when I picked her up which is good by me! read more

We left our cat there for a week. The place was clean. Cats were allowed out much of the day. They are competent and friendly. They showed genuine concern for my pet. read more

This hotel is the best ever!! The cats are free to roam during the day and only caged at night. Inside the main room are couches, cat trees, and even a big 'real' tree for the cats to climb. The employees are absolutely wonderful!!! Every cat is attended to, played with, cooed over, etc. You couldn't bring your cat anywhere better!!! read more

This place is soooo amazing. My cat loved it, it is clean, the staff is caring and kind, spacious area for cats to roam.. I can't say enough about it! I will be back every time I'm away! read more

I spent hours and days looking up different facilities, kennels and other options for our kitty cats when we'd be on a trip. At first, I bypassed the Cat House Hotel because I read couple of not so good reviews and got discouraged but sometime later, I checked back on it and I was really impressed with the earnest response from the owners/managers addressing the issues that particular customer had. Cat House Hotel painfully explained what had happened, what was done and what resolutions to look into and even offered to return the customer their fees. I also considered all the really good reviews too and realize that there are exceptions when things can be out of our control, especially when you're caring for pets (or people for that matter), there are unpredictable variables but as long as there are solutions I'm good with that. I got a tour of the place and was really happy with how cozy it was. It was apparent the cats there were happy and content. The place seems a bit small for the number of cats they take in but I'm sure if they could expand they probably would. The staff was very friendly, very knowledgeable, thorough, and were very comfortable caring for cats. They offered to send video or do FaceTime of our cats too. When we got back, our kitties were in good standing. We were very happy. The fee is very reasonable. Now, we're planning another trip and will be boarding our babies there again! read more

My husband and I were searching for cat boarding before we move to Santa Barbara. We were referred to this facility from a local vet when we were calling around. Fortunately we decided to get a hotel room that takes animal because they were already under a lot of stress from the road trip. Nonetheless we stopped by the facility to see it anyway. Everyone there is really nice and appears to adore the animals. The facility itself is an open space for cats to be free rather than trapped in their cages. We saw a handful of kitties enjoying themselves like vacationing. I would really recommend this place. It is nothing high tech or fancy but surely there is a lot of love spreading at this place. read more

This place is such a blessing. I housed my cat Monster there several times in the years before she passed, at almost 21 years old, and she was always treated like the Queen she was. Now I leave my new cat Kudzu there, who actually just finished a long 3 week and 2 day stay. The staff is fantastic, and the environment is nuetral ground and great for cats of all types and ages. And the triple front door and very secure patio, make me feel secure in the knowledge that something I love very much is safe and being well looked after. Thank you Cat House Hotel. You got me for life! Keith read more

My cat is very skittish and when ever he is around dominant cats he get beaten up. So I was a little worried about him sharing a space with other cats. But it all went fine, he didn't get into any fights and when we went to get him he looked very comfortable and happy. read more

My cat refuses to stay anywhere else. But seriously, the people working there are really nice, and the facility is all you would expect. I was told the cats don't fight because it's neutral ground, which I found interesting. I'm a big fan. read more

WONDERFUL PLACE...WONDERFUL PEOPLE! The staff goes over and above with their care of every cat who stays there. I have had 7 different cats stay through the years and each was treated like gold (even those who have *big personalities* and can be very challenging!). These are truly special people who care for the kitties in this cat-paradise setting. The feline guests can even enjoy fresh air in a safe, open-air patio with lovely water fountains. Kudos to the owners and all the staff (Sandra and Jon will forever get a standing ovation from my kitties and me). read more

This place is awesome! Had my kitty lucifer stay here for 8 nights -- when I came to pick her up one of the staff members was playing with her and you could tell she didn't want to leave! They make you feel so comfortable leaving your cat here, and you can tell how much they care about your animal. Clean, friendly, all around great establishment. Already have another reservation for Lucifer during our next vacation! read more

I had adopted 2 feral cats. After about 2 years I wanted to go away, but was very nervous about who could take care of them. They were still shy and skittish. The cat house hotel was amazing to them. They handled them very gently and with knowledge. The people there are wonderful. I requested they stay in their cages because I was not sure how they would react, and they totally understood. My two wonderful cats were treated with care and love. read more

We love the Cat House Hotel! So thrilled our kitty has finally gotten use to being there. He usually has a day of pouting but is good after that. The gals that all work there are amazing - so kind, loving and caring. I don't worry having our guy there one bit! Very thankful and happy to have this place in town!! read more