Cat boarding prices in Melbourne (2026)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026
We compared the lowest published standard cat rate at 12 Melbourne catteries. They range from $23.50 to $52 per cat per day/night, with a median of $31.75. Peak and Christmas rates are usually higher and often come with minimum stays.
| Provider | Area | Lowest standard rate | Published peak rate(s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery | Coldstream | $23.50/day Cat condo (solo) | Public holidays: +$8 per dog, +$5 per cat. | source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Hanrob Pet Hotels Melbourne Airport | Tullamarine | from $26/day Classic Cat Room (from) | Seasonal (low/high season) pricing applies; peak amounts not published. | source for Hanrob Pet Hotels Melbourne Airport cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Pet Resorts Australia – Port Melbourne | Port Melbourne | from $28/day Cat Guest Room (from) | Christmas Rate applies for one month between December and January covering Christmas and New Year's Day (dates change yearly). Amount not published. | source for Pet Resorts Australia – Port Melbourne cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kooronya Boarding Kennel and Cattery | Moorooduc | $30/day Cat | Not published | source for Kooronya Boarding Kennel and Cattery cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sparrows In The Tree Top | Yarrambat | $30/night Cat (off-peak) | $35 (Cat (peak)) | source for Sparrows In The Tree Top cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Donvale Cattery | Donvale | $31/day 1 cat | +$5 per cat per day between 18 December and 30 January; +$3 per cat per day for term holidays and long weekends. | source for Donvale Cattery cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| All 4 Paws and Claws Resort | Dixons Creek | $32.50/day Cat | $42.50 (Cat, Christmas stay under 14 days) | source for All 4 Paws and Claws Resort cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Hallam Park Pet Resort | Hallam | $35/day Cattery (non-peak) | $40 (Cattery (peak)) | source for Hallam Park Pet Resort cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kepala Pet Resort | Diggers Rest | $39/night Garden cabin (single cat) | One-off $85 surcharge per family for Christmas and Easter bookings (covers all public holidays in that period); $45 one-off surcharge for other single public holidays. | source for Kepala Pet Resort cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kip Melbourne South East | Dandenong South | from $40/day Cat Penthouse Suite | Not published | source for Kip Melbourne South East cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Cottage Kennels and Cattery | Plenty | $46/day The Catwalk, per cat | Single accommodation attracts a $20 daily surcharge across peak periods (school holidays). | source for Cottage Kennels and Cattery cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sophisticat Resort | Moorabbin | $52/night Deluxe Suite, 1 cat (standard) confirm | $78 (Deluxe Suite, 1 cat (Christmas rate)) $96 (Premium Suite, 1 cat (Christmas rate)) | source for Sophisticat Resort cat rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
No standard rate published: Tullamarine Cat Boarding.
What pushes the price up
- Size and room type: larger dogs and private suites cost more.
- Peak periods: Christmas, Easter and school holidays bring higher daily rates, surcharges or minimum stays.
- Per day vs per night: some providers charge every calendar day including arrival and departure; others charge per night. Check each provider page.
- Extras: own food, medication, playtime and pick-up are often extra.
"From" means the provider's advertised starting price. Figures are copied from provider websites on the date shown; we do not negotiate or verify final quotes.
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