The Best Catteries in Hamilton

Updated 6 September 2021

Your cat needs the absolute best attention when you need to leave it at a cattery when you are away, so choosing the right one is important. A beloved cat is, after all, a member of the family.

Finding a cattery that you are happy to use might not be the easiest process. There are many catteries in the Hamilton area that come highly recommended; our guide explains how to choose the right one and lists the top local options.

Our Hamilton Cattery Guide covers:

How Much Does an Hamilton Cattery Cost?

How much you should expect to pay for cattery services depends upon the length of time you need your Cat to be cared for, whether you want it in a communal or private room, and whether you have one or more cats. The rates will vary between catteries, but the following is a general guide:

Communal room 1 Cat – around $20 per day
Private room 1 Cat – between $30 and $40 per day
Private room 2 Cats - $50 to $65 per day
Private room 3 Cats - $70 to $90 per day

If you use the above as a general guide, you should have an idea of what to expect to pay, but always check with the cattery you choose before you commit.

How Can I Get the Best Price for a Cattery Booking?

Book in Advance – remember that catteries and boarding kennels will be busiest during school holidays, public holidays, and the festive season when people are more likely to be away from home. It’s not a case of the best price but making sure your cat gets a place - catteries do get full, and the ones left over can charge what they want to desperate cat owners.
Look for Discounts – if you are away in the off-season, when catteries are largely empty, look for a discount as some offer cheaper rates off-season.
Stay Local – local means fewer miles to travel, and therefore makes it easier and cheaper to travel to. After coming back from a flight, do you really want to drive across Hamilton to collect your cat?

What to look for when choosing a cattery

Know This - A Good Cattery Will Outline What is Required from You, and the Services they Offer, such as:

They will check your cat has up to date vaccinations
Information about your pet’s behaviour and routine, dietary needs (e.g. what food it eats) will be requested
They will need your pet’s medical history and your vet’s name

Before you settle on a cattery, consider the following:

Ask around friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations
Visit the cattery before you make a final choice and check you are happy with the facilities;

Popular Questions and Considerations to Ask When Choosing an Hamilton Cattery

Make sure you are happy that the premises are clean and well-maintained
What are the daily feeding routines, and will they suit your cat?
How long has the business been in operation?
Ask to meet the person who will be looking after your cat, and how much time will they spend with it?
Do they have an emergency vet to access, and how does the re-charging or billing work?

Once you have all these questions answered and are comfortable with the cattery, you should be happy to leave your cat in their trusted care while you're away from Hamilton.

3 Reliable Hamilton Catteries Your Cat will be Happy in

Our list below, which is no particular order, covers catteries in Hamilton. We have selected the catteries based on their history of longstanding service within Hamilton, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

No cattery has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any cattery below.

Cats Pyjamas Cattery

Base: Raynes Road, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Sat 9 am – 11 am, 4 pm – 5:30 pm, Sun 9 am – 11 am
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: Cats Pyjamas Cattery
Facebook page: None
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 07 843 1787

Customer Feedback:

Cats are settled nicely
Accommodating and flexible owner
Cats are well cared for
Highly recommended for long-term cat boarding

Pros:

Open during the weekends

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Cats Pyjamas Cattery is a locally operated cat boarding that provides a high level of attention, affection and cuddles to their cat clients.
It is considered as Hamilton's newest built cattery with high-standard boarding services.

Metro Paws and Claws Luxury Pet Hotel

Metro Paws and Claws Luxury Pet Hotel accepts all indoor sleeping cats and dogs in Te Rapa. They provide them with luxurious bedding and blankets, one-on-one interaction, high-quality meals and daily room cleaning for a more comfortable stay.
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Base: Te Rapa, Hamilton
Website: Metro Paws and Claws Luxury Pet Hotel
Facebook: None
Email Address: [email protected].nz
Phone: 027 849 6945

What customers like:

Staff are all friendly and helpful
A great place to keep the dogs entertained and exercised during the day
Looks after the pet as if it is their own

Services include but not limited to:

Cat boarding
Dog boarding
Dog grooming and daycare

Cats 'N Clover

Base: Horsham Downs, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 10 am, 4pm – 6 pm, Sat 8 am – 10 am, Sun 4 pm – 6 pm
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Website: Cats 'N Clover
Facebook page: Cats 'N Clover
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 07 829 4944

What customers like:

Cats are well looked after
Facilities are clean, spacious, and modern
Staff are friendly and helpful
Highly organized