Saffron( my mini golden doodle ) and I feel truly blessed to have found the Rex Dog Hotel & Spa. The staff there are just wonderful. It's very clear how much they love our 4 legged friends. Saffron is always sooooo happy at Rex. She always trots right in with her tail wagging . Use both day care and boarding . I can enjoy my travels knowing my little girl is happy and well cared for. A truly exceptional experience for pup parents and their pups. Huge thanks to the entire team at Rex. With affection and wagging tails , Dawn and Saffron . read more

Wowie. Where to begin! We have been taking our dog here for years, and he loves the staff here just as much as day one. We have used both the daycare and boarding services with no issues at all, staff are very detail oriented, handle medication administration with such professionalism and our dog always comes back in great condition. Staff: The team here is responsive, responsible and always friendly. They have accommodated our many detailed requests in terms of medications, and feeding our dog. They are so patient as we are always experimenting with weird things like adding probiotics/different cooked food mixes, toppers etc. they label everything, and even return containers cleaned! Picture updates are provided (although I wish there were some videos because we are so curious what our doggo gets up to while we are away). Honestly we have never had a bad interaction with anyone on the team. Space: They do split dogs between larger sized breeds and smaller, and the space is absolutely gorgeous, clearly designed with dogs in mind. Take a tour and see for yourself! Dogs are not left alone overnight. There is staff at all times and this was a big draw for why we chose Rex for boarding. There is also outdoor space complete with water activities and things to play with- again another reason we chose Rex. it can be difficult to find a daycare that offers outdoor space in Vancouver! It is also worth mentioning my doggo has never been returned to us with any cleanliness issues. I will note if your dog doesnt like sleeping in an open group environment you might need to pay a bit more for a more private sleeping format. Pricing:Pricing has always been very transparent. You can look on the website and find it listed clearly. I think it's comparable to similar facilities. There are some surcharges for boarding at peak times (ie. $15/night for Christmas) but I think thats understandable. In addition there are fees for medication administration (5 bucks/day) and a deposit (that goes towards your booking) to reserve boarding over stat holidays, but these have always been clear upfront, and staff are responsive to emails/happy to provide quotes before booking so you know exactly what to expect. We don't find the pricing to be unreasonable or ever a surprise although we haven't jumped on the daycare club card discount they offer ($390 for 10 full days) just because it can be lot up of upfront cost for a total 10 dollar discount minimum. However, it's worth noting club cards have no expiry and are totally refundable and likely make sense for other people who maybe take their doggo more regularly than us. Honestly, we once bought a half day card and totally forgot we had it! We were reminded by diligent staff! Most importantly:When we bring our doggo he is always excited and just immediately runs to the staff who are there to greet him. We think he truly adores the staff and his furry friends at Rex. We honestly have no complaints! I'm sure each dog is different so we can only speak to our own experience, but Rex has been great for us so far. If you are considering this place I'd say you really have got nothing to lose checking them out! read more

Absolutely love this place for my dog Annie! It's spotlessly clean, the dogs are always with human supervision, there are play areas indoors and out. I checked on 4 other places in Vancouver to board and daycare my dog and Rex Dog Hotel + Spa is by far hands down THE one and only place I would ever leave my dog. read more

Great facilities and great staff. My dogs are very happy and are well cared for. On the rare occasion there was an issue with my dog limping, they were attentive and quick to call and fill me in. read more

Luna, our 3 1/2 year old Pomeranian loves Rex, she has been going there since she was a puppy. From the moment I enter the lot she knows where we are, as soon as I go over the speed bump she sits up and when I put the car in park the crying and barking begins. I truly believe she would rather live at Rex and have us come and visit her! She loves the waterpark and pools. She goes regularly for daycare and has boarded numerous times. When I drop Luna off at Rex I do not for one second worry about her. It is great to be able to check out the photo gallery for the day to see what she has been up to! The staff are amazing, they truly care about the dogs. read more

The worker that answered my call was incredibly curt and rude. She demanded a long list of information before she would proceed with my inquiry, so I immediately sent her our original SPCA records and vaccine records as well as a description of our dog's personality and a photo. She didn't even read the info that I sent, because if she did she would have seen that our dog is a Labrador cross. She only looked at the photo and said 'your dog looks like a staffy and we don't accept pit bulls, period". Our dog looks like a grey lab; she looks nothing like a pit bull. She was very quick to make an ignorant assumption. I wouldn't board my dog with any company that has such a rude and ignorant staff member. read more

Love this place so much. My husband and I work long hours and being able to drop off Lily somewhere safe where she has tons of fun, lives her best life and comes back exhausted is such a godsend. read more

Sophie, our 9mo Bernedoodle has been going to Rex for 5 months and loves it. The facility is fantastic and the staff clearly love their jobs and the dogs. You can see pics of your dog posted every day. The fact that Sophie gets excited 3 blocks away and leaps into the arms of the keepers is a testament to her love of the place. She has learned how to socialize well with other dogs. The price is great. Sophie has boarded once and that was an amazing help to us. We can't say enough good things about Sophie's doggy daycare. read more

Rex Dog Hotel + Spa - Pet Sitting Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Front desk manager is arrogant and her tone condescending . I'm not sure who she thought she was speaking to? Many reviews point to the fact this is not the right place for my dog. If they are cold on the phone they are probably cold to the dogs? read more

Our little Frenchie loves Rex's. We are regulars at the Terminal location. Drop off and pick up's are organized and social distancing is practiced and easy to do so, as the lobby is huge. Our french bulldog has some allergies. The Rex team are diligent and don't feed her anything, except for the food we bring. Seems simple, but not all daycares pay attention. The Rex facility is clean with lots of room for our Frenchie to play and rest. We love the Instagram posts and are sooo happy to have found Rex's. We trust our furbaby is having a safe and fun day when she is in Rex's care. When you decide to check it out be sure to take a look at their space dog beds. These are super cool and if you live in a small space they are perfect! Thanks to Sunny and the rest of the crew at Rex's. See you soon. read more

Unreliable people: I bring my dog 3 times here without any issues and the 4th time, they call after 4h saying that my dog cannot stay here ever again because (and I quote) "he don't come when called" and "he don't read the signs of other dogs". Because I was 3h away from the dog care they were ok to keep him but separated. He stayed into a nicely decorated CAGE, alone for the rest of the night. And biggest of all jokes : they still ask for their money of course. My dog is a 30lbs Shiba that never bark and never got into a fight ever besibes going to other daycare 3 times a week, every week, for the past year. He did not bark nor got into a fight even that specific time, he was just "agitated" ! Well, you are just poorly qualified to do your own job ladies. UPDATE: Barrie did called me 1h later to explain how he came to the conclusion that my dog was impossible to handle and I was indeed not really interested at this point. So his conclusion was (his word to the letter) : "the good news for us is that you will never come back because you are such a shitty client" before hanging up on me He also insulted me by text after that. Probably hanging up was not enough. read more

Rex Dog Hotel + Spa - Final words from Barrie the owner after I was not satisfied with their explanation of why my dog could not come back. - Pet Sitting Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A++++++++++++++++ We left our two dogs here for a 7 day stay while my wife and I were on vacation. Rex Dog Hotel guys went over and beyond what we expected!! - Staff was very friendly - They accomodated the special feeding needs of our dogs. THE BIG THING: One of our dogs had funky thing going on with his eye during their stay. Staff at Rex contacted us while we were out on vacation, and let us know of the issue. They asked us if we wanted our dog to go to the vet. I told them yes. So they took one of our dogs to the vet... The vet checked out our dog... Vet prescribed some simply eye creme... Staff applied the eye creme to our dog everyday while we were away. Rex only charged us $30 for them to take our dog to the vet (on top of the vet's fees). Conclusion: Rex Dog Hotel treats your dog(s) like their own. I highly recommend these guys. Their prices are very fair, and the best part is - they take like 100+ photos of the dogs staying there EVERYDAY. :) Much aloha, Rex! read more

Rex Dog Hotel + Spa - Just picked up the kids after staying with the Rex hotel. They were so tired and happy! A++++ - Pet Sitting Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Rex's facility is clean, well-managed, and the staff are very friendly. Our dog Poppy (2yr-old medium goldendoodle) loves other dogs, but can be anxious around people she doesn't know. The Rex team has been so accommodating (even walking with her around the yard to get used to new staff). Poppy is always jazzed to go in to Rex. We have used Rex on multiple occasions -- ranging from overnight stays to over a week. It's so reassuring to know that your dog is happy and being taken care of while you are out of town. For dog owners like myself who like to check in even while on vacation, Rex's Flickr account is updated daily with dozens of photos of all the dogs. If you're considering Rex, a few tips: 1. Go for a tour (their website lists tour hours as 11am-4pm, daily). This was a great way for us to get a feel for the facility, see how it's run, and identify additional services. It also allows you to see where the dogs play, how they're divided (large dogs and small dogs have separate areas), and where they sleep and eat. Each dog is fed in a private room so there are no concerns around dogs stealing (or getting territorial) around their food, etc. 2. Book a "trial" visit to see if it's a good fit for your dog (we did this the same day as the tour). This is equally helpful for you, your dog, and the staff -- for example, one of my friends ended up going a different route after the trial visit and hired someone to dog-sit at their house, instead (their dogs are just more comfortable in their own home environment). Every dog is different, so be prepared to look for other options if need be. 3. Book a bath for your dog's last day -- especially if their stay is a long one. The dogs play, slobber over each other, and get wet in the water park. I used to give Poppy a bath when she got home, but they do a really good job at Rex -- and it's a little splurge that's totally worth it (especially when you pick them up and they're all clean for the ride home). read more

Rex Dog Hotel + Spa - July 2016 - Pet Sitting Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The best and safest spot to take you dog for daycare or boarding. The staff is very caring and go the extra mile to keep the dogs happy. Plus they get to play outside. We have been taking our Labradoodle since she was a puppy and comes back tired and happy every time. Couldn't be happier. read more

To all the staff at Rex: Thank you for taking care of Bobby (our Shiba Inu) whenever we were out of town or had things going on at home for the last 4 years. We could tell that Bobby knew every time we were getting ready to take him to you guys. He got really excited and went around in circles. We will miss you guys. We have been looking and looking; and it will be difficult to find a place back in the Bay Area that we (and Bobby, of course) find at the same level of care and quality. We love walking into the hotel and looking at all the photos and looking for Bobby every day when we were away. read more

The woman at the front desk took one look at our Old English Bulldog and said they don't accept bulldogs because they are too intense. We found this quite disappointing as they made no effort nor did they ask any questions about her temperament or social behaviour. In our experience at other facilities they will keep your dog for 30 minutes to see how they get along with other dogs before they make a judgment/ chose to or not to accept them. This lack of due diligence felt somewhat discriminatory. read more

I have been a client of Rex for many years. They took such exceptional care of my greyhound, Issac and returned with my next pup, Dora. Everyone from the folks that greet you from the front desk, to those taking care for the dogs, to the owners themselves are friendly, caring and most importantly dog lovers. You can tell a lot about a business by the type of people they hire. They have a truly fantastic team! I have used Rex both for daycare and for overnight stays. I'm grateful that my girl has a safe, fun and engaging environment to go to when I'm at work or away. It truly is her second home and she is treated like a member of the Rex family. I appreciate the daily photos they post so you can see what your fur ball has been to during the day! They are also great at passing along feedback from how the day went. The best reviews you can get though are from the dogs themselves! 1. When I returned from a trip to pick up Issac, he came barreling through the doors and was super happy to see me. There were hugs and kisses and then to my surprise he turned to walk back into Rex. Fair to say he had a good stay! 2. When I last dropped Dora off for daycare, one of her favourite Rex staff came to get her. Dora immediately when into a play bow, made her happy hello noises and bounced her way into the play area. She's normally a fairly shy pup, this kind of greeting is reserved for those that have earned it! read more

We have been boarding our dog with Rex for years. Due to COVID we have not been traveling as much as past years so we have not been Rex's most frequent customer for 2020. But we went away on the long weekend and left our beloved dog with the gang at Rex. This is a fantastic, caring, careful place to leave your puppy when you need a daytime dog sitter or when you need to board for a longer time period. they are attentive to what the various dogs need in terms of meds and food and exercise. it is a great environment and the staff and owners are just great. We would not leave our dog anywhere else as this place nails it for us. we do not ever worry about our dog or how he is doing. Very attentive and caring. read more

The Rex Dog Hotel & Spa is the BEST place to take your dog in Vancouver. The staff and owners care so much about dogs and the customer service is beyond comparison. I've been taking my dog to the Rex for over a year now and she loves it ! I can't say enough "paw"sitive things about the Rex. I highly recommend them read more

Its unfortunate how my experience was left with rex hotel. I will give them credit for keeping very high standards for cleanliness and maintenance. It's the best smelling doggy day care i have been too and I saw the staff working hard to keep the place clean and disinfected. I left my dog here for almost 10 days while I went away. It is a long time to be away from her for the first time but she had 3 or 4 trial days and a night and she did very well. When she started at rex hotel she got along with all dogs in any setting. Tended to be very submissive. Had come a very long way from her first few weeks with me after rescuing her from taiwan. They posted photos everyday and she looked incredibly happy. All of a sudden 1 day i realized she didnt look happy anymore. I saw it on her face instantly. I saw 2 or 3 days like this and decided to call to make sure she was fine. They told me that she ended up getting into a situation with another dog. I knew who the dog was immediately because they were in alot of photos together from that and my dog was not looking happy. They told me that they had herd some growling before anything happened and then "out of no where" there was a fight. This is what worries me about this place. Because they are so picky with who they let in they don't seem to be prepared if dogs don't get along. My girl had been there like a week and she was doing wonderfully until this other dog came. Clearly the dog was not leaving her alone and she gave plenty of warning. I do not know why staff didnt intervene then??? Anyways they completely segregated my dog from everyone else. Treated her like she was a pariah. Worst of all they didnt tell me until I contact them! Ummm you would think the first thing they would do is call me? They basically told me their going to keep her segregated the rest of her stay so I had to get someone to pick her up before they totally messed her up. Well unfortunately the damage was done. I use to be able to take her to the dog park and she could play with any dog there. She was always the dog other owners doted on for being so friendly. Now Im lucky if I can get her through a visit without snapping at a dog. Shes so clearly antisocial now. Has no interest in other dogs and if they come anywhere near her bum she immediately snaps which I am confident happens because the dog at the rex hotel wouldnt leave her bum alone. I am absolutely devastated that she is like this now. I absolutely regret boarding her and wouldnt recommend it to anyone. There are tons of other stories of dogs coming back changed after boarding , i wish I had researched more. I put the blame on me but I also 100% think this could have been avoided and handled much better from the staff here. They should be trained to notice these things. I dont know if ill ever get my sweet girl back again Respond to rex hotel comments: I think it is absurd that your trying to paint me to be a bad guy. The first thing I asked was if the pug was okay and apologized profusely for Sadies behaviour. I did comment on the pug pushing Sadies buttons as I could see that the pug was constantly around her and I have seen that type of behaviour from many pugs. Sadie is certainly bigger then the pug but that does not automatically make her an aggressor. I was told by the staff they heard her warning growls. I of course feel bad for the dog and was very upset Sadie did that as she has never done anything like that before but my point was there were warnings and as animal caretakers that should have been clear and should not have been able to escalate like that. I also thought you had a small dogs area for this purpose? Also I was by my phone my whole trip. I was never contacted. I did the contacting and only when I raised concerns about her mood in her photos did I receive an email stating " well actually there was an incident" and i remember this well as I vividly remember being mad that I had to contact you in order to hear this information. I was also never told about my dog being "grumpy" this is the first time I am hearing about it. I was always told she was doing amazing, i was told she had a boyfriend, never anything bad. Animals are animals. They are not always perfect, they get stressed, they have incompatibility with other animals, and they have bad days. Your suppose to be professionals and be prepared and trained for anything. Sadie was a darling when she got there and now she is an anxious mess. Not only did I lose trust in your ability to care fully for these animals but now I have lost respect for you trying to make me look like an uncaring person. It is quite unprofessional and potential clients will see through the bs. read more

Bring your small dog there to get pampered while you are on vacation, but if you have a high energy slightly larger dog, don't bring him or her there because not all of the staff there have experience with handling big, high energy dogs properly. Ok then, let me rephrase that. This place is a doggie spa and has no focus on training and that's why my dog can't stay there. My dog is two and a half and bounces off the walls. Not that I need a place to train my dog for me but I need a place equipped with a certified trainer who won't let my dog go nuts (like a kid at the grandparents') while I'm gone. read more

We like to travel often, and my husband works for GM Place doing concert sound, so we often need someone reliable to take care of our dog. Jack is a rescue dog, and a border collie, both of which make him a loyal dog, meaning he doesn't want to leave our side, and it also makes him a skittish dog. The first time we left him with Rex Dog Hotel, we were a little nervous and they put us right at ease. We (all 3 of us - me, my husband and our dog) went on a tour and got to see where he would be sleeping, where he would eat, how it would all work, and meet some of the other dogs he would be "hanging out" with during the day. We left him there the morning we went away, nervous, but armed with assurances that we could call to check on him anytime - and they would radio to wherever he was and get instant information about exactly how he's doing. When we came home, we were a little late getting in, and they delayed closing until we could pick Jack up. We got back this energetic puppy, who was much more a *dog* than when we'd left him, complete with his own engraved name tag. We're completely comfortable making a reservation at Rex for Jack whenever we know we're going to be out of town, and frequently make sure he has his hotel reservation before we do, especially if it's near Christmas time, when they book up quickly. read more

We found out about this place while taking our dog to The Doghouse daycare. The owners of the Rex Dog Hotel also own The Doghouse. We received a complimentary overnight stay to the Rex Dog Hotel for being new clients to The Doghouse. Just like The Doghouse, we did a shorter daycare visit to the Rex to introduce our dog to the hotel a few days before using our complimentary overnight visit to the Rex. When we walked into the Rex, the place had no dog smell at all, which was pretty incredible considering that they board dogs overnight. If they had dogs there you wouldn't know it from the smell or condition of the place, everything was kept tidy, and well organized, and in good condition. We were greeted by a staff member right away in the lobby when we arrived. After filling out some paperwork, our dog was whisked away to the play area in the back. When we picked up our very happy and pooped out pooch at the end of his first visit we also did a tour of the Hotel. They have a small dog inside/outside area, big dog inside/outside area, a big dog sleeping area for overnight stays, a small dog sleeping area for overnight stays, dog bathing area, and enclosed private suites. Again, everything well maintained, clean, and well lit by large outside facing windows. The thing that really drew us to the The Rex as an option for overnight boarding was that they house the overnight dogs together in a large room with many beds, and a staff member sleeps in the room with the dogs at night. Still, large dogs in one room, small dogs in another room. The staff members that stay overnight sleep on a cot in the room with the dogs, which I have been told results on a dog pile on the cot with the staff member. They still have many soft beds in the room, but the dogs like to snuggle up to the staff member. The Rex also posts photos of the shenanigans the dogs get up to every day on their Flikr account. I really like that I can view photos of what my dog was up to there online at the end of the day, let me indulge in my doggie fix when he is away from me. :) read more

Our dog Samara loves the Rex! She's always thrilled to go in and gets pampered non stop. We have been taking our dogs to the Rex and Doghouse for over 14 years and absolutely love the care and attention our dogs get. Please dont hesitate to book at the Rex! read more

My dog Roxie started at Rex's a couple of months ago when she was 8 months old. I did some short stays first - gradually working up to full days. I highly recommend the gradual entry which was recommended by Christine who has always been very helpful and supportive. The staff were amazing with helping Roxie adjust to her surroundings and she is so excited when I drop her off. I also like that they post pictures of the dogs everyday - such a treat to see her enjoying herself read more

We continue to be thrilled with the level of care and service we've received from Rex since first using them for our shiba inu Bobby in 2009. He knows when we're packing for a visit to Rex and is always eager to hop in the car. We use Rex probably several weeks per year in total, and we've never had a single concern with the service provided. If anything, we take comfort in the level of care given to the dogs. Staff have always been excellent, and we especially love viewing photo updates on Flickr each day that we are gone, so we can see how he's doing (lots of napping by day 2!). read more

Olive is one high-maintenance pooch. Weighing in at a delicate 2 lbs, she can't simply be thrown into a pen with other "rough" dogs. And then there's her anxiety about being left alone... and her specialized grooming needs. It's lucky she's so cute. Karen and the team at The Rex are nothing short of a godsend. I feel totally comfortable leaving princess Olive in their capable hands knowing that she will be safe and pampered until my return. While I'm gone, I receive regular updates including photos and videos of Olive's vacation. The knowledgeable staff ensure her training is maintained and she's monitored 24/7. Her private suite is clean and cosy, and I get the impression she gets lots of cuddles. I'm beginning to think that she doesn't even notice when I'm gone. Thank you Rex Dog Hotel, now every member of our family can have a stress free vacation. read more

The Rex Dog Hotel and Spa have provided fantastic boarding of my gentle but neurotic Wheaton terrier rescue. He has stayed on two separate occasions and attends the daycare a few days every week. The staff keep me informed on how he is doing and check in on ways to tempt him with food, as he stops eating when he misses me. He has developed a liking for Kraft cheese slices as a result ( I've told him there are better cheeses...) It is a relief to pick up a dog who Is not stressed and clearly is attached to the staff who care for him. He has many medications as well, and the staff were very conscientious about this part of his management. I completely trust the Rex, and have been a loyal customer for 6 years with my rescue and close to 10 with my previous dog. read more

Really disappointed with the management of this business. No follow-up on our request and no appetite to rectify or apologize for their oversight. I'm okay spending my cash elsewhere. Glad I didn't get past the front door to realize this. My recommendation is Pet Shop Boys read more

Called for pet hotel boarding as my normal care was unavailable due to a new dog adoption. Was considering having my senior english bulldog there because they had overnight care. Because of her breed and age I was discouraged from bringing her because they had not had success with the breed in the past and other dogs don't like them. She's a lovely well trained, well socialized dog who has never had an incident with another dog in her 12 years. It was very off putting to be discouraged from bringing her based on breed alon. and due to the week and a half notice, they were also mentioning they were too busy to get to know her. read more

Rex Hotel took really good care of our girl - she was just about a year old at the time we had to leave her for one night. We were very concerned parents as we had not left our girl alone before so when we decided on Rex Hotel - we had done our research. We also dropped by for an impromptu tour - which was graciously accomodated. The place was clean and the dogs looked happy and the staff seemed engaged. So we dropped our girl off, the woman who took our dog knew what she was doing - she was kind yet firm. We arranged for "special accomodation" as we didn't want to risk our dog having unmonitored interactions with other dogs as we had a really bad experience with a Vancouver pet training company when our dog was a puppy so we wanted to be very careful about the other dogs our dog had access to. When we returned the next day, the staff told us about our girl's night. She had a tough time getting to sleep (some crying) so the individual who stays with the dogs overnight gathered our girl and comforted her until she fell asleep. Our girl came back to us happy and eager. We are grateful for the care Rex showed our girl but also for being so flexible and comforting our girl. Anytime some asks where I would board our dog if needed as I work with dogs and cats every day, I recommend Rex. Even though it's been a couple years since our girl stayed there - the visit made an impression and I left impressed. read more

We have been taking our dog to Rex for over 8 years. He developed separation anxiety and we were so grateful to find a place that we can trust. Our dog loves the Rex team so much that he screams for joy when we arrive. We always joke that we need a self check in door for our dog. He doesn't even look back at us when he goes to Rex. He gets so many cuddles from the Rex team and playtime inside and outside. When it is cold, Rex has uniform fleece jackets for the dogs to stay warm and the most comfy beds and blankets for nap time. In the summertime, they get to have a dip in the doggie pool or play in the water play ground. We love seeing the photos they take each day so you can see what your dog was up to during the day or overnight stay. Some of the best photos we have of our dog was taken by Rex. We highly recommend Rex to anyone looking for a place that takes great pride in the care for your fur baby or babies. read more

Rex Dog Hotel is the best! My dogs run from the car to go in. Usually they only play with each other but at Rex they've made friends and play and socialize. Rex is so large and clean and the dogs love the space, equipment and water features. We've used the boarding multiple times and my dogs love it as they like to sleep with people. The staff are so nice and caring and remember everything about the dogs. I look forward to seeing the photos at the end of every day of my happy fur babies. read more

Not a day care! After a few times sending my 24 Ibs dog to them, one fine day they told me they are not a day care and don't mind offering to clients that stay over night. So different from what you put on their website. Feel cheated by what they wrote online. Should not cheat your customers if you are not a day care, take it off your website!! read more

We board our pup here when we skip town for weekend shopping trips to Seattle. The place is clean and well controlled. The small dogs are separated from the large dogs. When the weather is nice, there is access to an outdoor play space that includes a mini water park. They even have TV's streaming Animal Planet shows for your couch potato dogs! The dogs all play and sleep together in a large room. Private suites are available for your dog if preferred at an additional charge. Our little guy loves being with all the other dogs. At night, they have a staff member sleeping with the dogs over night (they roll out a cot) and I've been told our dog is usually the first one to jump onto the cot for a cuddle with the staff member. You bring your own meals for your dog (they have food for purchase as well) and they call your dog individually during meal time. Feedings are twice a day. Book a visit and see for yourself. A great option for boarding your dog if your dog is very social. Not suitable for all dogs, especially ones that are prone to anxiety. The staff recommend bringing your dog for one day visit to see how your dog likes the environment. With tax it works out to be almost $60 per night with a short term visit. Walks and baths are extra. It's true that daycare is not an option at Rex Hotel. But the owners of Rex also run The Doghouse Daycare (2 locations) which is also excellent! Our pup gives Rex hotel 2 paws up! read more

Never stayed there myself personally but my 2 schnauzer did. You guys spoiled them rotten. They have that "please extend my stay look on their face" each time we pick them up. I'd RECOMMEND Rex to anyone. Nice facilities, clean & professional & friendly staff members. read more

Rex and the staff are amazing similar to the Doghouse Daycare (also run by the same owners). My dogs have used these facilities for years and it's always a good experience. Especially with aging and injured dogs, the staff go the extra mile with medication and special care. read more

The Rex is the only place in Vancouver that I have found that doesn't give me anxiety when I leave my beloved pup to go out of town. It's definitely an investment in peace of mind. My dog seems to have no reservations walking in the door, and I love how you can check the photos of the dogs online to make sure they are doing ok. Whenever I pick her up she smells delicious and is exhausted from all of the playing with her new friends, which is good, because usually I am exhausted from travelling home, too! Four paws up! read more

Great amenities but service is synthetic and substandard. I would rather take my dog to a daycare with unflashy decors but with good & honest service. read more

My dog gets treated like a rock star here! Our black lab mix is nine years young and loves dogs and people, so she fits in here really well. Our dog has had at least 3 separate stays, some 5 days, some 2 days. I was just glad to see our dog excited to enter the building after she had already stayed there. I ordered her a bath one time, and she has never looked so clean and fresh. The bath has a ramp and is prettier than many spas for women, so my dog got pampered. I love that I can see photos of my dog during her stay. I also noticed that this facility has no odors at all and is very, very clean. The staff is approachable and they spend time asnwering your questions, too. read more