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K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Apex

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 994 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(994) 90 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Daycare & BoardingGrooming ServicesTraining ProgramsPuppy ProgramsCage-Free / Open PlayLive Webcam AccessPickup & Drop-offVeterinarianDog WalkerPet Sitter
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Apex
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Grooming Services, Training Programs
Reviews
994
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What recent reviews say

Dogs repeatedly come home exhausted and eager to return. Staff-especially General Manager Dean and owner Larkin-treat pets as family and communicate through report cards with photos. The facility impresses on first visit with cleanliness and professionalism, and reviewers trust the supervision and size-based grouping for both daycare and week-long boarding.

One reviewer raised serious concerns about overcrowding, reporting 80+ dogs in a large play area with overworked-looking staff. However, only one negative review appears in the set, and the business maintains 4.9 stars across 994 reviews. Long-term clients report consistent quality over years of visits.

Praised for
  • dogs return excited and happy
  • professional, attentive staff
  • clean, safe facility
  • supportive owner and management
  • flexible, easy process
  • strong supervision and size-based grouping
Watch-outs
  • overcrowding in play areas
  • staff appear overworked and under-resourced
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Best for: Owners needing reliable daycare or week-long boarding with confidence in supervision and size-matched groups.
Think twice if: Those concerned about large play areas or worried staff may lack breaks during peak hours should ask directly about current group sizes.

Strengths

  • dogs reliably excited to return
  • dogs grouped by size with pre-screening
  • report cards with photos and comments
  • General Manager Dean widely praised for behavior knowledge

Worth knowing

  • General Manager Dean known for dog behavior expertise
  • Owner Larkin described as deeply passionate and profit-conscious second to safety
  • Staff send report cards with pictures and comments
  • Dogs pre-screened and grouped by size
  • Both indoor and outdoor play areas available
  • Boarding accommodations described as spacious
  • Six-year client relationships documented
  • Week-long boarding stays mentioned

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Dogs consistently return eager and well-cared-for; week-long boarding stays praised as safe and happy experiences.
Cage-Free / Open Play
Indoor and outdoor play areas with supervision; dogs separated by size; one reviewer flagged overcrowding concerns in large play area.
Live Webcam Access
Report cards with pictures and comments provide peace of mind for owners on trips.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.74 average across the 88 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 93
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 72
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
945
4
34
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3
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2
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10

Contact

Address
1002 Investment Blvd, Apex, NC 27502
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-07-20

Opening hours

Monday
07:00-19:00
Tuesday
07:00-19:00
Wednesday
07:00-19:00
Thursday
07:00-19:00
Friday
07:00-19:00
Saturday
09:00-17:30
Sunday
09:00-17:30

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Luxury dog boardingDog daycareLarge dog daycareSmall dog daycareIndividualized daycareLuxury suitesExecutive roomsTraditional compartments
Published prices
Traditional Standard dog daycare
$58 / per day

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Do you group dogs by size?
Yes. Dogs are evaluated before joining play groups and separated by size. Daycare groups are fully supervised.
What happens when I'm away for a week?
Boarding is available with spacious overnight accommodations. Multiple reviewers report successful week-long stays.
How will I know what my dog did during the day?
Staff send report cards with pictures and comments about your dog's activities and behavior.

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Last updated 2026-07-20