Cover Make sure to book your preferred pet accommodation in advance of major holiday seasons (Photo: Getty Images)

When you book these luxurious pet retreats, you can be confident your much-loved pets are going to have a good time too because they are on holiday just like you!

Planning for your next holiday but not sure what to do with your pets? Not to worry! You can make a reservation at your nearest pet hotel—decked out with comfy couches and a pool area—and they may just have a better break than you do! 

With many of us regarding our pets—cats, dogs or even rabbits—as part of the family, it’s no surprise that we’d want them to receive the best care while we’re away! 

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Keeping Your Fur-babies Safe and Happy

At L Residence Pet Hotel, besides caring for and feeding your pets, keeping them safe is a priority. According to founder Joanne Chee, their facility in Petaling Jaya is equipped with a triple door system and on-site helpers are well-trained to follow an SOP and routine that has worked well for the past 15 years. “The family home environment creates a welcoming vibe for all pets so they feel safe and loved at all times. New boarding pets get enough time to properly settle down and get to know us, building a trusting relationship. To manage and maintain good-quality care, we keep our furry guests to a small number. This allows us to give them the love and care they deserve while they’re away from home,” says Chee. 

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L Residence Pet Hotel is run by a husband and wife duo with extensive experience
Above L Residence Pet Hotel is run by a husband and wife duo with extensive experience
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Above L Residence Pet Hotel: A cozy nook fit for a king or a queen
L Residence Pet Hotel is run by a husband and wife duo with extensive experience

Chee and her husband William, who both manage L Residence, have extensive experience in pet training, grooming, senior care and medical care. Their passion for pets is driven by the unwavering bond they share with them, as pets are extremely loyal, loving and appreciative. “The pets live together with our family in the same home. They enjoy our companionship as a family, make friends with other regular boarders, and have their own comfortable private room for quality sleep, and a garden for daily exercise. All pet rooms are also equipped with large windows for natural sunlight.”

With super peak periods during New Year, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali, and Christmas, Chee advises, “Make sure to book your preferred pet accommodation in advance. It’s normal to feel guilty leaving your pets for boarding while you are on vacation. There’s no need to feel that way, as a reputable caretaker will ensure your pets are taken care of with love.”

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L Residence Pet Hotel delivers a family home environment to ease pets
Above L Residence Pet Hotel delivers a family home environment to ease pets
L Residence Pet Hotel delivers a family home environment to ease pets

Meanwhile, if an urban pet destination with luxurious features built exclusively for dogs and cats is more to your liking, then Cocomomo ticks all the boxes. In a past interview with Wilhelmina Wee, founder of Cocomomo, she revealed that the hotel was built with affordable luxury in mind. “We wanted a place that is aesthetically pleasing and where a pet owner can have everything at a single destination, rather than go to separate places for different needs.”

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She shared that most pet owners who are preparing to travel either look for friends or family members to babysit their pets, or send their pets to a pet boarding centre. “A proper hotel for pets can be difficult to find in the market. This is where we come in,” said Wee.

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Cocomomo: A dog pool that sparks delight
Above Cocomomo: A dog pool that sparks delight
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Cocomomo: pet care from head to tail
Above Cocomomo: pet care from head to tail
Cocomomo: A dog pool that sparks delight
Cocomomo: pet care from head to tail

Housed in a modern five-storey building, Cocomomo features tastefully designed rooms and suites for pets. You’ll be happy to leave your pets here, where each area is equipped with modern installations, a large indoor park, an interaction playroom, and even a rooftop pool area! There is plenty of pampering too, with relaxing spa treatments and stylish grooming as additional options. Only spa products made with natural ingredients are used to ensure the well-being and health of your pets.

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Above Doghouse Broga: Watch as your pets relax in lush surroundings
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Above Doghouse Broga: Fresh air and wagging tails—pure outdoor bliss

If you’re off to a first-class holiday in the tropical forests, so can your pooch! Nestled among the natural forest beauty of Broga Hill in Negeri Sembilan, Doghouse Broga epitomises luxury nature living. The pet resort’s distinctive architectural design is a unique combination of rustic wilderness and modern luxury. 

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It boasts eight pet villas with an off-leash courtyard for running about and indoor and outdoor play areas for socialising with other vacationing pets. To boot, your pets can enjoy supervised pool sessions for an additional fee. Whether visiting for a wonderful vacation or doggie daycare, your pet will have a blast living the dream here!

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Above Nothing like a pampered pat to make a cat feel right at home (Photo: Getty Images)

Let Your Pets Vacay With You 

If you can’t leave your pets while on holiday, here are some retreats around the world where you can check them in!

The Ings Luxury Cat Hotel, UK

This five-star haven for cats is known for its exceptional offerings, such as rejuvenating spa treatments, indoor and outdoor activities amid the stunning Yorkshire countryside, as well as opulent lodgings. Its suites are furnished with heated flooring, animal-themed rooms, stunning outdoor viewing balconies, soft bedding and plenty of toys and accessories to entertain your cats. The cat-themed interiors provide the utmost in feline luxury, playfulness and relaxation.

Urban Tails, UAE

Urban Tails in the United Arab Emirates is a 14-year-old luxury pet hotel that offers your furry friend the best five-star accommodations. From spacious suites with plenty of room to play, to various gourmet food options and a full-service spa, your pet will enjoy all the comforts and amenities of a world-class resort. You can also watch your pet online at any time of the day via the Webcam App, making it easy to check in while you’re away.

​Canis Resort, Germany

Spoil your pet and give them a vacation of their own at Canis Resort. Your dog will have its own comfy Dog Lodge, shared with no more than four dogs of the same species. Each Dog Lodge consists of a little house in which your dog has its own personal bed, along with a spacious garden. The dogs are taken care of by the resort’s well-trained dog sitters around the clock. The resort also offers a range of outdoor activities so your pet can enjoy the beautiful German scenery.

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