You have travel dates to book, but your cat needs more than an available room. For cat boarding in Singapore, compare the care arrangement first: a private cabin, a walk-in room and a room shared by your own two cats are different options, even when all three are described as a cat hotel.
Cover photo: Clay Elliot on Unsplash. Illustrative cover photo, not a featured boarding facility.
TL;DR: Published examples checked on 14 September 2026 include Cat Paradise's S$40 cabin, Catnap's S$48 suite and Shangri-Paw's S$90 Comfort room. These are starting prices for different products, not a complete market range or a quote for your dates.
- Match the exact premises to the current AVS registry, including the unit and permission to board cats.
- Ask who cares for your cat overnight, whether unfamiliar cats mix, and what happens if your cat becomes unwell.
- Get a written total covering your dates, number of cats, care needs, transport and check-out time before paying.
Use our boarding places directory to explore locations, then confirm the current arrangements directly with each operator.
Cat boarding Singapore: prices and places to compare
These are researched options, not a ranking or a claim that we have stayed at or inspected every property. Prices below come from operators' own pages. The licence checks use the AVS registry dated 2 September 2026; reconfirm the booked premises and terms before your stay.
1. Cat Paradise Hotel
Photo: Cat Paradise Hotel.
Location: 169 Joo Chiat Road, Level 2, Singapore 427729. The registry specifies #02-01.
Displayed rate: Cozy Cabin S$40 per night. Luxury Suite S$75 per night, plus S$15 per additional cat per night.
AVS entry: Cat Paradise Pte Ltd, BD25081, approved for cat boarding at this premises.
The provider explicitly says cats from different households do not mix. Its cabin is listed as 1m wide, 1m high and 0.6m deep; the larger suite is a walk-in room. Ask to see the exact space rather than judging size from a wide-angle photograph.
The published boarding requirements include a minimum age of three months, sterilisation for cats over six months, negative FIV/FeLV results and vaccination or accepted antibody documentation. Food should be packed for the stay.
Confirm before paying: whether your cat's documents are accepted, any specialised-care charge, and the collection arrangements if your flight is delayed. The facilities page includes basic medication administration subject to temperament; it does not promise every medical task can be accommodated.
See Cat Paradise Hotel's location and photos.
2. Catnap
Location: 9 One-North Gateway #01-46, Singapore 138643.
Displayed rate: Standard Premium Suite S$48 per night for one cat; additional interconnecting suite S$38 per night. Chateau S$92 per night, with a stated maximum of three cats.
AVS entry: Catnap Private Limited, BD25084, approved for cat boarding at this premises.
Interconnecting suites may be worth discussing if your cats need to stay near each other but would benefit from separate areas. The suites page lists optional camera access at S$10 per suite per day. Check whether it is available for the accommodation you book.
Catnap's boarding agreement requires sterilisation for cats older than six months, negative FIV/FeLV results and specified vaccination or antibody evidence. A medical exception needs veterinary documentation.
Confirm before paying: the billing unit. The homepage quotes nights, while the agreement describes overnight boarding rates per day. Ask for the total against your arrival and collection times. Also read the cancellation terms: eligible refunds described in the agreement are vouchers, not necessarily money back to your account.
3. Shangri-Paw Cat Hotel
Photo: Shangri-Paw Cat Hotel.
Location: 587 Geylang Road #02-02, Singapore 389526.
Displayed rate: Comfort S$90, Comfort Plus S$100, Deluxe S$125, Deluxe Plus S$135 and Luxury Suite S$170 per night.
AVS entry: Shangri-Paw Pte Ltd, BD25040, for cat boarding at #02-02, including the second storey with attic.
The second cat stays free in Deluxe rooms and above. Other additional-cat charges are S$15 per cat per night, subject to the room's capacity. A higher room price therefore does not always mean a higher total for a two-cat household.
The hotel publishes care add-ons, including oral medication at S$5 per dose and camera access for Comfort and Deluxe rooms at S$6 per night. Its admission page asks for veterinary instructions for medication and sterilisation for cats above six months.
Confirm before paying: the exact care tasks accepted, room capacity, food supply and peak-period cancellation conditions. Feeding a prescribed tablet and providing ongoing clinical monitoring are not the same service.
See Shangri-Paw's location and photos.
4. PetPat
Joo Chiat location: 323 Joo Chiat Road, second storey. AVS lists postcode 427580; the provider page prints 472580, so use the street address and confirm directions.
Upper Thomson location: 221A Upper Thomson Road, second storey, Singapore 574353.
Displayed rate: The same page lists S$40 for one cat and S$60 for two, but its named room cards show S$45 for Solo Snuggle and S$72 for Duo Den per night. Ask which rate applies to your branch, room and dates.
AVS entries: PETPAT SG PTE LTD, BD25095 at Joo Chiat; Petpat SG Pte Ltd, BD25096 at Upper Thomson. Both list cat boarding.
Confirm before paying: exact admission and play arrangements. The page says cats must be at least eight weeks old and sterilised, and includes rabies in its vaccination wording. Clarify the policy for your cat with the operator and your vet. Do not assume these are universal Singapore boarding requirements. Ask whether its advertised common-area play involves unfamiliar cats or separate sessions.
5. Catzilla
Location: 261 Geylang Road, Singapore 389317. The website gives #02-01; the AVS registry gives #02-00, second storey and attic.
Displayed rate: Cabin Suite S$48 per night for one cat. Private Rooms 1 and 2 start at S$98 per night, and Private Room 3 starts at S$108.
AVS entry: Catzilla Pte Ltd, BD25050, approved for cat boarding at the registry address above. The unit difference needs clarification before booking; do not treat this as an exact unit match.
The homepage states no group housing. It lists vaccination, negative FIV/FeLV results, cat licence, microchip and sterilisation-status records among its preparation requirements.
Confirm before paying: the licensed unit you will use, minimum age, sterilisation policy and how many cats the quoted room price includes. A room's advertised capacity is not proof that every additional cat stays free. Request the full admission and cancellation terms directly.
How to check an AVS boarding licence
A brand name and a licence logo are a starting point, not a complete check. The current registry identifies the operator, address and approved activity; inclusion is not a guarantee of the experience your cat will have.
- Open the AVS public registry and download the list linked there. Use the latest version, not a saved search-result PDF from a previous year.
- Ask the operator for its current legal name and licence number. The legal entity may differ from the trading name on the sign.
- Match the street, building, storey and unit to your booking. A listing at one outlet does not establish the status of another outlet.
- Check the approved activity includes cats. A dog-boarding entry does not establish approval for cat boarding.
If details differ, request the current licence and an explanation, then check with AVS if anything remains unclear. A newer or changed operation may need further verification; a mismatch is a reason to clarify, not proof of wrongdoing.
The business licence is separate from your cat's personal licence. AVS's current pet-licensing guidance says pet cats must be licensed. Have your cat's licence and microchip details ready; our cat licensing guide covers the application process.
Budget for the whole stay, not just the room
Compare the same dates and number of cats
For a straightforward illustration, seven nights in Cat Paradise's S$40 cabin gives a base room cost of S$280. Its published two-way transport is S$60, bringing those two items to S$340 for one cat. That is arithmetic from displayed rates, not a confirmed booking total; date-specific charges or extra care can change it.
For two cats, seven nights in the S$75 Luxury Suite plus S$15 per night for the second cat gives S$630 before transport and other charges. Compare that with the price of separate accommodation, but choose sharing only if the arrangement suits both cats.
Ask every operator to quote the same arrival time, collection time, room type and care instructions. For example, a twice-daily charge matters more over two weeks than a small difference in the room price. Compare the complete care arrangement, not just the entry rate.
Costs to put in writing
- Nights or calendar days: does arriving Monday and leaving Friday count as four nights or five charged days?
- Taxes and peak dates: is the quoted total final, and are your dates subject to different conditions or a minimum stay?
- Additional cats: is the price per room, per cat or a combination?
- Food and litter: what is included, and what must you supply?
- Medication: is charging per dose, task or day? Are refused or missed doses handled differently?
- Transport: confirm both directions, additional cats, waiting time and the return slot.
- Early arrival or late collection: ask what happens if there is no spare room when your travel runs late.
- Cancellation: distinguish cash refunds, hotel credit and non-refundable payments.
Do not assume a long-stay discount applies to the entire stay. Check when it starts, which room types qualify and whether peak dates are excluded. A month-long booking also needs a plan for replenishing food and reviewing any change in your cat's care needs.
Choose the setup that suits your cat
A private cabin and a private room are different
A cabin can have hiding space and shelves without being a walk-in room. Conversely, a large room is not automatically a good fit if the layout makes food, water or the litter tray difficult for your cat to reach.
Ask for current dimensions and a photo of the exact accommodation. During a visit, look at where your cat will rest, hide, scratch and use the tray. Check how easily staff can clean it and how the cat is secured while a door is open.
For an older cat or one with mobility needs, discuss low-level access and the individual care plan with your vet and the operator. Decorative climbing furniture does not answer that question.
Sharing and playtime need a clear agreement
Sharing with a familiar cat from the same household is different from sharing with unfamiliar cats. Ask whether your cats can be separated if the arrangement stops working, and what separate accommodation would cost.
Cats Protection's cattery-preparation advice recommends hiding places, avoiding direct contact between cats and allowing cats to approach staff rather than forcing interaction. That is a useful care principle, not a Singapore licensing rule.
Ask what "playtime" means at the property: one cat at a time, your household together, or a group. Also ask how staff respond if your cat prefers to remain in its room. A camera view can be useful, but it cannot replace a person noticing a problem and responding.
A sitter at your home may be another option
For a cat unsettled by a change of environment, a reliable sitter visiting your own home may suit better. Cats Protection's holiday-care advice suggests considering the individual cat, checking the carer's experience and arranging a meeting before you leave.
Compare actual care coverage, not simply one visit price against one boarding night. Ask how long each visit lasts, whether feeding and medication timings are covered, and who steps in if the sitter cannot attend. Your home must also remain secure and accessible in an emergency.
This is different from boarding at somebody else's home. Do not assume a sitter profile or platform listing establishes the approvals for an off-site boarding arrangement.
Cat boarding Singapore: documents and care questions
Check health paperwork before a non-refundable payment
The AVS boarding conditions specify vaccination against feline panleukopenia, calicivirus and herpesvirus. The usual requirement is completion at least two weeks before boarding; satisfactory antibody results interpreted by a veterinarian are an alternative. Urgent exceptions require veterinarian-directed, documented arrangements and operator action, not simply an owner's waiver.
Ask your vet and the hotel which records are acceptable for your cat. Do not arrange an unnecessary extra vaccine solely because a generic webpage uses different wording. Our Singapore cat vaccination guide explains the wider planning questions.
Have the operator approve the documents before committing to a payment you cannot recover. These may include vaccination or antibody evidence, parasite-treatment records, FIV/FeLV results, sterilisation evidence, licence details and a health history. Some are facility-specific requirements; they are not all universal AVS requirements.
Ask about people, not just cameras
Ask directly: Is anyone physically on site overnight? If not, who monitors concerns, how are they alerted and how quickly can they attend?
AVS's emergency provisions require an accessible keyholder who can attend promptly. That does not mean every licensed hotel has someone sleeping on the premises. Likewise, "24/7 CCTV" does not explain whether anyone watches it continuously or what happens if the connection fails.
If your cat needs medication or special care, share the exact instructions before booking. Establish which tasks staff accept, who performs them and what happens if your cat resists handling. A boarding service is not a substitute for veterinary treatment or hospital care when that is what your cat needs.
Ask for the veterinary contact, emergency transport plan, decision-maker if you cannot be reached and authorisation arrangements for treatment. Do not agree to a plan that dismisses a health change as normal settling-in without assessment.
A message you can send before booking
I am looking for boarding from [arrival date and time] to [collection date and time] for [number of cats]. My cat is [age] and usually [brief temperament]. Please confirm the exact room and licensed premises, admission documents, whether unfamiliar cats mix, and overnight staffing. My cat needs [food, medication or other care]. Can you accommodate those instructions and provide an itemised total, cancellation terms and emergency-vet procedure?
A clear reply gives you something concrete to compare between hotels. It also helps the operator identify a mismatch before check-in day.
Prepare for drop-off and collection
Pack for a familiar routine
Bring a secure carrier, the accepted paperwork, your cat's usual food and any labelled medication with veterinary instructions. Agree how food should be portioned and stored, particularly anything needing refrigeration.
Add an approved familiar blanket or toy, and tell staff about litter preferences, feeding habits and handling sensitivities. Check what the hotel allows before packing bulky bedding or equipment. Cats Protection recommends introducing the carrier well ahead of the trip and avoiding abrupt routine changes; preparation cannot guarantee how an individual cat will settle.
Our first-time cat-owner checklist is useful for checking the everyday essentials you may need to send along.
Make the handover specific
Confirm the arrival appointment, collection slot and emergency contact. Tell staff what normal eating, toileting and activity look like for your cat, then agree how concerns will be communicated. A daily photo is pleasant; an update that says whether your cat has eaten and used the tray is more useful for the care handover.
At collection, ask about food intake, toileting, any medication given or missed and any issue you should discuss with your vet. Bring home the remaining medication and written instructions. If your cat seems unwell during or after the stay, contact a veterinarian rather than assuming travel or boarding is the cause.
Frequently asked questions
How much does cat boarding in Singapore cost?
The examples checked for this guide start at S$40 per night for Cat Paradise's Cozy Cabin, S$48 for Catnap's Standard Premium Suite and S$90 for Shangri-Paw's Comfort room. Larger accommodation and extra care cost more. These are different products, so request a total for your exact cat, room and dates rather than using the lowest figure as a market-wide promise.
Can two cats stay together?
Some operators provide interconnecting cabins or rooms for cats from the same household. Confirm both cats are accepted, the room capacity, additional-cat charges and a backup separation plan. A bonded pair and two cats that merely tolerate each other may need different arrangements; sharing should not be chosen only to save money.
Is a cat hotel better than a sitter?
Neither is best for every cat. Consider your cat's response to unfamiliar spaces and people, medication schedule, the security of your home and the actual supervision available. A sitter who visits your home and a commercial boarding facility offer different arrangements. Ask the same practical care and emergency questions of both.
Can a senior cat or a cat on medication board?
Possibly, but acceptance depends on the cat's condition and the operator's facilities and staff. Discuss suitability with your vet and obtain the hotel's agreement to the precise care plan. Do not infer medical capability from the room price, a licence or a camera feed. Some cats need veterinary boarding or hospital care instead.
Can I book cat boarding at the last minute?
You can ask about vacancies, but availability does not remove admission requirements. Send your records immediately and let the operator and your vet assess whether the arrangement is suitable. Do not assume a missing vaccine lead time, unresolved illness or incomplete documents can be waived at the reception desk.
Start with the care plan
Choose the place that can explain how it will care for your particular cat, then compare the complete price. The useful next step is a room visit or a clear written reply covering the premises, routine and emergency arrangements.
Once those answers are satisfactory, check the final quote and cancellation terms before paying. That gives you a considered booking, not just a room reserved because the headline rate looked reasonable.