Dog daycare, boarding and grooming in Cape Town — compared

Our services at a glance

• Daycare: 6am–7pm. First visit is an assessment day (drop-off 08:00, pick-up from 15:00). From R250 per day for 1 dog.
• Nightcare: 19:00–midnight. Not a sleepover. R290 per night.
• Boarding (Deluxe Suites, Fritsidential Suite, Dog Dormitory): 24/7 hotel. Daycare assessment day first. From R600 per night for 1 dog.
• Grooming: Monday to Sunday, 08:00–16:30. Not on a dog's first day. Wash and brush from R225.

Prices shown are the starting rates from our rates page, where you'll find every package, multi-day pass and longer-stay tier.

Daycare

A day of play, socialising and rest under the watch of our team, right in Cape Town City Centre.

• Hours: 6am to 7pm.
• First visit: every new dog starts with a daycare assessment day. Drop-off is at 08:00 and pick-up is no earlier than 15:00.
• No sleepover on a dog's first visit. Just like you wouldn't let a child sleep over on their first day of school, dogs settle in at daycare first.
• 1 Day Pass: R250 for 1 dog, R425 for 2 dogs. Multi-day passes and annual subscriptions are listed on the rates page.

Nightcare

• Hours: 19:00 to midnight.
• Nightcare is not a sleepover. Your dog goes home by midnight.
• Arrange Nightcare with the front desk before check-in.
• R290 per night.

Boarding and sleepovers

Sleepovers are booked as Deluxe Suites, the Fritsidential Suite or Dog Dormitory. The hotel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

• 1 Night+: from R600 for 1 dog, and R450 per additional dog (25% discount). Longer-stay tiers are listed on the rates page.
• First visit: your dog needs a daycare assessment day before their first sleepover.
• December peak (17 December 2026 to 6 January 2027): 2-night minimum, with a holding fee due within 48 hours to secure the booking.
• See our December holiday boarding page for peak-season details.

Grooming

• Hours: Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 16:30. Grooming is never 24 hours.
• No grooming on a dog's first day. Dogs are groomed only once they've settled in.
• Wash and brush from R225 (small dogs, up to R360 for giant breeds). Wash, brush and cut from R330. Full spa from R385.
• Read more about our grooming parlour.

Before your dog's first visit

• Vaccinations must be up to date.
• Dogs over 6 months must be sterilised.
• New puppies are welcome. See puppy daycare and socialisation.

Frequently asked questions

What are your daycare hours?

Daycare at atFrits runs from 6am to 7pm. The dog hotel itself is open 24/7, 365 days a year at 117 Castle St, Cape Town City Centre.

Is Nightcare a sleepover?

No. Nightcare runs from 19:00 to midnight and is not a sleepover. It must be arranged with the front desk before check-in.

Can my dog sleep over on their first visit?

No. Just like you wouldn't let a child sleep over on their first day of school, dogs start with a daycare assessment day first. Drop-off is at 08:00 and pick-up is no earlier than 15:00.

Can my dog be groomed on their first day?

No. Grooming happens only once your dog has settled in. The grooming parlour is open Monday to Sunday, 08:00–16:30, and is never 24 hours.

What are the December peak boarding rules?

December peak runs from 17 December 2026 to 6 January 2027, with a 2-night minimum. A holding fee is due within 48 hours to secure the booking.

What vaccinations and sterilisation do you require?

Vaccinations must be up to date. Dogs over 6 months must be sterilised, in line with City of Cape Town by-laws and atFrits policy.

Which boarding room types do you offer?

Sleepovers are booked as Deluxe Suites, the Fritsidential Suite, or Dog Dormitory. Full current prices are listed on the rates page.

Ready to book your dog's stay?

Or call 021 200 4244. Our rates · December holiday boarding · Puppy daycare · Grooming parlour