Hotel for Dogs: A Luxury Pet Resort Just Opened in Pompano Beach

Dog-friendly hotels are abundant, but few properties go as far as K9 Resorts. The multi-award-winning luxury boarding and dog daycare franchise opened its first South Florida property — its second in the state — in Pompano Beach earlier this month.

Dubbed "the Ritz-Carlton for Dogs," K9 offers luxury dog boarding suites with premium dog beds, chandeliers, and high-definition TVs. Other upscale amenities include bathing salons with premium shampoos and large outdoor and indoor play yards.
Luxury boarding options range from traditional standard ($59 per day) to double ($69), executive ($84), and luxury ($109) suites. All accommodations include a choice between "all-day group play or individual playtime with staff," comfort bedding, and meals by Blue Buffalo. Higher-end options offer pups luxury bedding and even a "sound-resistant environment."

The Pompano Beach location opened February 1, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed last week. In a statement announcing the opening, K9 Resorts co-founder and co-CEO Steven Parker said the success of the first location in Wellington led to the company's decision to expand in Broward. The company also has a property in the Orlando area.
Nehme Abouzeid, chief marketing officer of Luxury Pet Hotel Investments, LLC, K9 Resorts Pompano Beach's franchisee, tells New Times the brand is expanding in Florida because of the state's leisure-minded culture. "We think Florida is a great market with a high quality of life — the people, and the vibrant leisure pursuits," he says. The region's status as a travel hub also came into play. "We do everything five-star resort-style... whether people are going to work five days a week and need to leave the dog for daycare, or going on a vacation out of town and need to leave the dog overnight."

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has offered luxury doggie daycare and boarding services at its facilities for more than 20 years. The company operates in 20 states with almost 50 locations — 14 in the New York/New Jersey area alone. The company's growth also aligns with the post-pandemic growth of the pet industry, which was valued at $150 billion in 2024. Last year, K9 Resorts secured 32 franchise agreements to open more locations around the United States. This year, it plans to open 25 new resorts and sign more than 30 new franchise licenses.