Our Story
Seventeen years ago, Hotel for Cats changed what cat boarding looked like in Sydney. Today, our vet co-owned cat hotel in Blakehurst is still built around privacy, comfort and individual care.
Years in business
The Beginning
Hotel for Cats began with one question: why do cats have to holiday in cages?
The answer became Sydney’s finest cat boarding experience, designed and built by Holly Bathgate, raised beside Blakehurst Vet, and running since 2009.
The Idea
Seventeen years ago, a long-time client asked if Blakehurst Vet could care for her cat for two months while she travelled to Europe. At the time, the only option was a cage in the vet clinic. Holly simply couldn’t bring herself to do it.
That moment sparked a vision for something entirely new in Sydney cat boarding: spacious, beautifully designed suites with televisions, climbing shelves, and room for cats to stretch, play, and relax. A place created entirely around feline comfort. Not human convenience.
The Reality
Today, Hotel for Cats is a purpose-built facility on King Georges Road, Blakehurst, complete with designer suites, televisions, cat wheels, climbing shelves, and natural light throughout.
Sydney’s premier cat hotel, born from one woman’s vision, creativity, and deep love for cats.
“Sydney’s cats deserved better, and 17 years ago, nobody was giving it to them, so we did. A cat on holiday should feel like they’re on holiday. Not like they’re waiting for their family to come back.”
Holly Bathgate, Founder
Why Hotel for Cats
We built Hotel for Cats because cats deserve better than a cage and a quick daily pat.
Personal by design.
Your cat is known by name, not room number. We stay small on purpose so every guest gets the attention they deserve.
Vet co-owned.
A full veterinary clinic is on-site. Peace of mind isn’t a feature here. It’s the foundation.
No shared spaces. No strangers. Every cat has their own suite. Quiet, comfortable, and entirely their own.
Designer rooms.
Custom furniture, climbing spaces, and natural light. Built for cats, not humans.
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