Pet boarding service · Norfolk, VA · reviewed since 2014
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%59+4.2Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#47 of 74 pet boarding facilitiesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 37%
4.7★★★★★256 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.77★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Holly Ridge Manor 4.7 out of 5 based on 256 reviews, with the owner responding to 69% of them. Customers frequently praise the facility’s amenities, such as pools and spacious rooms, and highlight the staff’s attentiveness, including daily updates, report cards, and personalized care for individual dogs. Recurring themes include friendly service and easy booking communication. However, some lower-rated reviews cite issues with unexpected pickup fees, inconsistent responsiveness to calls, and concerns regarding kennel cough transmission during stays.
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 256 reviews (91% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 256 Google reviews (219 with written comments, 23 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 69% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 18, 2026.
Service: Pet Boarding Facility serving Norfolk, Virginia.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet boarding facilities
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyPet Boarding Facilities median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Holly Ridge Manor Canine Country Club: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Holly Ridge Manor Canine Country Club: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Holly Ridge Manor Canine Country Club: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Holly Ridge Manor Canine Country Club: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Holly Ridge Manor Canine Country Club: 59/100 on this factor. Category median: 45.C
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Star ratings
256 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars23391%
4 stars31%
3 stars31%
2 stars42%
1 star135%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 219 written reviews
94%praise
Praise17694%
Complaints116%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price815%
Reasonable4585%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude7037%
Would recommend4424%
Quality & results2413%
Honesty & trust179%
Speed & response147%
Price & value105%
Communication84%
What customers talk about
We read 219 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The friendly staff puts you at ease that they'll take care of your pups while you're on your relaxing vacation with no worries.”
“Linda that runs the Pet Hotel is extremely rude and her behavior is completely unprofessional.”
“I would definitely recommend Holly Ridge and send Toby back again.”
“The staff always does an exceptional job in taking care of my dog.”
“We have used in home pet sitters on occasion but honestly we feel like a stay at Holly Ridge is better for our dogs.”
“Fast forward to the past several years my pups Bella , an Aussie and Rivkah my Yellow Lab ( also has seizures) love it as well.”
“It’s reasonably priced and the staff is genuinely interested in the welfare of your dog(s).”
“This place is too expensive to deal with snotty front desk people.”
“Booking and overall communication is extremely easy.”
People customers mention
Yorkie3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Holly Ridge Manor Canine Country Club for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
JJennifer5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Gunner has been going to Holly Ridge since he was a puppy. He’s been to daycare, and he frequents the hotel as well. Gunner is now 7 and still wags his tail at drop off and trots back to his room without looking back.
Reasonable priceDog boarding
SSue10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Bella has enjoyed her time at Holly Ridge and we love the staff’s customer service and attention to every detail especially when it comes to our girl!
They always respond to my emails checking up on her.
I love getting a report card too! Nice added touch!
Reasonable priceDog groomingDog boarding
DDebby3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
My 16 month old Yorkie had never been boarded so I was a little worried about how he would do. He is a momma’s boy! Anyway, I used them once before for another dog many years ago so I knew what to expect. The care given to Archie was great. He was very happy to see me but he didn’t seem ready to go home so…
Reasonable priceDog boardingService not listed
KK4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Holly Ridge is a great place to leave your pups! The friendly staff puts you at ease that they'll take care of your pups while you're on your relaxing vacation with no worries. Also, a great perk is they'll come home tired and sleep for days. 😉
Reasonable priceDog boarding
MMaeve1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★
I have boarded my dog here three times now and two of the three he has gotten bad kennel cough as a result. Just beware for your pups.
Dog boarding
AAnne4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Our dogs, Buddy & Henry, have stayed at Holly Ridge over many, many years. As pet parents, we are thrilled with the care and attention our dogs receive while staying at Holly Ridge Manor. Some visits are short and others can be for a couple of weeks. Each time our guys return happy and healthy.
We have used in…
Gunner has been going to Holly Ridge since he was a puppy. He’s been to daycare, and he frequents the hotel as well. Gunner is now 7 and still wags his tail at drop off and trots back to his room without looking back.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding
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Sue Baird10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sue has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Bella has enjoyed her time at Holly Ridge and we love the staff’s customer service and attention to every detail especially when it comes to our girl!
They always respond to my emails checking up on her.
I love getting a report card too! Nice added touch!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for your good review! We love miss Bella, she always has tons of fun and we can't wait to have her back soon!
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Debby Forehand3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Debby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My 16 month old Yorkie had never been boarded so I was a little worried about how he would do. He is a momma’s boy! Anyway, I used them once before for another dog many years ago so I knew what to expect. The care given to Archie was great. He was very happy to see me but he didn’t seem ready to go home so apparently he had a great time. He will definitely be back!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding, Service not listed
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K Schweik4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews K has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Holly Ridge is a great place to leave your pups! The friendly staff puts you at ease that they'll take care of your pups while you're on your relaxing vacation with no worries. Also, a great perk is they'll come home tired and sleep for days. 😉
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding
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Maeve Haynes1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Maeve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our dogs, Buddy & Henry, have stayed at Holly Ridge over many, many years. As pet parents, we are thrilled with the care and attention our dogs receive while staying at Holly Ridge Manor. Some visits are short and others can be for a couple of weeks. Each time our guys return happy and healthy.
We have used in home pet sitters on occasion but honestly we feel like a stay at Holly Ridge is better for our dogs. Highly recommend the Holly Ridge team! 5 stars!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding
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Laura Larkin11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Everyone at Holly Ridge is always incredibly nice, wonderful with your pup, and extremely professional. They are wonderful about answering any questions and alleviating your concerns. Our pup has attended both the boarding and daycare and had a fantastic time with each visit.
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Jenny Kenneley8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jenny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Toby, our six year-old miniature poodle, had the time of his life at Holly Ridge. He ate well, played with all the other friendly dogs, and got a glowing report card at the end of his Stay. I would definitely recommend Holly Ridge and send Toby back again. The next time we go out of town. It was like a wonderful summer camp for him.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog walking, Dog grooming, Dog boarding
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Emily ScottLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.