The Barkington

The Barkington is Wilmington’s top luxury pet hotel with 11,000 sq. ft. of premium daycare, hotel-style boarding, and spa-quality baths. We offer structured playgroups, climate-controlled suites, and experienced, loving staff who treat every dog like family

Whether your pup is here for a day of fun or a weeklong stay, they’ll enjoy top-tier care in a clean, safe, and engaging environment. Locally owned and operated, The Barkington is trusted by pet parents who want more than basic care—they want the best

Book now and see why we’re Wilmington’s favorite pet resort!

Located at 2907 Blue Clay Rd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429, The Barkington operates as a pet groomer serving Castle Hayne in North Carolina. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as dog day care center, dog walker, pet boarding service, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Castle Hayne, price depends on breed, size, coat condition and temperament: small short-coated dogs cost least, while doodles, poodles and double-coated breeds take longer and cost more, and matting adds a dematting fee. Ask whether the groomer is certified, how dogs are dried (cage dryers versus hand drying), whether rabies vaccination proof is required in North Carolina, and how long your pet will stay. Most dogs need a groom every four to eight weeks. Saturdays and the weeks before holidays book up first, so schedule ahead and check the listing for hours, phone number and Google rating.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 7 am–6:30 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach The Barkington at (910) 769-3568; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is the-barkington.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 248 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded pet groomers in Castle Hayne.

Castle Hayne is in North Carolina, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Castle Hayne follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

See the other pet groomers in Castle Hayne listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. If you own or manage The Barkington, you can claim this listing to correct details, add photos and a description, and receive a verified badge. Everyone else can help by leaving an honest review on Google after a visit.