About us
Your cat quickly becomes one of ours
The Cat Hotel is a family-run cattery in Linden, Johannesburg, built for cats only. Owner-managed from day one, with a focus on personal care.
Our story
From concrete runs to garden villas
We started in Linden as a central place for cat parents to board their cats while they travel, move house or renovate.
Over time the old concrete runs were replaced with spacious villas and gardens planted with cat-friendly plants. Today it is still owner-managed and family-run, and every guest gets to know us by name.
Our mission
Comfort, care and trust
We want every cat to be treated as one of our own, in a calm setting with running water, birds and plenty of sunny ledges.
Our team gives one-on-one attention and exercise time on the cat walks and in the central play area.
Cats never share with strangers
Each family gets its own villa, indoor or garden. Cats from the same family can share; cats from different families never do. It keeps stress and illness down.
Features for fussy felines
The little things, done properly
Superior clumping litter
100% grass-based, dust-free and lightweight. Kind to paws and noses.
Filtered drinking water
Borehole water, reverse-osmosis filtered and remineralised.
Central to Johannesburg
In Linden, a short drive from Randburg, Northcliff, Parkhurst and Sandton.
Cosy lofts
The Deluxe villas have large lofts with foam mattresses and blankets.
Tranquil gardens
Grass, shrubs, birdsong and the sound of running water.
Scratchers on every patio
A large circular scratcher in every villa, and two in the Deluxe villas.
Panel heaters
Choose heating when you book. Heaters run at night, and doors have a cut-out for 24/7 garden access.
Family-run, on site
The owner lives on site with her family, so someone is always close by.
Around the hotel
A peek inside
Come and meet us
Viewings are by appointment, during our visiting hours.