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Welcome

Welcome to Hillcrest Cat Motel, a peaceful rural retreat nestled in the beautiful Belmont Hills, just 20 minutes from Wellington City. Our kind and experienced team works hard to ensure every stay is a positive, stress-free experience where your cat’s health, happiness, and wellbeing are our absolute priority.

Meet Caroline

Caroline is the devoted second-generation manager of Hillcrest, one of Wellington’s longest established catteries. Working alongside mum Gail, they continue the Hillcrest legacy as one fur-midible team. Caroline brings a lifelong love of all animals and over 20 years of experience, along with a serious sense of responsibility and passion for the care of every cat.

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Take a Tour

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Book Now

Bookings go fast, especially on weekends and holidays, we'd hate for your baby to miss out!

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FAQs

Does my cat need to be vaccinated?
What will my cat eat?
What if they get sick?
When do I have to pay?

All your questions answered over on our FAQs page, or please contact us

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What our clients say

"Hillcrest were amazing! Our lovely cat was with them for three months while we set up in a new city. Gail, Caroline and Jen kept in touch giving us updates, photos and videos of our sweet boy. It was hard being away from him but wonderful knowing he was so affectionately cared for by the team at Hillcrest."

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