# Pet Hotel Story™

> Build and manage a virtual pet hotel, collecting and caring for animals. (iPhone/iPad app by Storm8 Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-hotel-story/id514808087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 2,094 App Store ratings · 329 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-hotel-story/id514808087/reviews.md

## What is Pet Hotel Story™?

Build the ultimate vacation destination for the world's cutest pets! 

Watch adorable fur-balls play in your towering paradise hotel. They'll prance from room to room, checking out attractions you build for their enjoyment. Introduce pets to their soulmates and help them raise babies, all from the comfort of your personalized paradise! 

- COLLECT your favorite Dogs, Cats, and exotic pets! 
- BUILD and decorate 50+ beautiful and spectacular rooms and decorations! 
- UNLOCK unique pets like the Heart Piglet from the Honeymoon Suite. 
- Your pets will have FUN relaxing with yoga, hitting the ski slopes or rocking out on the dance floor! 
- Party with the pets at your FRIENDS’ island hotels! 
- Sharp, stunning graphics and animations. 
- Invite your Facebook or Storm8 friends to play with you. 
- FREE weekly updates with new pets, rooms, and more! 

Pet Hotel Story is the BEST looking FREE pet and hotel game for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! 

Please note: Pet Hotel Story is an online only game. Your device must have an active internet connection to play.

Please note that Pet Hotel Story is free to play, but you can purchase in-app items with real money.  To delete this feature, on your device go to Settings Menu -> General -> Restrictions option.  You can then simply turn off In-App Purchases under "Allowed Content".  In addition, Pet Hotel Story may link to social media services, such as Facebook, and Storm8 will have access to your information through such services.

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## Key features

- Collect dogs, cats, and exotic pets
- Build and decorate 50+ rooms
- Unlock unique pets
- Pets enjoy various activities
- Visit friends' hotels
- Stunning graphics and animations
- Free weekly updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2900 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| 530 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 530 Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pet Hotel Story™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Cute and engaging pets
- 💬 Ability to chat with friends
- 🏨 Enjoyable hotel building experience

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive expansions and in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Long wait times for building and expansions
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on room sizes
- 🤖 Presence of bot-like 'Stormie' character

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Quests not registering completed tasks
- Disappearing expansion progress and purchased rooms
- Inconsistent behavior with soulmates and baby pets

**Most requested features**

- Update the game to be compatible with newer iOS versions
- Add more interactive pet features like mini-games
- Implement a reset/restart option for the game
- Improve the chat/messaging system to reduce bullying

## Recent user reviews (10 of 329)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-hotel-story/id514808087/reviews.md

### 5/5 — BRING THIS GAME BACK

*2026-07-27, version 1.0.4*

i played this game as a child and i loved it so much , i think about it often and i wish it was playable on my current iphone. PLEASE BRING THIS BACK

### 5/5 — Updateeee

*2026-07-20, version 1.0.4*

please update the game i want to play again 🥲

### 5/5 — Please UPDATE

*2026-05-02, version 1.0.4*

I absolutely loved this game as a child and would really enjoy playing it again. I feel like i NEED it to be updated for the newer iPhones. I know my sister & I would love to play this game again. One of my favorite games of all time ❤️

### 5/5 — Update pleaseeeeee

*2026-03-24, version 1.0.4*

This is one of my favourite apps but it is not updated to IOS 11
Other than that I love this app

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-02-01, version 1.0.4*

I just found my old tablet from before elementary and I was just playing this game😍u dont know how dissapointed i was to find out i cant get it on my phone this is the best game ive ever played😭🙏 if anyone sees this that still has it my Storm8 ID is Mayaatloveing

### 5/5 — Update please

*2026-01-31, version 1.0.4*

Please make an update. This game was so good and I miss it!!

### 5/5 — Please bring it back

*2025-12-04, version 1.0.4*

I loved this game. Please update it so I can play it again

### 5/5 — Please update it

*2025-12-01, version 1.0.4*

I really would love to play this game again!! I was obsessed with it years ago and I still think about it but it hasn’t been compatible with any of the newer iOS’s ☹️

### 5/5 — Please Update 🙏

*2025-11-19, version 1.0.4*

I loved this game when I was a kid! I know my account still exists. Unfortunately the game doesn't work with anything past iOS 11. It has been 12 years since the last update so I doubt it but I still hope you will update.

### 5/5 — PLEASE

*2025-11-09, version 1.0.4*

PLEASE LET ME PLAY

## Frequently asked questions about Pet Hotel Story™

### What is Pet Hotel Story™?

Pet Hotel Story™ is a game where you build and manage a vacation destination for virtual pets. You can collect various animals, design and decorate hotel rooms, and watch your pets enjoy activities and even raise families.

### What are the key features of Pet Hotel Story™?

Key features include collecting a variety of dogs, cats, and exotic pets, building and decorating over 50 unique rooms and decorations, unlocking special pets, and engaging pets in fun activities like yoga and dancing. You can also visit friends' hotels and receive free weekly updates with new content.

### Is Pet Hotel Story™ free to play?

Yes, Pet Hotel Story™ is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases for items that can be bought with real money. You can disable this feature in your device's settings under Restrictions.

### What devices is Pet Hotel Story™ compatible with?

The game is designed for iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It requires an active internet connection to play as it is an online-only game.

### Can I play Pet Hotel Story™ offline?

No, Pet Hotel Story™ is an online-only game. You must have an active internet connection on your device to play. This allows for features like visiting friends' hotels and receiving regular updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2013-08-06

- iPhone 5 Support

### 1.0.3 — 2012-07-09

Bug Fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2012-05-04

Performance and Stability Improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2012-04-25

Many New Pets!

### 1.0 — 2012-04-10

No release notes.

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