Melbourne
A hotel made for cats.
Cat-only boarding and fear-free grooming in Melbourne.
Why XMMO Exists
Cats first. Always.
XMMO wasn’t built as a business idea — it was built as a response. A cat-first space where every stay and every groom puts emotional safety ahead of convenience.
The Hotel
A room to feel at home in.
Private condos and penthouse suites. Fresh meals. One-on-one play, twice daily.
From $21/night(excl. GST)
Discover the Hotel →Grooming
Groomed on their terms.
Fear-Free certified. Grooming with consent, not control.
Discover Grooming →
The Space
Step inside.
A calm, considered environment — built for cats, not just for photographs.
Take the 3D Virtual Tour →
How We Care
Care goes beyond the room.
Every meal is made fresh, in-house. Every cat gets one-on-one attention. We cook every bowl ourselves because we believe food is the foundation of a healthy, happy cat — so nothing is stockpiled, and nothing is processed. Just fresh meals, made daily, for every cat in our care.
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Meet Ben
Cat care is a craft.
Ben Kim has spent years learning how cats actually want to be handled — not just how to groom them. Every session starts with trust, not a pair of scissors.
Fear Free Certified Professional · ISFC Singapore · NCGI USA
Ben leads XMMO with a quiet conviction that caring for animals is a calling.
Read Ben’s story →Evidence
1,500+
five-star reviews · Google & Fresha
Real cats, real care — 1,500+ five-star reviews combined across Google and Fresha.
See all reviews →What Clients Say
Straight from Google.
349 Google reviews
Eldeb_Katrina Mangubat
September 2, 2026
★★★★★
As always, excellent service!
Laki Ahmed
September 1, 2026
★★★★★
Cairo had a amazing time getting groomed he had it all done and is a happy boy. Thank you XMMO for being so patient and kind.
Shadi Habash
September 1, 2026
★★★★★
Amazing team and service. We were worried the cats will be anxious but it was great to see them getting pampered by such lovely people. We will definitely come back!
Tan Tran
August 31, 2026
★★★★★
Great service! Nice and dedicated staff. Our cat was well looked after. Please don’t go anywhere. Tiara and Ben, you guys are fantastic!
Fox Garwood
August 24, 2026
★★★★★
When I adopted my boy last year he was slightly matted and I couldn’t get his fur to smell or feel clean. I took him here to get washed and clipped and he immediately seemed to feel better! My cat always leaves feeling so soft, smelling good, and seeming very comfortable.
The XMMO Difference
Why our customers choose us.
Convenient location
10 min from Costco Ardeer, 10 min from Highpoint, 20 min from the airport, 20 min from the CBD.
24-hour check-in & check-out
Flexible arrivals and departures by appointment. An additional fee applies outside usual business hours.
Competitive pricing
Premium care without inflated luxury pricing — among the most affordable cat boarding in Melbourne, without cutting corners.
Proven reputation
1,500+ five-star reviews across Google and Fresha. Real clients, real cats, long-term trust.
Cat-only grooming salon
A dedicated feline-only space with no dogs, helping create a calmer, quieter grooming experience designed around cats.
Comfort & reassurance
Air-conditioned, heated, air-purified — built for feline comfort. Photo and video updates every 3–4 days.
Our Services
Simple pricing. No surprise fees.
Everything you actually pay for — nothing you don’t.
Cat Hotel
$21/day
excl. GST
Lion Cut
$75
cut only
Teddy Bear Cut
$75
cut only
Deshedding Wash
$70
bath, dry & brush-out
Gentle Bath & Dry
$55
with nail clipping
Before You Visit
Get to know us before you visit.
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A cat-only environment
No dogs. No mixed-species spaces. Just feline-focused care.
Daily hygiene protocol
Professional disinfection, fresh litter, and clean surfaces every day.
Academy
Want to learn the craft yourself?
XMMO’s Cat Grooming Academy trains the next generation of feline groomers.
Ready when you are.
Whether it’s a stay, a groom, or both — booking takes two minutes.