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The Grove

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Suite (The Grove)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Bar

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Map
Chandlers Cross, Watford, England, WD3 4TG
  • The Grove
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cassiobury Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Clarendon Suite

Clarendon Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Grove)

Suite (The Grove)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, View

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Victoria Suite

Victoria Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Piano Suite

Piano Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Villiers Suite

Villiers Suite

  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, View

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, View (King)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hyde Suite

Hyde Suite

  • 64 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

  • 34 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Watford

Located in Watford, The Grove is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 5 minutes from Cassiobury Park. .This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Watford Palace Theatre and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Topgolf Watford.

What's nearby

  • The Grove - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cassiobury Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Watford Palace Theatre - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Topgolf Watford - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Watford Junction Station - 6 min drive
  • Watford Underground Station - 8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rhubarb Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sunny Side Brunch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed at the Grove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Studio Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Grove

Luxury hotel on the beach, with indoor pool
The Grove offers 215 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary newspapers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach and 2 outdoor tennis courts. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sequoia has 16 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 215 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at The Stables, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
The Stables - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
The Glasshouse - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Lounges - Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Colette's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 28 for adults and GBP 14 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Colette's
  • The Glasshouse
  • The Lounges
  • The Stables

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Microwave on request
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 16 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by credit card or debit card and is due at the time of check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 6 2025 to May 7 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Beach
  • Tennis courts
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to September 14:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Beach
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 200.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 28 for adults and GBP 14.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 80.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night
  • High chair fee: GBP 0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Use of the spa and walled garden facilities is permitted after 1 PM on day of arrival. Use of the facilities before 1 PM incurs a resort fee of GBP 30 per person.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grove Aparthotel Watford
Grove Watford
Grove Hotel Watford
The Grove Hotel
The Grove Watford
The Grove Hotel Watford

The Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 195 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

RICKY

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navaneet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the staff at the Grove for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay
Wonderful stay, we were upgraded to the mansions. It was just what we needed to relax. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Parveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely hotel and grounds, beautiful walking trails, and service - staff are genuinely helpful and friendly. My only disappointment was this was booked for my birthday which the hotel was aware of, but there was no birthday surprise in the room upon arrival, no happy birthday at check in mentioned, and this was just a bit of a downer. Check in was also delayed as the room wasn’t ready till after 3pm which you don’t expect for a 5 star at this price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is one of a kind. Never stayed in a resort where staff is so welcoming and helpful. Food choice was amazing especially for a vegan were many places dont accommodate it. From the parking to the checkout - all was spectacular. My first time at this hotel and i will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel but room prices gave us higher expectations than were met. Whilst we were very fortunate to be upgraded from a standard room to deluxe, it still fell short. Our cold tap wouldn’t run, weak toilet flush, we had very basic mini bar and the hallways to the bedrooms were very dated and didn’t smell particularly fresh. Great all round hotel with amazing amenities but it could do with modernising the rooms. Tv was old fashioned (but did have Netflix), and balcony was very small with two very basic chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay. I would say the view rooms probably not worth it. Ours was half obstructed by a wall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing for our kids, 2 and 5. They absolutely loved it!!! It was a great spot and of our 14 days overseas their breakfast offering was the MOST EPIC!! So delicious! Super impressed. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not up to usual high standards
We are regulars at The Grove and love it there, but the dinner service (outside the lounge) was dreadful last night. Lack of attentiveness, no proactivity, incredibly slow, etc. At £750 a night in a 5* hotel, that’s just not acceptable. Everything else was great, as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Anniversary Stay
It was our 24th wedding anniversary & this was addressed by us being given an early check in (requested some time before) & a slightly later check out as we had a morning spa treatment. We were given a bottle of champagne & chocolates in our room & the staff were all thoroughly assertive, kind & helpful. A few months prior to our stay we had a phonecall to ask if the a customer Relations Team could help with anything during our stay & a few days before our stay we had a watts app message asking the same thing & responded to any messages almost immediately so the service was impeccable. Every part of the hotel was spotless clean, well sign posted & 5 star. The ‘Feast on Cloud 9’ was a lovely experience as was the pop up restaurant Skewd. The walled garden & outside pool & beach was amazing especially as we had fantastic weather. If we could afford it I would love to stay again & would highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024