The Grove
5.0 star property

Hotel with private beach and full-service spa

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The Grove

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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Courtyard
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby

Overview of The Grove

9.0

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Watford by travellers.
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Watford.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Chandlers Cross, Watford, England, WD3 4TG
  • Popular LocationThe Grove1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Potting Shed at the Grove3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatford Junction Station6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)32 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - single
  • 34 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - single
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, View (King)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - single
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - single
  • 34 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Watford

Located in Watford, The Grove is in a rural area and on a private beach. Topgolf Watford and The Snow Centre are worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Cassiobury Park and Watford Palace Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.

What's nearby

  • The Grove - 1 min walk
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 5 min drive
  • Watford Palace Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Topgolf Watford - 9 min drive
  • Vicarage Road - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • The Sunny Side Brunch - 6 min drive
  • The Dome Bar - 6 min drive
  • Cassiobury Park Hub & Daisy’s in the Park - 9 min drive
  • The Kings Head - 4 min drive

About this property

The Grove

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Located close to Cassiobury Park and Watford Palace Theatre, The Grove provides a golf course, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a sports massage, aromatherapy and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. Enjoy golf course views, al fresco dining, and brunch at the two on-site restaurants. The gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include hiking/biking, archery and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge) and bike hire
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, an electric car charging station and express check-out
Room features
All 215 rooms include comforts, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and children's dressing gowns
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, on-request microwaves and electric kettles

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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–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

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Sports massages

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
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • 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 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 lb per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 200.00 per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 28 for adults and from 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is The Grove pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lb per pet. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Grove?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grove?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Grove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Grove provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 80.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Grove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watford hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cassiobury Park, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Watford Palace Theatre. Topgolf Watford and The Snow Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 140 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Greater MANCHESTER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel, surroundings, food drinks all perfect and the staff were all so lovely and extremely helpful. We really couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here is outstanding... The staff were amazingly responsive and pre-emptive of our needs. wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel but stay impacted by room problem
Hotel was decorated lovely for Christmas and the food and drink in the Bar and Glasshouse were excellent. I could see the grounds and activities would be great in spring or summer. We had a problem with our TV and lock in the room and although they very quickly sent an engineer, and then further support people, we had expected it to just be something like new batteries in the remote but turned into people in the room with us for approx an hour total so we couldn't relax and delayed getting ready for the evening meal. As we were only here for one night it impacted being able to leave the room for the spa etc. The poor guy was busy and covering on his own but perhaps if he had said what it would have taken to fix (time/disruption) we would have just said leave it. Shame we felt we didn't fully experience the facilities then.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolutely lovely place to stay . Food so tasty , room just idyllic (recommend junior suite) staff so attentive and happy . Stay made better with festivities for Xmas .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall nice trip. Stayed at the hotel many times. However this time cold tap broke on the bath and tv controller did not work. When spending £600 per night on a room you don’t expect this to happen. Both rectified relatively quickly but when staying only one night you don’t want it to take up any of the time you have. One round of drinks taken of the bill …..so ok compensation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tsahy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel location, excellent staff, food was unreal everything about our stay was amazing. The rooms were a bit dated other than everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023