The Grove

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Topgolf Watford

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The Grove

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

Overview of The Grove

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Check out the area

Map
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

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 366 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 312 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, View (King)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 312 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 366 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Watford

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Watford hotel, you'll find Cassiobury Park and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Also, Watford Palace Theatre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Topgolf Watford is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

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

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 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

5-star beachfront hotel near Topgolf Watford
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy a summer holiday at The Grove, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a children's club, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Watford hotel is smoke free.

  • 215 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the 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.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

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

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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
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: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 200.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 open in April and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is The Grove to the airport?

The Grove is 18.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grove?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grove on May 1, 2024 start from $446.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Grove have an airport shuttle?

The Grove offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GBP 80.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is The Grove to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grove offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Grove, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 28 for adults and GBP 14.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Grove?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Grove?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at The Grove?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Grove have a pool?

The Grove features an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does The Grove have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like golf course views, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does The Grove have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Ayurvedic treatments, deep-tissue massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is The Grove to downtown Watford?

The Grove is 0.6 mi away from Chandler's Cross.

The Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 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

Akihiro

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

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

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robson

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only is the level of service at the highest level, but the food on offer at the glasshouse Restaurant is totally off the scale five stars in every department
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023