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The Grove

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Topgolf Watford

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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

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

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
  • Watford Palace Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Topgolf Watford - 9 min drive
  • Vicarage Road Stadium - 10 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 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

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.

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.

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
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 28 for adults and GBP 14.00 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • 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
  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • 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
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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.

Renovations and closures

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: 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.

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

The Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 176 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

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

4/10 Poor

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roshan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel
Great stay with family for fathers day. We ate at all of the restaurants, all were super, but the breakfast really must be the best I have ever had in the UK. Grounds and activities were all great too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Average!
Booked 2 nights at The Grove and was really looking forward to our stay; however it wasn’t quite up to the standard I expected. Room had everything you need and was clean [which is expected]. The desk/dressing table could do with an updated larger wall mirror. Certain staircase and lifts could do with some TLC as they are worn! Spa, was nice however facilities in the women’s changing room were not all working! Disappointing! You get the usually robe, towels, flip flops as you do in a “luxury hotel/spa”! Food, I would say breakfast and dinner at Skewd were the highlight. Breakfast had a variety of options from fresh fruit to cooked hot food. Everything was delicious, I tried a bit of everything. Dinner at Skewd was lovely, service was great. The team bought out a birthday treat and shots on the house which was a nice touch. Hotel Service, hit and miss with reception. when called they are quick to get you off the line, twice I was hung up on while still asking for something! Doormen and baggage porters were very friendly and courteous. Very annoyingly, by magic…!!!! One of my sandals went missing from the room! I arrived wearing both on Friday and upon leaving it had gone missing! No one seemed to know where it had gone!!! I would have expected a courtesy call having left my details! Nothing a day later after leaving!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chryssoula

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with high standards. Some slight niggles with the room but a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times, every visit is a complete joy. Staff are wonderful, service is excellent, food is superb, facilities (especially the pools) are 11 our of 10 ! Gardens are wonderful and there are beautiful walks around. Will keep returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and very convenient. The grounds are stunning. I would have expected the rooms to be nicer given the $$$. The tub is so difficult to step into, I was scared each time as I'm pregnant and kept grabbing for dear life. I kept thinking what would people with disabilities or elderly do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Great hotel, beautiful bedroom with good space, very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Golf course was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Diah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eberhard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting and the hotel proper were great. The long corridors to get to our room needed getting used to. The staff were excellent, caring and attentive. We had erroneously not booked the fine dining Madhus and ended up in the Stables, so noisy with young folks that we left for the Glasshouse, best described as a gastro pub. The buffet was plentiful and well presented. The service was pleasant and helpful. The distance between the two restaurants is so impressive that we had to order a golf cart for transport ( matter of age ). We liked our stay overall but next time will book the Madhus
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024