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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Watford awaits you at The Grove. You'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Cassiobury Park and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a full-service spa.

A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and body wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, The Stables, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's own beach bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sun loungers, and enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts and golf course. Business travelers can take advantage of 17 meeting rooms, a conference center, and a business center. Plus you'll find an indoor swimming pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a gym. On weekday mornings English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-star Watford hotel include Watford Palace Theatre and Topgolf Watford.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Train station: Watford Junction Station (3.6 km / 2.3 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator available
  • Microwave available
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children's robes
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sports massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 2 AM

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. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.

The Grove offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • 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

Policies

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.

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.

  • Children stay free
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 3
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • 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).

Awards & Affiliations

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.