The Watford

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Watford City hotel

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Lobby
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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810 3rd Ave SW, Watford City, ND, 58854
  • Long X Trading Post Visitor Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Wild West Water Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Watford City Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 1 Room Whirlpool Suite Non)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 1 Room Suite Non Smoking)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Executive Non Smoking)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 2 Room Suite Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Handicap Non Smoking)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Handicap Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Executive Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Non Smoking)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (1 Queen Bed Non Smoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Watford City

In Watford City .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Long X Trading Post Visitor Center and Wild West Water Park. Watford City Golf Course is within 6 miles (10 km) and Theodore Roosevelt National Park is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Long X Trading Post Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wild West Water Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Watford City Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit Visitor Center - 22 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Buckhorn Trail - 38 min drive - 40.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪JL Beers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Outlaws Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Little Missouri Grille - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Outsider's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Watford

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Watford City hotel
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Watford. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Watford City hotel is smoke free.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Watford offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 30 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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
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, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Watford
Watford
The Watford Hotel
The Watford Watford City
The Watford Hotel Watford City

The Watford Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 416 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing i could find wrong was bathroom exhaust fan didn't work. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Staff

Very nice, convenient place to stay while visiting Roosevelt National Park - North Unit. Friendly staff, easy check in and free cookies! Nearby places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second trip there where the Direct TV is not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Theodore Roosevelt national park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm so glad we chose this hotel. It's super clean, well-cared for, with amazing attention to detail. The rooms were cozy, w/ four varieties of pillows to choose from, and the breakfast was outstanding. If you ever visit the Teddy Roosevelt Park, Northern Unit, you should reserve a room here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property to stay in while visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful for dining options. The room was clean, and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
The watford is a very nice hotel. Continental breakfast was sufficient. Scrambled eggs, sausage and waffles. Better than expected. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean. I would book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zandy Zook

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved how quiet and clean it was! We were able to rest comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

The room was clean and quiet. Water was nice and warm for our showers, and the beds were very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. I visit Watford City a couple timees a year and zlways stay at The Watford.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds. Great breakfast! Only downside is the room lacked enough bright lighting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Georgetown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Spacious room. Comfortable beds. Loved the fire in the fireplace on Christmas Day
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024