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The Grove

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Cassiobury Park

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Bar

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Chandlers Cross, Watford, England, WD3 4TG
  • The Grove
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Topgolf Watford
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Clarendon Suite

Clarendon Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Grove)

Suite (The Grove)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Victoria Suite

Victoria Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Piano Suite

Piano Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Villiers Suite

Villiers Suite

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hyde Suite

Hyde Suite

  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cassiobury Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Topgolf Watford - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Watford Palace Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

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
  • ‪Southern Cross Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Frog Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cha Cha Cha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Studio Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Grove

5-star beachfront hotel near Cassiobury Park
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • 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 to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 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

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • 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
  • 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 accessibility
  • 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 robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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 or services will be unavailable from September 8 2025 to September 19 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
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 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
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