The Grove

Chandler's Cross, Watford, United Kingdom
Good
131 reviews
8.8

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

Located in Watford, The Grove is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 5 minutes from Cassiobury Park. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Watford Palace Theatre and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Topgolf Watford.

Amenities

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 215 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Dining

Grab a bite at The Stables, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The Grove - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Cassiobury Park - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Watford Colosseum - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Watford Palace Theatre - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Watford Market - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Vicarage Road Stadium - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Hertfordshire Fire Museum - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Topgolf Watford - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Merchant Taylors' School - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Bhaktivedanta Manor - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Chorleywood Golf Club - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Moor Park Golf Club - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Pinner Hill Golf Club - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Luton Airport (LTN) - 29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 33.1 km / 20.5 mi
London City Airport (LCY) - 73.3 km / 45.5 mi

The preferred airport for The Grove is Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Renovations

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
The property will be renovating from January 5 2026 to January 16 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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Facilities

Beach volleyball on site
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Golf clubs (equipment)
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Pool umbrellas
Number of meeting rooms - 17
Limo or town car service available
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 3
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of beach bars - 1
Number of indoor pools - 1
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Fireplace in lobby
Fitness classes on site
On private beach
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Outdoor tennis courts - 2
Horse riding nearby
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Conference center
Electric car charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Children's club (surcharge)
Fitness facilities
Supervised childcare/activities (free)
Bicycle rentals on site
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Ballroom
Food and water bowls
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Beach umbrellas
Express check-in
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Meeting rooms
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Golfing on site
Spa treatment room(s)
Arcade/game room
Hiking/biking trails on site
Picnic area
Garden
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Full-service spa
Beach towels
Volleyball on site
Yoga classes/instruction on site
Golf driving range on site
Golf lessons on site
Golf lessons with a pro
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
Children's club
Business center
24-hour front desk
Archery on site
Lifeguard on site
Playground on site
Number of restaurants - 2
Library
Outdoor seasonal pool
Spa services on site
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Sauna
Children's pool
Steam room
Free self parking
Free valet parking
Terrace
Beach sun loungers
Tennis on site
Pool sun loungers
Golf course on site
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Pilates classes on site
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 11:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • 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
  • 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.
Check-in Special 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.
Mandatory Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 200.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional Fees
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to September.
  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guest rating

8.8
Good
131 reviews
Value
6.0
Comfort
9.2
Overall
8.8
Quality
10.0
Service
9.2
Location
9.4
Amenities
9.8
Condition
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Neighborhood
9.0
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