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The Grove

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Tranquil escape in a walled garden

Idyllic and serene, this beautiful hotel is set within a must-visit walled garden, offering a tranquil escape. Delight in exceptional dining at Madhus and the Glasshouse, complemented by attentive, pre-emptive service that ensures every need is met.

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 1,782
AED 2,139 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a chair and a table, a bedside lamp, a vase with flowers, and a breakfast tray.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, a wooden cabinet, a round coffee table with books and fruit, and a large window with curtains.

Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a building through a window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

  • Resort view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of greenery through the window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting on the wall, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a small wooden chair, and a basket of items.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and two armchairs.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (King)

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a chair and a table, a bedside lamp, a vase with flowers, and a breakfast tray.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting on the wall, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a chair and a table, a bedside lamp, a vase with flowers, and a breakfast tray.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

View all photos for Villiers Suite

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a lamp, and a view through large windows.

Villiers Suite

  • Garden view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Hyde Suite

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.

Hyde Suite

  • Resort view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (The Grove)

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Suite (The Grove)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Victoria Suite

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

Victoria Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Piano Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Piano Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Clarendon Suite

A living room with a beige sofa, a round table with chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.

Clarendon Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Watford, The Grove is in a rural area and on a private beach. Topgolf Watford and The Snow Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Cassiobury Park and Watford Palace Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like skiing. Visit our Watford travel guide
Map
Chandlers Cross, Watford, England, WD3 4TG

What's nearby

  • A steam locomotive with the number 5972, displayed in a museum setting with brick walls and a high ceiling.
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Grove
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
    3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cheslyn House and Gardens
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Topgolf Watford
    11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Watford Junction Station
    6 min drive
  • Watford Underground Station
    8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Studio Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Backlot Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Southern Cross Hotel
    5 min drive
  • The Rhubarb Cafe
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive

About this property

The Grove

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
  • Located close to Cassiobury Park and Watford Palace Theatre, The Grove provides a golf course, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. With a private beach, sun loungers, and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a sports massage, a body wrap, and a manicure/pedicure at Sequoia, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. The gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include hiking/biking, archery, and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
    • 2 outdoor tennis courts, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 215 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • More amenities include:
    • Highchairs, baby baths, and childcare services
    • Designer toiletries, children's robes, and hair dryers
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Colette's
  • The Glasshouse
  • The Lounges
  • The Stables

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 16 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 200.00 per night

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

We should mention

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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–8:00 PM. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from September 14 to September 14.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grove?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grove on 13 September 2026 start from AED 1,782, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Grove pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grove?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Grove?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Grove provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 80.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Grove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watford hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cassiobury Park, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, and Watford Palace Theatre. Topgolf Watford and The Snow Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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