The Grove

Hotels
8.8
/10
Very Good
198 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Duncan

10.0
/ 10
Room was great size, staff all very helpful and friendly, and food & facilities were fantastic.

Clarke

10.0
/ 10
Excellent hotel and food and the staff can’t do enough for you. Expensive sometimes but a fantastic place.

Matthew

10.0
/ 10
We stayed at The Grove in December 2025 with our toddler and had a wonderful experience. The hotel felt magical at Christmas, beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming throughout. Our room was spacious, spotless, and well set up for a family stay, which made everything feel easy and relaxed. The staff were exceptional: genuinely friendly, attentive, and especially thoughtful with our little one. Dining was excellent, with great options and flexibility for families, and the grounds were stunning even in winter, perfect for walks. A truly luxurious but family-friendly hotel. We felt very well looked after and would absolutely return.
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Chandlers Cross, Sarratt, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England, WD3 4TG

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Swimming Pool
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
The Grove is a hotel is located at Sarratt. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Chandlers Cross, Sarratt, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England, WD3 4TG
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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.

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
Cineworld Watford - 4.4 km / 2.7 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
Bushey Dog Walking Park - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Bhaktivedanta Manor - 9.4 km / 5.8 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).

Renovations


The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 17 2026 to May 19 2026 (dates subject to change):

  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Beach
  • Breakfast
  • Business center
  • Children's club
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Recreation facilities
  • Shuttle services
  • Supervised childcare
  • Tennis courts
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

Facilities


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).

Business Facilities


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.

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.

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.

All facilities in The Grove

Bar, Cafe and Lounge The Grove
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Swimming Pool The Grove
Swimming Pool
Entertainment Facility The Grove
Entertainment Facility
Fitness Center The Grove
Fitness Center
Functional Hall The Grove
Functional Hall

Things to Do

  • Indoor pool
  • Private beach
  • Beach umbrella
  • Spa
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Beach towel
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool sun loungers

Sports and Recreations

  • Beach volleyball
  • Golf club
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Game room
  • Volleyball
  • Golf cart
  • Golf practice
  • Archery
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Express check-in
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

General

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet
  • Ballroom
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Transportation

  • Limo or town car service
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle rental
  • Valet parking

Business Facilities

  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel

Public Facilities

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting
  • Children facilities

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Kids club
  • Children pool

Food and Drinks

  • Poolside bar
  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Grove

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 02:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, Contactless check-in is available
  • 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.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 02:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Grove
215
Number of floors in The Grove
3
Another facilities in The Grove
Indoor pool, Private beach, Beach umbrella, Spa, Picnic area

Frequently asked question in The Grove

What are available facilities at The Grove?
There are top facilites at The Grove such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Grove?
The standard check-in time at The Grove is starting from 15:00 - 02:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Grove provide breakfast?
Yes, The Grove provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Grove?
The Grove is a 5.0-star hotel.
How many floors does The Grove have?
The Grove has 3 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in The Grove

8.8
Very Good
From 198 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.2

Location

9.4

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Duncan
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Room was great size, staff all very helpful and friendly, and food & facilities were fantastic.
Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Fantastic!
Tharshiney
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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A wonderful stay with great hospitality and food
Clarke
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Business Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent hotel and food and the staff can’t do enough for you. Expensive sometimes but a fantastic place.
Carlos
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Really enjoyed the stay. Staff were great, room was very comfortable, food and service was wonderful. The only negative was that the water in the pool / jacuzzi was quite cold
Alon
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The facilities at The Grove are lovely, but unfortunately that’s where the positives ended for me. On my first night, after eating a carpaccio at the Stables restaurant, I suffered from food poisoning. I reported this to the hotel, expecting at least some basic care or concern. Instead, I was largely ignored. To be clear - we spent the entire day at the Grove and all food consumed was from its restaurants. The carpaccio was the only thing that wasn't shared between my party, and therefore is obviously the culprit. No one checked in on me, no support was offered, and there was no sense of being looked after at all. The only response was what felt like a self serving “investigation”, which seemed far more about protecting the hotel than caring for a guest who had become ill on their premises. (Surprise surprise - the investigation concluded in the hotel being fault-less). It's now been 3 days and I am still waiting to hear from management, who are bizarrely uninterested. When something goes wrong, how a hotel responds matters just as much as the facilities themselves. In this case, the lack of empathy and care turned what could have been an unfortunate but manageable incident into a genuinely poor experience. Given the reputation and price point of The Grove, this was deeply disappointing.
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Matthew
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed at The Grove in December 2025 with our toddler and had a wonderful experience. The hotel felt magical at Christmas, beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming throughout. Our room was spacious, spotless, and well set up for a family stay, which made everything feel easy and relaxed. The staff were exceptional: genuinely friendly, attentive, and especially thoughtful with our little one. Dining was excellent, with great options and flexibility for families, and the grounds were stunning even in winter, perfect for walks. A truly luxurious but family-friendly hotel. We felt very well looked after and would absolutely return.
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Richard
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Excellent experience.. I would highly recommend
Matthew
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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Jay
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Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Have stayed many times at The Grove but it’s been on the decline for the last 12 months or so with this visit being very sub-par. Rooms weren’t serviced properly, activities for children were awful and the once fantastic Glass House buffet felt tired. Won’t be rushing back any time soon. Many people we encountered felt the same.
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Masood
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I booked with the intention of proposing to me lovely girlfriend. The reception arranged with my friends access to decorate the room whilst we were out to dinner. Staff were amazing, location was gorgeous and food option 10/10….. SHE SAID YES!!!! A perfect trip and over the moon I chose the Grove
Ashiana
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect
Hayley
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Always an amazing stay, staff can’t do enough for you, room very comfortable and clean. Lots to do for all ages.
Nicholas
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very good for families with kids
emma
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our favorite hotel x
Zainah
6.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We enjoyed our stay at The Grove. It’s unfortunate that most of their summer events & special dining experience are all in late July/august, so we didn’t get a chance to experience them. Loved the variety of activities & the stunning grounds. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. The hotel is a big events space and thus loses the charm of a country escape, and keeps a more corporate feel.
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Erol
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The main issue is that there is a lack of experienced staff. This is why they got so many thing's wrong for me.
Ros
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely spa weekend break. Staff amazing. Great amenities all well looked after. Beautiful grounds to walk in. Great choice of places to eat. Only minor concern was lack of marked parking spaces - some guests were thoughtless. Marked spaces would reduce this problem.
Faye
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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Lovely! Always a relaxing stay.
Danielle
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing family hotel - wonderful food
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8.8
Very Good
From 198 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.2

Location

9.4

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Traveler Reviews The Grove

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Top reviews
Duncan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was great size, staff all very helpful and friendly, and food & facilities were fantastic.
Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Fantastic!
Tharshiney
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A wonderful stay with great hospitality and food
Clarke
icon-Business Family
Business Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent hotel and food and the staff can’t do enough for you. Expensive sometimes but a fantastic place.
Carlos
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Really enjoyed the stay. Staff were great, room was very comfortable, food and service was wonderful. The only negative was that the water in the pool / jacuzzi was quite cold
Alon
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The facilities at The Grove are lovely, but unfortunately that’s where the positives ended for me. On my first night, after eating a carpaccio at the Stables restaurant, I suffered from food poisoning. I reported this to the hotel, expecting at least some basic care or concern. Instead, I was largely ignored. To be clear - we spent the entire day at the Grove and all food consumed was from its restaurants. The carpaccio was the only thing that wasn't shared between my party, and therefore is obviously the culprit. No one checked in on me, no support was offered, and there was no sense of being looked after at all. The only response was what felt like a self serving “investigation”, which seemed far more about protecting the hotel than caring for a guest who had become ill on their premises. (Surprise surprise - the investigation concluded in the hotel being fault-less). It's now been 3 days and I am still waiting to hear from management, who are bizarrely uninterested. When something goes wrong, how a hotel responds matters just as much as the facilities themselves. In this case, the lack of empathy and care turned what could have been an unfortunate but manageable incident into a genuinely poor experience. Given the reputation and price point of The Grove, this was deeply disappointing.
Read More
Matthew
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed at The Grove in December 2025 with our toddler and had a wonderful experience. The hotel felt magical at Christmas, beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming throughout. Our room was spacious, spotless, and well set up for a family stay, which made everything feel easy and relaxed. The staff were exceptional: genuinely friendly, attentive, and especially thoughtful with our little one. Dining was excellent, with great options and flexibility for families, and the grounds were stunning even in winter, perfect for walks. A truly luxurious but family-friendly hotel. We felt very well looked after and would absolutely return.
Read More
Richard
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent experience.. I would highly recommend
Matthew
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

.
Jay
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Have stayed many times at The Grove but it’s been on the decline for the last 12 months or so with this visit being very sub-par. Rooms weren’t serviced properly, activities for children were awful and the once fantastic Glass House buffet felt tired. Won’t be rushing back any time soon. Many people we encountered felt the same.
Read More
Masood
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I booked with the intention of proposing to me lovely girlfriend. The reception arranged with my friends access to decorate the room whilst we were out to dinner. Staff were amazing, location was gorgeous and food option 10/10….. SHE SAID YES!!!! A perfect trip and over the moon I chose the Grove
Ashiana
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect
Hayley
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Always an amazing stay, staff can’t do enough for you, room very comfortable and clean. Lots to do for all ages.
Nicholas
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very good for families with kids
emma
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our favorite hotel x
Zainah
6.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We enjoyed our stay at The Grove. It’s unfortunate that most of their summer events & special dining experience are all in late July/august, so we didn’t get a chance to experience them. Loved the variety of activities & the stunning grounds. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. The hotel is a big events space and thus loses the charm of a country escape, and keeps a more corporate feel.
Read More
Erol
icon-Leisure
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The main issue is that there is a lack of experienced staff. This is why they got so many thing's wrong for me.
Ros
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely spa weekend break. Staff amazing. Great amenities all well looked after. Beautiful grounds to walk in. Great choice of places to eat. Only minor concern was lack of marked parking spaces - some guests were thoughtless. Marked spaces would reduce this problem.
Faye
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely! Always a relaxing stay.
Danielle
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing family hotel - wonderful food
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40