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Our top choices for Watford family-friendly hotels

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large pillar.
A modern living room with two grey armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wall with decorative shelves.
The exterior of a hotel with a prominent neon sign, large glass doors, and potted plants at the entrance.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

1. Leonardo Hotel London Watford

Leonardo Hotel London Watford
Watford Town Centre
  • Family-friendly haven near Warner Bros. Studios offers complimentary cots, satellite TV, and easy access to nature.
€90
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Leonardo Hotel London Watford
A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and hot dishes.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower.
A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a desk, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night.

2. Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG
Watford
  • Family fun starts at this modern hotel, where kids enjoy free breakfast and complimentary films near Cassiobury Park.
€92
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG
A modern interior with a central column, a seating area with red chairs, and a bookshelf with various items.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a bathtub.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a tray with breakfast items, and three framed floral pictures on the wall.

3. Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG

Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG
Watford
  • Family holiday bliss awaits with kid-friendly games and Warner Bros. Studio Tour just minutes away from this London hotel.
€84
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG
A modern interior with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a seating arrangement with chairs and a sofa.
A room with leather armchairs, a patterned ottoman, a small table, and a fireplace.
A room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, patterned ottomans, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
A bar area with stools, shelves of bottles, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

4. Best Western White House Hotel

Best Western White House Hotel
Watford
  • Explore family-friendly stays near Cassiobury Park, with convenient access to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.
€46
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western White House Hotel
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a view of buildings.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in TV, a kitchenette, and a shower area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, two blue chairs, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a decorative wall piece.
A modern kitchen with a checkered floor, wooden and green bowls, and hanging pendant lights.

5. Livin’ Serviced Apartments

Livin’ Serviced Apartments
Watford
€103
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Livin’ Serviced Apartments
An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, featuring a large pool area and a covered section with a sloped ceiling.
A modern building with a large glass facade, a welcoming entrance with a sign, and outdoor seating.
A spacious restaurant with wooden flooring, a bar area, and a large screen displaying a menu.
A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

6. Village Hotel London Watford

Village Hotel London Watford
Elstree
€86
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Village Hotel London Watford
A grand hallway with a marble floor, a grand piano, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue walls and a large window.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, a piano, a fireplace, and a staircase.
A formal garden with a fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a grand building in the background.

7. Hunton Park Hotel

Hunton Park Hotel
Abbots Langley
€105
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hunton Park Hotel
A bar area with a fireplace, shelves of liquor bottles, and hanging glassware.
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.
A door with a glass panel and a garden with various flowers and a hedge in the background.
A large, historic building with multiple chimneys and Tudor-style architecture, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and outdoor seating areas.

8. Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel

Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel
Harrow
€108
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a staircase with ornate railings, and a fireplace.
A room with a bay window, a sofa, a table with a lamp, and a radiator.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, and a coffee table.
A grand staircase with a wooden banister, a decorative wall with a circular emblem, and a chandelier.

9. The Manor Elstree

The Manor Elstree
Elstree
  • Enjoy a family escape with amusement options nearby and cosy garden grounds to explore at this Elstree retreat.
€101
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Manor Elstree
A group of people dining outdoors at a table with wicker chairs and a table set with plates, glasses, and a yellow bag.
A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter with taps, and hanging light fixtures.
A cozy room with a fireplace, patterned wallpaper, and framed pictures.
A traditional English country house with a signboard for Bedford Arms Hotel, featuring outdoor seating and a garden.

10. The Bedford Arms

The Bedford Arms
Rickmansworth
€108
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Bedford Arms
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Watford

Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Watford

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large pillar.
A modern living room with two grey armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wall with decorative shelves.
The exterior of a hotel with a prominent neon sign, large glass doors, and potted plants at the entrance.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Leonardo Hotel London Watford

Leonardo Hotel London Watford
Watford Town Centre
€90
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Leonardo Hotel London Watford
A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and hot dishes.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, two potted plants in front, and flags including the UK flag.
A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a desk, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night.

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG
Watford
€92
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG
A modern interior with a central column, a seating area with red chairs, and a bookshelf with various items.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a tray with breakfast items, and three framed floral pictures on the wall.
A modern living room with a television, sofas, and a patterned rug.
A hotel room with a desk, laptop, coffee cup, and breakfast items.

Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG

Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG
Watford
€84
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, featuring a large pool area and a covered section with a sloped ceiling.
A gym with exercise equipment, benches, and a mirrored wall.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A spacious restaurant with wooden flooring, a bar area, and a large screen displaying a menu.

Village Hotel London Watford

Village Hotel London Watford
Elstree
€86
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Village Hotel London Watford
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
A hotel reception area with three wooden reception desks, a marble floor, and three framed floral artworks on the wall.
A Hilton hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A modern, well-lit lounge area with a curved sofa, two small tables, and chairs.

Hilton London Watford

Hilton London Watford
Watford
€92
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hilton London Watford
A grand hallway with a marble floor, a grand piano, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue walls and a large window.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, a piano, a fireplace, and a staircase.
A formal garden with a fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a grand building in the background.

Hunton Park Hotel

Hunton Park Hotel
Abbots Langley
€105
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hunton Park Hotel
A large, traditional Tudor-style building with a well-maintained lawn and a chessboard in the foreground.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a staircase with ornate railings, and a fireplace.
A room with a bay window, a sofa, a table with a lamp, and a radiator.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a chandelier.

The Manor Elstree

The Manor Elstree
Elstree
€101
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Manor Elstree
A lobby with red chairs arranged in a semi-circle, a patterned carpet, and a large window with a view of the outside.
A modern coffee shop with a bar area, seating, and a large mirror on the wall.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a sign indicating free parking for hotel guests.
A buffet setup with various food items and containers.

Ramada by Wyndham London North M1

Ramada by Wyndham London North M1
London
€45
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham London North M1
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a green sofa, armchairs, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree

DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree
Borehamwood
€89
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a long communal dining table.
A four-poster bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A bar area with a white countertop, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A modern hotel lobby with a plush sofa, blue armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

Denham Grove

Denham Grove
Uxbridge
€92
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Denham Grove
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4-star family-friendly hotels in Watford

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large pillar.
A modern living room with two grey armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wall with decorative shelves.
The exterior of a hotel with a prominent neon sign, large glass doors, and potted plants at the entrance.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Leonardo Hotel London Watford

Leonardo Hotel London Watford
Watford Town Centre
€90
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Leonardo Hotel London Watford
A modern interior with a central column, a seating area with red chairs, and a bookshelf with various items.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a tray with breakfast items, and three framed floral pictures on the wall.
A modern living room with a television, sofas, and a patterned rug.
A hotel room with a desk, laptop, coffee cup, and breakfast items.

Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG

Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG
Watford
€84
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, featuring a large pool area and a covered section with a sloped ceiling.
A gym with exercise equipment, benches, and a mirrored wall.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A spacious restaurant with wooden flooring, a bar area, and a large screen displaying a menu.

Village Hotel London Watford

Village Hotel London Watford
Elstree
€86
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Village Hotel London Watford
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
A hotel reception area with three wooden reception desks, a marble floor, and three framed floral artworks on the wall.
A Hilton hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A modern, well-lit lounge area with a curved sofa, two small tables, and chairs.

Hilton London Watford

Hilton London Watford
Watford
€92
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hilton London Watford
A large, traditional Tudor-style building with a well-maintained lawn and a chessboard in the foreground.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a staircase with ornate railings, and a fireplace.
A room with a bay window, a sofa, a table with a lamp, and a radiator.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a chandelier.

The Manor Elstree

The Manor Elstree
Elstree
€101
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Manor Elstree
A lobby with red chairs arranged in a semi-circle, a patterned carpet, and a large window with a view of the outside.
A modern coffee shop with a bar area, seating, and a large mirror on the wall.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a sign indicating free parking for hotel guests.
A buffet setup with various food items and containers.

Ramada by Wyndham London North M1

Ramada by Wyndham London North M1
London
€45
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham London North M1
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a long communal dining table.
A four-poster bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A bar area with a white countertop, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A modern hotel lobby with a plush sofa, blue armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

Denham Grove

Denham Grove
Uxbridge
€92
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Denham Grove
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Find out more about Watford

Family friendly things to do in Watford

Watford, a vibrant town just north of London, is packed with family-friendly attractions that will make your stay memorable. Begin your adventure at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter, where families can step into the enchanting world of the beloved films, explore authentic sets, and even try their hand at wand-making workshops. For a bit of outdoor fun, the picturesque Cassiobury Park offers expansive green spaces, a children's playground, and a charming water park, perfect for a picnic or a leisurely stroll along the River Colne. If your family is keen on wildlife, visit the nearby London Zoo or the fascinating Butterfly Jungle, where you can marvel at exotic butterflies in a tropical setting. For a unique experience, the Watford Palace Theatre often hosts family-friendly performances that are sure to entertain audiences of all ages. When it comes to accommodation, consider staying in the heart of Watford, where you’ll find a selection of quality hotels that cater specifically to families, offering spacious rooms and convenient amenities. This central location allows for easy exploration of local attractions, dining options, and shopping experiences, ensuring that both children and adults feel well-catered for during their stay.

Find the best family friendly hotels in Watford

For families visiting Watford, these hotels offer exceptional amenities that cater to guests of all ages, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone.Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG

  • Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: With a stellar rating of 9.0, the Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction is an excellent choice for families. This hotel provides engaging amenities like a games room for children, daily housekeeping, and free cribs. The availability of connecting rooms and sofa beds ensures that families can comfortably accommodate everyone during their stay.
  • Other amenities: Additional features include a snack bar and breakfast options tailored for children, making dining easy and enjoyable for young guests. The onsite golf course offers a unique activity for the whole family, while self-parking and concierge services add convenience to your visit. Guests can also enjoy the terrace for some outdoor relaxation.
  • Nearby attractions: Cassiobury Park - 1.3 km, Watford Palace Theatre - 0.6 km, Watford Colosseum - 1.5 km

Leonardo Hotel London Watford

  • Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: The Leonardo Hotel London Watford is an excellent choice for families, with a high traveler review rating of 8.8. This hotel offers spacious rooms perfect for family stays, featuring complimentary cribs and connecting rooms, ensuring everyone has a comfortable space. Guests can also enjoy a delightful on-site restaurant that provides special kids' meals, making dining easy and enjoyable for all ages.
  • Other amenities: In addition to family-friendly offerings, the hotel provides room service for convenient dining, air conditioning for comfort, and nearby offsite parking for easy access. Travelers will appreciate the club-level lounge with refreshments, ensuring a relaxing experience. The central location in Watford Town Centre allows for easy exploration of local attractions and amenities, making this an ideal base for family adventures.
  • Neighborhood: Watford Town Centre
  • Nearby attractions: Watford Palace Theatre - 0.1 km, Hertfordshire Fire Museum - 1.2 km, Cassiobury Park - 1.7 km

Hilton London Watford

  • Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: The Hilton London Watford is a welcoming and comfortable choice for families, with a review rating of 7.6. This hotel provides essential family-friendly amenities, including free cribs and a variety of options for children’s meals. Families will appreciate the warm atmosphere and spacious rooms that cater to their needs, ensuring a pleasant stay for travelers of all ages.
  • Other amenities: Besides family-focused features, the hotel offers daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service for those late-night cravings, and accessible parking. Guests can enjoy a fitness centre to stay active during their visit, along with complimentary toiletries and climate control for enhanced comfort. The hotel’s strategic location makes it easy for families to explore nearby attractions, enriching their stay.
  • Nearby attractions: Bhaktivedanta Manor - 1.7 km, Topgolf Watford - 2.2 km, Bushey Rose Garden - 3.5 km

Top Watford Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel London Watford

Leonardo Hotel London Watford

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely stay. Welcoming and helpful reception."
Arina 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Leonardo Hotel London Watford
The Grove

The Grove

10/10 Excellent
"Not cheap but worth it"
Trevor 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Grove

Frequently asked questions

What's Watford like for family-friendly holidays?
The welcoming destination of Watford is a good choice if you've been considering a getaway with your children. The excursions, local tours and coffee shops are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Fly into Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 mi (20.9 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Watford?
Leonardo Hotel London Watford is a hotel with a restaurant and free rollaway beds, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options to stay with the children include The Grove and Hilton London Watford.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Watford?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Watford is 698 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Watford?
While you and your family are holidaying in Watford, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Watford Palace Theatre. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Wembley Stadium, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
What's the best way for us to get around Watford?
Local metro stations include Watford Underground Station and Carpenders Park Overground Station. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Watford High Street Station, Watford Junction Station or Bushey Station.

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