Southern Cross

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.1
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

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About this property

Ideally located close to Watford Town Center, and with easy access to the M25 and M1 motorways, the Southern Cross is a friendly local pub with a lively atmosphere. It offers free onsite parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Located above the pub, each room offers a flat-screen digital TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. Traditional hearty pub meals are served in the Southern Cross daily, with a range of great special deals which vary throughout the week. The bar serves a range of beers, wines, and soft drinks. The Southern Cross is an ideal base for exploring London. Watford Junction Tube Station and Watford Junction Railway Station are both just 5 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Teresa
United States United States
“Friendly hotel/restaurant staff. Location was good. I was able to walk train station and local concert in town. Parking is free. Food and drink were also good. Enjoyed my stay.”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“good location and staff were very knowledgeable. very tidy hotel and pub with a friendly atmosphere. the staff are happy to help from the moment you walk in.”
Natascha
Netherlands Netherlands
“room, beds, service, choice of drinks/food, atmosphere, close to the Warner Brothers Studio Tour”
Klaudia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location very close to Harry Potter studio. Very nice staff. I was worries we would hear some noise from the pub but it was absolutely quiet in the room.”
Goncalves
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was clean and comfortable. It was easy to find the accommodation check in and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!”
Laaerial
United States United States
“Though dated, I found it to be clean. Bar & Cleaning Staff are all helpful and friendly. The pub offers convenience as there is a kitchen with descent prices. Watford station is under a 10 minute walk. The en-suite shower was super handy!”
Collette
United States United States
“Staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.”
Michelle
Canada Canada
“Fantastic location in town. Comfy, clean rooms. The pub downstairs had excellent food and great entertainment. We stayed overnight prior to going to the Harry Potter Studios Tour - which was an easy 5 minute drive away.”
Paul
United States United States
“A Very conveniently located place with reasonably good accommodations and services.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Visited a few times, always the same friendly staff. The car park has plenty space, the WiFi is very good too. Overall satisfied”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of Southern Cross

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £70 is required on arrival. That's about $92. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests under 18 years old need to present ID.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £70 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.