The Grove

Hotels
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Marston's Inns
7.3 (1376 reviews)
High Street , St. Davids , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality mixed

Categories

Cleanliness
5.91
Several reviews highlighted cleanliness issues like unclean rooms and cobwebs.
Service
8.38
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and exceptional across multiple reviews.
Location
8.42
The hotel is well-located, with a good position for exploring the surrounding area.
Room Quality
6.87
Most rooms were clean with comfortable beds, although some needed improvement.
Amenities
6.9
Amenities were rated positively, but some noted that the decor is tired.
Value for Money
7.86
Fabulous value for the location and included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
6.91
Food was generally good, though aspects of quality received mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
7.18
A generally positive experience highlighted by the friendly staff and good value.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Grove, nestled near St. David’s Cathedral, offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, providing a comfortable stay in a picturesque setting.

Scenic Surroundings
Surrounded by an acre of walled gardens, guests can unwind in the tranquility of nature or explore the nearby St. Davids and its charming surroundings.

Dining Delights
Indulge in delectable meals and drinks at the hotel's restaurant and bar, offering a cozy ambiance for a delightful dining experience.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and serenity at The Grove. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1376 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.91
Service: 8.38
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 6.87
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 7.18
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Sara • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ceri • couple • gb
8
Friendly, comfortable and convenient in a great location.
Pros:

Friendly, comfortable and convenient in a great location.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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carnell • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Everything OK

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tharindu • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely stay at St. Davids
Pros:

Breakfast superb. Rooms are quite spacious. Staff was so friendly and always asks whether we are satisfied. The place is quite vintage looking. And marginally off from the central area of the city. Nearby to the all shops and the Cathedral is walking sitance.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Approaching the property was a delight. It's an old coaching house/inn, which is a beautiful stone building, with a superb walled garden.
We received a very warm welcome from staff, who checked us in without any delay.
The breakfasts were excellent and cooked to perfection. Well done, chef. The lounge, bar, and conservatory were reasonably decorated, but the decor was very tired.

Cons:

The evening menu was extremely basic and boring. We ate elsewhere!!! Marston's haven't put much thought into their hotel being in a prime position in Wales.St. Davids is a hive of activity in the summer. Local produce, like fish or crab, or even cawl would have been nice.
Our room (no 6) was really awful. I feel the hotel can't possibly be achieving 3 stars regarding the sleeping arrangements. Marston's, you really need to wake up. We had a constant smell of drains in our room. The carpet was dirty. although I could see that the staff had done their best to try and hoover it. The walls in our room were in desperate need of painting. The bathroom window was old and dirty. We had to keep the blind down as there was no frosted glass, and you could be seen undertaking your ablutions from the car park. There was no towel rail, although there was a notice in the bathroom telling you to keep towels on the rail if you didn't want the washed!! The towels, however, were fresh and clean. The radiator in the bathroom was dirty and rusty. The toilet was very close to the wall, so you had to sit on it sideways. The tap in the sink was so close to the sink that you couldn't put your hands under it to wash your hands properly. The only saving grace with rm 6 was that the beds were comfortable
I have stayed in St. Davids several times, and it is a shame that a large conglomerate like Marston's should treat paying customers with such disdain.
I would like to suggest to Marston's that you either sell this lovely looking hotel to somebody that can present it as a place that guests want to come back to. Or invest in it to make it worthy of the fantastic City of St David's pembrokeshire.
Ann.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • extended_group • ch
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Hans Petter • solo_traveller • no
6
Pros:

Close to town center

Cons:

Breakfast not too impressive

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
9
This hotel suits us very well.Good location, parking and walled garden great for relaxing ini
Pros:

Breakfasts were good, served in the conservatory
Lovely staff, lovely lounge, games room, altogether very welcoming and home to home atmosphere

Cons:

Paint on purple wall needed touching up

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • ca
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • cn
10
Charming guesthouse in a great location
Pros:

Great location, cozy rooms, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
8
Very nice building and bedroom. Breakfast was good
Pros:

Very convenient nice pub bit closes very early.

Cons:

Early closing

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
7
An excellent choice for a hotel when visiting St David's
Pros:

The hotel is very close to the centre of St David's and within walking distance of the cathedral. It is easy to find and has plenty of parking spaces and a delightful garden. The restaurant/pub offers good food at reasonable prices.

Cons:

There was nothing much not to like but the paintwork and carpets seemed very chipped and worn.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • nl
8
Prima hotel voor onze doorreis met de motor
Pros:

Goed eten
Lekker bedje
Ruime parkeer gelegenheid

Cons:

De kraaien in de bomen die heel de nacht door zitten te kwijken

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • au
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
9
Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Perfect situation.
Pros:

Staff brilliant, couldn't have done anything more for us.

Cons:

Nothing really, just some areas are a bit tired.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Ray • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
10
Perfect Location
Pros:

Great location, staff and hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Emanuela • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee