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The Watford

3.0 star property
Hotel in Watford City with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Living room | Flat-screen TV
The Watford, centrally located, greets travelers with genuine hospitality. Guests start their day with breakfast, unwind at the cozy bar, and enjoy extended parking. Rooms offer wired internet, and vending machines provide convenient snacks.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Executive Non Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Executive Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Handicap Non Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Handicap Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (1 Queen Bed Non Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (1 Queen Bed Non Smoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Non Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Non Smoking)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Executive Non Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Executive Non Smoking)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Handicap Non Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (2 Queen Beds Handicap Non Smoking)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 2 Room Suite Non Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 2 Room Suite Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 1 Room Suite Non Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 1 Room Suite Non Smoking)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 1 Room Whirlpool Suite Non)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed 1 Room Whirlpool Suite Non)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
810 3rd Ave SW, Watford City, ND, 58854

What's nearby

  • Long X Trading Post Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wild West Water Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Watford City Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit Visitor Center - 22 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Buckhorn Trail - 37 min drive - 24.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Stonehome Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪JL Beers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Outlaws Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Missouri Grille - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Outsider's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Watford

Property highlights
At The Watford, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 30 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

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

We should mention

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Watford
Watford
The Watford Hotel
The Watford Watford City
The Watford Hotel Watford City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Watford pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Watford?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Watford?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Watford?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Watford located?

Situated in Watford City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Long X Trading Post Visitor Center and Wild West Water Park. Watford City Golf Course is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away.

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The Watford Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 445 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff very clean and comfortable beds and pillows will be back to stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Theodore Roosevelt national park plus a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were super impressed with cleanliness and the staff. Nice perks like complimentary cookies, lemon cucumber water and lots of breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was large, the room amenities sufficient, the free breakfast appreciated, the parking convenient, and the location not far from the national park. I enjoyed my stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean facility, helpful desk clerk, nice room. The breakfast was great. I’ve already recommended it to family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean rooms, quiet and welcoming atmosphere. Rooms were a generous size and beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Watford was very clean and comfortable. They had a nice complementary breakfast. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Hot breakfast was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Watford was very clean and the service was friendly. We enjoyed the large and comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well appointed hotel of modern construction with a rustic look
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to the north unit of Teddy Roosevelt NP. Place is clean, rooms are large and comfortable and the breakfast is very good. The staff were all very friendly. We would definitely recommend The Watford and we would stay there again when we return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Excellent service and so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wpnderful room, comfortable bed. One of the best breakfast offerings we have had on this extended trip. Totally recommend, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room with full refrigerator and oven plus free laundry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always consistent! My go to!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was neat and clean. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay. Wonderful smaller hotel with great, friendly service. There's nothing special about the facility itself, but our stay was quiet, clean and comfortable. The staff is really the plus and they went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was awesome, gave off the perfect welcome vibes. Parking easy. Room very clean. Cookies were delicious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is accessible and near dining and grocery establishments. Also easy access to highways.Will recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff. Quite a hardy breakfast with a vast assortment of tasty food. Reasonable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, good service and good breakfast. Comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly, kind, and helpful. Breakfast was good, clean room, and safe area. The extras were appreciated too, such as two sinks in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property to stay in while visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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