Flying from Gatwick and need somewhere to stay? These hotels near the airport have got you covered.
We love to travel, but one of the less appealing aspects is staying in a hotel near the airport before an early flight.
Luckily, Gatwick Airport is superbly catered for, with hotels on-site and within easy reach. There’s a good mix of your reliable, big-brand places like the Crowne Plazas and the Hiltons, and some great B&Bs with oodles of charm to make setting off on your holiday as much fun as the trip itself – oh, and not to forget, price ranges to suit everyone.
Here are the best of them.
Flying from Gatwick and need somewhere to stay? These hotels near the airport have got you covered.
We love to travel, but one of the less appealing aspects is staying in a hotel near the airport before an early flight.
Luckily, Gatwick Airport is superbly catered for, with hotels on-site and within easy reach. There’s a good mix of your reliable, big-brand places like the Crowne Plazas and the Hiltons, and some great B&Bs with oodles of charm to make setting off on your holiday as much fun as the trip itself – oh, and not to forget, price ranges to suit everyone.
Here are the best of them.
Best Hotels Near Gatwick Airport
Bloc
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Bloc Hotel is located within the South Terminal at Gatwick, overlooking some terminal gates, making it an aircraft spotter’s dream.
You can check your bags with your airline the night before you fly into this sleek modern hotel, then kick back, relax and get rested before heading away the following morning.
With mood lighting, rainfall showers and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, this is a great place for solo travellers, couples on a romantic break, families and workers to chill before their early morning wake-up.
The airport terminal’s shops and restaurants are right on the hotel’s doorsteps, with departure gates literally within a stone’s throw.
Hilton London Gatwick
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Connected to the South Terminal by a covered walkway, Hilton Gatwick is a convenient, easily accessible and extremely comfortable place to stay overnight before you head off to warmer, sunnier or even cooler climes.
With all the luxurious quality you’d expect from a Hilton, the hotel has an on-site fitness suite, a selection of restaurants and bars, a coffee shop, and a casual sports bar.
Once in your room, you can enjoy a modern and stylish space with an en-suite, a work desk and high-speed Wi-Fi. Rooms also offer access to on-demand movies to help you relax before jetting off.
Courtyard by Marriott
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The Courtyard by Marriott is a short walk from the South Terminal, with the North Terminal accessible via the free-to-use monorail service.
With sustainability a particular watchword at this highly comfortable and beautifully equipped hotel, The Courtyard offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and convenience shop, a laundry and fitness centre, and access to a dry-cleaning service to help you de-wrinkle suits and elegant dresses.
If you need to turn in early, there is full room service and wake-up calls from their helpful staff, available 24/7 to ensure you’re at your departure gate in good time for your flight.
Premier Inn North Terminal
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Just a five-minute walk to the North Terminal, and with a free shuttle service to the South Terminal, the Premier Inn North Terminal is the best option for anyone needing to stay on-site, but while allowing for a tight budget.
Rooms come with all the comforts you’d expect from Premier Inn – we love their mattresses – blackout blinds, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, en-suite shower and bathrooms, and an on-site restaurant/bar area.
Their “Build-your-own” breakfast is available for an additional fee, which, if you want to watch the pennies before you arrive abroad, is well worth taking up.
Sofitel
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Sofitel is a luxury four-star hotel located within the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport, making it a convenient stopover for anyone departing early the following day.
The hotel includes two bars, meeting rooms, a superb selection of three restaurants and a fully equipped modern gym. All rooms come with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi as standard with satellite television and access to streaming services like Netflix.
They’re also soundproofed to ensure you get a good night’s sleep, undisturbed from the activity of the nearby airport. Should you need a wake-up call in the early hours, Sofitel’s friendly staff are available around the clock to give you a call and ensure you don’t miss your flight.
Yotelair
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Yotel Air in Gatwick’s South Terminal is a unique hotel experience we adore – a cabin concept that saves on space but adds plenty of perks.
Coming with three styles of cabin, designed with the help of BA’s luxury cabin designers, guests can hunker down in a Standard, Premium Queen or Premium Twin cabin.
You can book by the hour (minimum 4 hours), or for a night, with cabin workstations and monsoon showers as standard. Small but with everything you might need for a refreshing night’s sleep before an early start, guests can also take advantage of a jukebox-style music system and some of the most relaxed mood lighting around.
If you’re hungry, take advantage of the hotel’s 24-hour cabin service menu, which includes light bites, snacks and an excellent range of drinks.
Sandman Signature
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Booking a room at the Sandman Signature will put you close to both central London and Gatwick Airport, ensuring a smooth transition from point A to point B. The setup is a clean, modern airport-business hotel with heaps of perks and quality service you can rely on.
From the door of the hotel to the city centre takes only half an hour on the Gatwick Express and the airport is a matter of miles away – they even offer discounted taxi rates to get you there.
In your rooms you’ll find flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels and an en-suite as standard. Fridges and microwaves can be added as extras should you want them, but there’s an inviting brasserie downstairs that would be our choice for dinner, if you’re not grabbing a light bite at the Club Bar that is.
For anyone travelling on business, they also have meeting rooms available to hire in various sizes, some big enough to hold full-on conferences in.
And to top it off, gyms, a steam room and a pool are available and free to use for any hotel guests.
The Old House Inn
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If you want to get the holiday started early with a bit of English country charm, The Old House Inn might be the ticket for you.
The rooms at this pub and restaurant-cum-guesthouse are found in a converted barn tucked away from the road and the bustle of the main building. Feature names taken from places in the local woodland, they’re spacious and super tastefully decorated with vintage furniture and an eye for minimalism.
The pricier Comfort Rooms are our go-to, offering even more space and garden views as well as free-standing bathtubs to soak in and relax before jetting off.
As for getting to the airport, Gatwick is only a ten-minute drive away.
Crowne Plaza Gatwick Airport
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If you want to put your comfort first, the Crowne Plaza is a great shout. Their rooms are generally more spacious than most of the hotels in the area and they have a lovely cosy feel to them courtesy of thick carpets and ultra-soft bedding.
There are also a few perks to the place you might want to look out for. A 24-hour gym is one of them but the choice of two restaurants and a bar is what’s grabbed our attention, as is the fact that breakfast at one of them is included in all but the very cheapest option.
How about getting to and from the hotel? Well, you’re just over a five-minute drive from both the nearest train station (servicing the Gatwick Express) and the airport itself. The hotel does, at times, run a shuttle service, but if it’s not running when you need it they’re more than happy to call you a cab.
Gatwick Castle B&B
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If you’re looking for a solid budget option and want to ensure you’re not getting woken up in the night by overhead air traffic, Gatwick Castle B&B has much to offer.
It’s not the Ritz but rooms are clean and comfortable and you’ll have a continental breakfast included in the already reasonable price. You’ll also find amenities like a full selection of toiletries, ironing boards and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels in every room.
Another real perk for anyone who doesn’t drive, the B&B is located within walking distance from Horley train station and provides shuttle buses to the airport when you need them.
What’s more, the Gatwick Castle B&B is run on principles of sustainability so you can shed a little bit of that guilt for running up your carbon footprint on the flights.
Hampton by Hilton
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If you’d like the quality associated with the Hilton name but at a slightly more accessible price, Hampton by Hilton will not see you go short.
Linked to the North Terminal directly by a covered walkway, Hampton by Hilton has a gym, restaurant, bar, and high-quality accommodation. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, laptop safe, and excellently appointed en-suite shower rooms as a minimum.
The hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast for early risers from 4 am, with the cooked goods hitting the buffet a couple of hours later.
Stanhill Court Hotel
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Heading a touch further afield, set in the stunning rustic countryside with gorgeous views of the Surrey Hills, Stanhill Court Hotel is just 10 minutes from Gatwick Airport. It’s also a world away from London’s second busiest transportation hub.
The manor house dates back to 1881 and has a range of rooms for solo travellers, couples and families. Despite being so close to the airport, 35 acres of woodland surround the property and no flight paths run overhead so you’ll still feel like you’re getting away from it all, even before you’re getting away from it all.
If you’re on a romantic break, we urge you to try out the stunning Junior Suites with countryside views from beautiful bay windows and walk-in showers. Likewise, for anyone taking the family, the Family Rooms offer space to sleep five with extra fold-out futons added for the little ones.
Better yet, Stanhill Court can arrange for airport pick-ups and drop-offs so getting on with your next leg is no hassle.
Curious Pig in the Parlour
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A touch further afield from Gatwick Airport, the Curious Pig in the Parlour is a boutique pub/guest house in the village of Copthorne, about 7 miles from the airport terminals.
The rooms are excellently priced and have more than enough character to set them apart from the sometimes blandness of a chain hotel room.
We love their Deluxe Double rooms because of the extra space under the covers. But all their rooms, regardless of bed size, are very well appointed with en-suite, smart TVs, and en-suite as standard.
If you’re hungry, the pub does incredible stone-baked pizzas and chargrill oven-cooked steaks, which are terrifically mouth-watering, as well as a nice selection of cocktails from the bar.
You’ll also have free parking during your stay, and run of a spacious garden if you’re staying during the warmer months.
Langshott Manor
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If the 19th Century is too modern for your tastes, then Langshott Manor in Horley is a stunning 16th-century country house that offers guests a range of luxury and opulent rooms to choose from.
Even their most basic option is full of character, boasting beamed ceilings and spacious beds. Up the ante a little and you’ll find those beds coming four-poster and your rooms looking more like the quarters of nobility. Some suites come with private gardens that nod to the manor’s Tudor origins.
Afternoon tea and excellent dining mean that you may decide you don’t want to leave in the morning and choose to have a staycation instead – we wouldn’t blame you!
Maple Manor Hotel
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The Maple Manor Hotel is just five minutes from Gatwick by car or taxi. A charming manor house, it provides runway views of planes coming and going alongside a long, well-trodden aviation club history.
We love their Oak Suites, which have separate twin rooms and space for a cot bed, ideal for young families, while all of their rooms come with a relaxing neutral decor and bathroom toiletries courtesy of White Company.
If you drive, the hotel offers secure airport parking and quick, convenient options for transfer by taxi in the morning to save you the headache of paying a fortune for a space no closer to the terminals than this stunning hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best and most convenient area to stay in Gatwick is within the airport complex itself. Several excellent and convenient options exist for overnight stays in the North and South terminals.
Our top picks for places right in the airport complex include Yotelair, Hampton by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriot and Sofitel.
– Gatwick Airport is just off Junction 9 of the M23 and is served by regular train services from London Victoria in the centre of London.
– All hotels within Gatwick Airport are within easy walking distance of the terminal buildings for visitors staying overnight. A fast and reliable free monorail service connects the terminals.
– Anyone in one of the surrounding villages, such as Horley or Charlwood, can get a taxi or Uber to the airport from their hotel. Some hotels, such as Stanhill Court and Sandman Signature, have agreements with local taxi firms for a fixed transfer fare to either terminal.
Practical Tips to Consider Before Booking Your Gatwick Accommodation
- Check which terminal your flight departs from before booking your accommodation. Booking accommodation at the same terminal will make your departure day more convenient.
- If you’re staying outside the airport, book your transfer transport to the airport in advance to ensure taxi firms have availability for you.
- Check how long the journey to Gatwick will take from your hotel to make sure you arrive in plenty of time to check-in. It’s better to arrive early and kill time than late and watch your plane take off without you.
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