The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Gatwick

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Gatwick

Visiting Gatwick for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Gatwick, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Gatwick based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Gatwick for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Gatwick before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Gatwick for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Gatwick for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Sofitel London Gatwick

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $198 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gatwick
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at North Terminal, Sofitel London Gatwick has great rooms from $198 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, a spa, kids meals, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport which has nice rooms starting at $201. Offering room service, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Longbridge House North Terminal Gat. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, kids meals, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms


Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Gatwick
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $128. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Povey Cross Road. You'll also find kids meals, laundry facilities, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

With terrific rooms from $171, Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, at Crossway, Gatwick North Terminal provides a restaurant, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, shuttle services, and meeting facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant


BLOC Hotel Gatwick

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gatwick
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

BLOC Hotel Gatwick has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, parking, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $114 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at South Terminal Gatwick Airport. Furthermore, it also offers a 24-hour desk, wheelchair-accessible units, and elevators to the upper floors, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms


Gatwick Turret Guest House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Gatwick Turret Guest House is 8.60 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $149, and it's located at 48 Massetts Road. We also love the an airport shuttle, massages, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms


Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport A23 Airport Way

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport A23 Airport Way because it has great rooms that start at $99. It has room service, a restaurant, parking, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Longbridge Way, North Terminal, Gatwick Airport. Only 1.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop


The Lawn Guest House Gatwick

Guest House with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gatwick
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The Lawn Guest House Gatwick offers parking, family rooms, an airport shuttle, private parking, and cycling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $140 (before taxes). It's located at 30 Massetts Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers picnic areas which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: London, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Reading.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Gatwick, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Gatwick, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Gatwick, Best Hotels for One Week in Gatwick, Best Hotels for One Night in Gatwick, or Best Business Hotels in Gatwick.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Gatwick?

Gatwick Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$150

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Gatwick. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Gatwick based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $150. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Gatwick.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $198
  • 3-star hotels: $143


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