The short answer: None of the seven hotels on Gatwick's hotel page is described as airside, so plan to clear immigration and collect your bags. Then the hotels beside the North Terminal are the easy option.
2 stays · Last checked · How we checkTwo stays at the North Terminal for an overnight connection, compared on the effort of leaving and returning.
| Stay | How you reach N | Hotel to check-in | Room, typical | Transfer | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our pickHampton by Hilton London Gatwick | Covered walkway to the North TerminalAbout 2 minutes per Holiday Extras | 2 min | £118–£166 | £0 | £118–£166 |
| Also considerLowest totalSofitel London Gatwick | Covered walkway to the North TerminalBooking.com: linked to the North Terminal by a short covered walkway. About 3 minutes per Holiday Extras | 3 min | £126–£135 | £0 | £126–£135 |
Prices are the lowest room we found on Booking.com across eight dates from November 2026 to April 2027, for two adults, one night, in Australian dollars. Whether any hotel is airside is not confirmed. Checked November 2026; your dates may cost more or less.
The right stay changes with the situation and the terminal.
Sleep close enough that the morning is a short walk or a short ride.
Early flight staysArr 23:55Get from the gate to a bed without waiting on a shuttle that has stopped.
Late arrival staysFamily × 4Rooms that fit everyone, and a transfer that works with bags and a buggy.
Family staysLayover 7hA day room, a shower or a few hours out. What is realistic in the time you have.
Layover optionsStep-freeA short, calm route from the room to check-in, with as few steps, waits and transfers as possible.
Stays for older travellersLowest totalThe lowest total for the night, with the room and the trip to the terminal added up.
Budget stays