The short answer: Choose a covered, step-free walk. The Hilton is joined to the South Terminal by a covered walkway, and Bloc is inside the building.
2 stays · Last checked · How we checkTwo stays at the South Terminal for older travellers or anyone who finds long walks hard.
| Stay | How you reach S | Hotel to check-in | Room, typical | Transfer | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our pickLowest totalHilton London Gatwick Airport | Covered walkway to the South TerminalHilton: connected to the South Terminal by a covered walkway. The 3 minutes is from Holiday Extras only | 3 min | £98–£122 | £0 | £98–£122 |
| Also considerBloc Hotel London Gatwick | Inside the terminal buildingReception is opposite security. Time is our estimate | 3 min | £110–£117 | £0 | £110–£117 |
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. Step-free access and accessible rooms are not confirmed for either hotel. 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 staysConnect 9hDecide whether to stay inside the terminal, next to it, or head out.
Connection 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 optionsLowest totalThe lowest total for the night, with the room and the trip to the terminal added up.
Budget stays