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. The Hilton is the easy overnight option, and YOTELAIR is the short one.
3 stays · Last checked · How we checkThree stays at the South Terminal for an overnight connection.
| 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 |
| Best valueYOTELAIR London Gatwick | Ground floor of the terminal, landsideYOTEL says under a minute's walk from arrivals and no airside security to pass. Reception open 24 hours. Door to check-in is our estimate | 3 min | £132–£148 | £0 | £132–£148 |
| 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. 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