Gatwick South Terminal Hotels
If you're flying from Gatwick South Terminal, a stay at a nearby hotel could be just the ticket to save you time and help you avoid any hassle. We've gathered together our top hotels near Gatwick South Terminal, with room-only and hotel with parking options to suit different journeys and budgets.
The Hilton is connected to South Terminal, while the Courtyard by Marriott is within walking distance. We've also included a lower-cost off-airport hotel and two North Terminal alternatives with straightforward access to South Terminal. You can always check out our full range of Gatwick hotels with parking if these don't quite tick all the boxes.
Compare Gatwick South Terminal hotels and parking packages
Parking options explained: Park at hotel packages let you leave your car at the hotel while you're away. Park & Ride packages use a nearby car park with a transfer to the terminal. Meet & Greet packages let you hand over your car close to the terminal. Official airport parking and Self Park packages let you park your own car, with some options allowing you to keep your keys.
| Hotel | Parking options | South Terminal journey | Best for | Prices from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton | Park & Ride Meet & Greet Self Park |
Connected by covered walkway Approximately 2 minutes No hotel-to-terminal transfer needed |
Four-star comfort and direct South Terminal access | Room only: £120.70* Hotel + parking: £200* |
| Courtyard by Marriott | Park & Ride Hotel parking Meet & Greet Self Park |
Approximately 10 minutes on foot 2-minute taxi, around £15 Gatwick Hoppa also available |
Great-value four-star comfort within walking distance | Room only: £119* Hotel + parking: £133* |
| White House Hotel | Hotel parking Park & Ride Meet & Greet |
Hotel shuttle Approximately 10 minutes £22 per room each way |
A simple, lower-cost stay with breakfast included in parking packages | Room only: £59* Hotel + parking: £90* |
| Sofitel | Park & Ride Meet & Greet Official airport parking |
3-minute covered walk to North Terminal Then a 2-minute free shuttle |
A luxury North Terminal alternative with easy access to South | Room only: £169* Hotel + parking: £246* |
| Hampton by Hilton | Park & Ride Meet & Greet Official airport parking |
Covered walk to North Terminal Then a 2-minute free shuttle |
Breakfast included and convenient terminal access | Room only: £128.35* Hotel + parking: £243.39* |
*Prices were found for two adults staying from 11 November 2026. Hotel with parking packages included 8 days' parking. Prices are subject to availability and can change.
Below we go into a bit more detail about each hotel so you can see which room, parking option and terminal journey suits you. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to check current prices and availability; when you're ready, you can arrange your Gatwick South Terminal hotel in one simple online booking.
Hilton
Room only from £120.70* | Hotel with parking from £200*
Connected to Gatwick South Terminal by a covered walkway, the Hilton is a spacious 4-star hotel with two on-site restaurants, two bars and a fitness centre. It's approximately a 2-minute walk to the terminal, so no hotel transfer is needed.
Hilton hotel and parking options
There are several Hilton hotel with parking packages, so you can choose between Park & Ride, Meet & Greet and self-parking:
- Cophall Park & Ride: Drop off your car and keys, then take the included shuttle to South Terminal. It runs every 15 minutes and takes around 7-12 minutes.
- Long Stay South: Park your own car, keep your keys and take the included shuttle. It runs every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, and takes around 15 minutes.
- Purple Parking: Hand over your keys and take the included 15-minute shuttle to South Terminal. Buses run every 20 minutes.
- APH Park & Ride: Drop off your keys and take the included shuttle, which runs every 10-15 minutes, 24 hours a day, and takes around 10-12 minutes.
- Maple Meet & Greet: Meet your driver at the Orange Short Stay car park, hand over your keys and walk into the hotel through the covered walkway.
- I Love Meet and Greet: Drop your car near the terminal and hand over your keys. Your car will be returned to the same area after your holiday.
- Arora Self Park: Park beside the Hilton, keep your keys and take the short walk to the hotel. EV charging is available.
In the morning you can head down to the Garden Restaurant for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with full English, continental and American-style favourites. For dinner, choose between the Garden Restaurant and Yokozuna Japanese Steakhouse, or relax in Amy's Bar or Charlie Fry's sports bar.
The spacious and comfortable rooms at the Hilton are tastefully decorated to help you unwind, and WiFi is free throughout the hotel, including in the rooms.
Check in from 3pm, check out by 12 noon.
Here are some of the features you can expect to find in the rooms:
- Free WiFi
- 55-inch TV
- Tea and coffee
- Desk and USB sockets
- Safe and mini fridge
- Hairdryer
Courtyard by Marriott Gatwick
Room only from £119* | Hotel with parking from £133*
The sophisticated Courtyard by Marriott is a comfortable 4-star hotel close to Gatwick Airport with its own fitness centre. It's around a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute taxi from South Terminal. The Gatwick Hoppa is also available.
Courtyard by Marriott hotel and parking options
The Courtyard has one of the widest choices of hotel with parking packages on this page:
- Cophall Parking: Drop off your car and keys, then take the included shuttle to the hotel. It runs every 15 minutes and takes around 10 minutes.
- Long Stay South: Park at the hotel overnight, then drive to Long Stay South in the morning. Keep your keys and take the included 15-minute shuttle, which runs every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day.
- Parking at the hotel: Leave your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip and keep your keys. Walk, take a taxi or use the Gatwick Hoppa to reach South Terminal.
- Maple Meet & Greet: Park at the hotel overnight, then drive to the terminal drop-off area in the morning. Hand over your keys and walk to check-in.
- Arora Self Park: Park at the hotel overnight, then move your car to Arora beside the Hilton. Keep your keys and walk to South Terminal.
In the morning, head down to the restaurant for a full English or continental buffet. One child under 12 eats breakfast for free with each paying adult. The Bar and Kitchen also serves dinner every day, with orders placed using the tablets provided at each table.
The rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott are spacious and stylish, and WiFi is fast and free throughout the hotel.
Check in from 3pm, check out by 12 noon.
Here are some of the features you can expect to find in your room:
- Free WiFi
- 32-inch TV
- Tea and coffee
- USB chargers
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Iron and ironing board
- Desk
White House Hotel
Room only from £59* | Hotel with parking from £90*
The White House Hotel is a friendly, family-run 2-star hotel offering simple rooms, free WiFi, an on-site bar and restaurant, and a continental breakfast with its parking packages.
White House Hotel and parking options
- Hotel parking with breakfast: Leave your car at the hotel and keep your keys. The direct airport shuttle operates from 8am to 7pm and takes around 10 minutes.
- Purple Parking with breakfast: Park overnight at the hotel, then drive to Purple Parking after checking out. Hand over your keys and take the included 10-minute shuttle, which runs every 20 minutes.
- Maple Meet & Greet with breakfast: Park overnight at the hotel, then drive to the terminal drop-off point. Hand over your keys and walk to check-in.
The hotel also offers a shuttle to Long Stay South, followed by the car park's free shuttle to South Terminal. Alternatively, the nearest public bus stop is a 5-minute walk away and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
WiFi is included throughout the hotel.
Breakfast is a simple continental buffet served from 7am to 9.30am, with warmer options available as an upgrade. If you need to leave before 7am, ask the hotel about a breakfast bag. In the evening, the Saffron Grill Bar and Restaurant serves meals from 5pm to 10pm.
Check in from 12 noon, check out by 10am.
The clean and comfortable rooms at the White House Hotel might be quite basic but they provide everything you need to get a good night's sleep. Here's what you can expect to find:
- Free WiFi
- Smart TV
- Tea and coffee
- Hairdryer available on request
- Desk
- En suite
North Terminal hotel alternatives for South Terminal flights
If the South Terminal hotels above don't suit you, the Sofitel and Hampton by Hilton are both connected to North Terminal. From there, the free inter-terminal shuttle runs frequently, 24 hours a day, and takes around 2 minutes to reach South Terminal.
Sofitel
Room only from £169* | Hotel with parking from £246*
The Sofitel is a luxury 4-star hotel which, while linked to Gatwick North Terminal, still gives an easy route to South Terminal. Walk to North Terminal in around 3 minutes through the covered walkway, then take the free 2-minute shuttle to South.
Sofitel hotel and parking options
- Cophall Park & Ride: Drop off your car and keys, then take the included shuttle to North Terminal. It runs every 15 minutes and takes around 10 minutes.
- Maple hotel drop-off parking: Drop off your car and keys at the Sofitel before checking in. Your car will be parked for you and returned after your holiday.
- APH Park & Ride: Hand over your keys and take the included shuttle, which runs every 10-15 minutes, 24 hours a day, and takes around 10-12 minutes.
- Maple Meet & Greet: Meet your driver in the Sofitel car park, hand over your keys and walk into the hotel.
- I Love Meet and Greet: Call when you're around 10 minutes away, drop your car next to the hotel and hand over your keys. It will be returned to the same place after your holiday.
- Long Stay North: Park your own car, keep your keys and take the included 10-minute shuttle, which runs every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day.
- Mid Stay North: Park your own car, keep your keys and walk to North Terminal in around 6 minutes.
The hotel has three on-site restaurants offering British dishes with French influences, Mediterranean favourites and pan-Asian cuisine. Breakfast is served from 5.30am, and a grab-and-go breakfast can be arranged for earlier departures.
Large, stylish rooms await you at the Sofitel. Standard rooms have triple-glazed windows and queen-size beds, while Superior and Luxury room upgrades are also available.
Check in from 2pm, check out by 12 noon.
- Free WiFi
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee
- Hairdryer and toiletries
- Safe and fridge
- Iron
Hampton by Hilton
Room only from £128.35* | Hotel with parking from £243.39*
The Hampton by Hilton is a casual 3-star hotel connected to North Terminal by a covered walkway. It offers free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a complimentary all-you-can-eat breakfast.
It's less than a 2-minute covered walk to North Terminal. For South Terminal, follow the signs to the free inter-terminal shuttle; it runs frequently, 24 hours a day, and the journey takes around 2 minutes.
Hampton by Hilton hotel and parking options
Breakfast is included with each of these hotel and parking packages:
- Purple Parking: Drop off your car and keys, then take the included 15-minute shuttle. Buses run every 20 minutes.
- Cophall Parking: Hand over your keys and take the included shuttle, which runs every 15 minutes and takes around 7-12 minutes.
- Long Stay North: Park your own car, keep your keys and take the included 10-minute shuttle, which runs every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day.
- APH Parking: Hand over your keys and take the included shuttle, which runs every 10-15 minutes, 24 hours a day, and takes around 10-12 minutes.
- Maple Meet & Greet: Meet your driver near the terminal, hand over your keys and take the short walk to the hotel.
- Mid Stay North: Park your own car, keep your keys and walk to the hotel through the covered walkway.
Breakfast is complimentary, with continental options served from 4am and hot breakfast from 7am. The hotel restaurant and bar also serve a small dinner menu from 4pm to 10pm.
Check in from 3pm, check out by 12 noon.
Rooms at the Hampton by Hilton are spacious and comfortable, with blackout curtains to help you get a good night's sleep. Below are some of the features you'll find in your room:
- Free WiFi
- TV
- Tea and coffee
- Desk and chair
- Safe
- Iron
- Hairdryer
If none of these hotels are quite right for you, explore our full range of Gatwick hotels with parking.
Gatwick South Terminal information
Gatwick South Terminal departures
A wide range of airlines fly from Gatwick South Terminal, but terminal arrangements can change. Before travelling, check your boarding pass or use Gatwick Airport's official terminal checker to confirm where your flight departs from.
Getting from Gatwick South to North Terminal
If you need to travel between Gatwick's terminals, the free inter-terminal shuttle runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day. The journey takes approximately 2 minutes; simply follow the signs for North Terminal from the South Terminal concourse.
South Terminal shops
Gatwick South Terminal has shops before and after security, covering travel essentials, fashion, beauty, gifts and duty-free shopping. As retailers and opening hours can change, check Gatwick Airport's current shopping directory before you travel.
South Terminal restaurants
Whether you're after breakfast, coffee, a quick snack or a sit-down meal, you'll find places to eat before and after security at Gatwick South Terminal. Take a look at Gatwick Airport's current restaurant directory for the latest options, locations and opening times.