Gatwick Family Hotels - Family Rooms and Space at LGW

Travelling through Gatwick with children narrows the field usefully. What matters is the number of transfers between bed and gate, whether a family of four fits in one room, and whether breakfast is early enough for the flight.

Fewest transfers with small children

The strongest argument at Gatwick is a hotel in the terminal itself. BLOC Hotel London Gatwick Airport on Level 3 of the South Terminal publishes Vista Family and Aspire Family rooms, and YOTELAIR has premium twin cabins with bunk beds, bookable by the hour if your flight is at an awkward time. Neither has a restaurant, so plan food around the terminal’s own.

At the North Terminal, Sofitel London Gatwick and Hampton by Hilton are covered walks from the doors, which is worth a great deal with a pushchair in bad weather.

Space and connecting rooms

Hilton London Gatwick Airport is the pick if the stay is more than a night’s sleep: a covered walkway to the South Terminal, two restaurants, two bars, a fitness centre, and connecting and pet-friendly rooms. Sofitel London Gatwick offers similar scale at the North Terminal with three restaurants and a fitness centre.

Value with a family room

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport North Terminal is the budget family standard, a five-minute walk from the North Terminal with a Thyme restaurant on site. Holiday Inn London Gatwick Airport is five minutes away by road with a paid 24-hour shuttle, worth checking if you are driving.

Practical notes

Ask for a room away from the lifts, and check restaurant opening times against your flight: at a 05:00 departure most hotel breakfasts have not started, though several offer a grab-and-go bag if you request it the night before. Cots and extra beds are usually available but not guaranteed on the day, so request them at booking.

Bringing a pet

Pet policies at airport hotels change too often to quote reliably and differ by brand and room type. Phone the hotel and confirm the nightly charge, the size or weight limit, and whether the animal may be left alone while you eat. Bear in mind that the in-terminal properties are compact and windowless in places, which suits neither a nervous dog nor a long wait.

Cheapest family-workable rooms: budget hotels at LGW. Arriving by car: park, sleep and fly. Daytime stop with children: day rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Gatwick hotel is best for families?

For an early flight with small children, the two properties inside the South Terminal remove the transfer entirely: BLOC has Vista Family and Aspire Family rooms, and YOTELAIR has premium twin cabins with bunks. For space and connecting rooms, the Hilton at the South Terminal; for value with a family room, Premier Inn at the North Terminal.

Do Gatwick airport hotels have leisure facilities?

The larger ones do, within limits. The Hilton London Gatwick Airport and the Sofitel London Gatwick both have fitness centres; neither publishes a swimming pool. The compact in-terminal properties, YOTELAIR and BLOC, are built for sleep rather than leisure and have neither.

Are pets allowed at Gatwick airport hotels?

Policies vary by brand and change often, usually involving a fee, a size limit and rules about leaving an animal unattended, so this guide does not quote figures. Confirm three things directly with the hotel before booking: the charge per night, the size or weight limit, and whether the pet may be left alone in the room.

Information last verified: August 5, 2026