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A Mediterranean start to your holiday
It might be just five miles from Gatwick airport in West Sussex, but the great-value, friendly Gatwick Europa hotel has a distinctly Mediterranean flavour. Its unusual architecture, palm trees and geometric floor tiles give it a North African feel - as you relax in the cool courtyard, you wouldn't believe you were just five miles from the airport at this Gatwick hotel. Unwind in the health club, with its pool, gym and sauna, or tuck into an all-you-can-eat roast dinner in the Mediterranee restaurant.
As well as all this Mediterranean luxury, your car will be as comfortable as you are in the on-site Europa car park, which has 450 spaces, so you can be sure of finding a spot for your car. The car park is protected by CCTV, so your car will also be safe. The shuttlebus to the airport leaves every 45 minutes at peak times, and costs £5 per adult for a return. See our Getting there tab for more information and directions.
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Keeping with the theme, the Mediterranee restaurant, overlooking the hotel’s beautiful courtyard garden, offers a breakfast buffet to get your day off to a hale and hearty start, and a self-service carvery in the evenings. The cosy Rafters bar offers light meals from noon till late, as well as a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks.
The hotel also has a Spindles health club on site that has a light, spacious gym with free and fixed weights, bikes and treadmills, and an extravagant, heated indoor swimming pool, designed to flow around Spanish-style archways. There's even a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub.
We recommend the Europa for:
Exotic atmosphere - Its unique decor makes it feel more like a Spanish hacienda than an airport hotel.
Health and leisure - Take care of yourself in the fully-equipped gym, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, and get a head-start on your holiday tan in the solarium.
Families and groups - The hotel has more than 60 family rooms, and can provide a cot if you need one; even pets are welcome.
Holiday vibes on a budget
- Relaxed 3-star comfort
- Rafters Bar brings the pub to you – comfy chairs, pool table and classic comfort food
- Take a dip in the pool or workout in the gym
- Spacious family-friendly rooms with space for the kids to crash
- Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast
Tuck into a warm welcome at this traditional-style 3-star hotel, where great value meets home comforts. There's plenty to keep everyone happy – from a swim in the pool or a quick gym session, to a laid-back game of pool in the bar. Fill your plate at the buffet-style carvery, grab a drink in the cosy pub-style bar, and enjoy a relaxed, fuss-free start to your trip. Reliable, budget-friendly and full of character – just what you need before take-off.
Getting to the airport
On the day of your flight, take a taxi from the hotel to the airport. It costs £21 for a standard car, £27.50 for a 6-seater and £32.50 for an 8-seat minibus each way. Gatwick Airport's £7 drop-off fee is included in this price. You can book your taxi at reception when you check in.
A postcode for satnavs and a link to what3words will be on your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
Check in from 3pm, check out by 10am.
Parking
If you need parking while you're away you could save money by booking it with your hotel – search our hotel and parking packages instead.
Rooms
Rooms are simple, clean and tidy, with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Rooms include:
- Tea and coffee
- Hairdryer
- TV
- En suite bathroom
Triple rooms – have 3 single beds.
Family rooms for four – have one double bed and bunk beds, suitable for 2 adults and 2 children 14 and under.
Family rooms for five – have one double bed and three single beds, suitable for 2 adults and 3 children 14 and under.
Fancy an upgrade? Treat yourself to an Executive room for £20 to enjoy some more space to spread out.
Wifi
Wifi is free throughout the hotel and rooms.
Accessibility
The hotel is accessible and has:
- Accessible parking bays
- Entrance ramp
- Accessible ground floor access to reception and bar
- Induction loop
- Accessible toilets
The hotel has three accessible double rooms which include:
- Roll-in wetroom
- Wider doors
- Grab bars
- Alarms
If you'd like an accessible room, you can request one when you book.
Restaurant
Mediterranean Restaurant – 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Enjoy a daily carvery and load up your plate with your choice of roast meat, potatoes, and plenty of veg – it's a warm, comforting meal that always hits the spot. A firm favourite for good reason.
On quieter nights, the restaurant might take a break, but you can still grab a bite from the bar menu downstairs.
If you have any dietary requirements, speak to a member of the team who will be able to help you.
Bar
Rafters Bar – 4pm to 11pm. Food served 5pm to 10pm.
Settle into a fireside chair, with a glass of wine or pint of Guinness in hand, and enjoy the cosy, traditional pub-style vibes at the Europa. Take a look at the bar menu which has lots of choices including a popular nibbles board, Rafters burger or lasagne – and don't forget to check out the daily specials. Then rack ‘em up and enjoy a game of pool while you wait for your food to arrive.
If the weather is playing ball, take your food and drinks to the large courtyard garden and make the most of the sunshine and open space.
On quieter evenings, the bar may close earlier than usual.
Breakfast
Mediterranean Restaurant – 7am to 9am
Start your day the right way with a hearty breakfast from the generous breakfast buffet selection. Whether you're in the mood for a full English with all the trimmings or prefer something lighter from the continental selection, you'll find plenty to choose from.
If you have any special dietary requirements, speak to a member of the team who'll be happy to help.
Things to do
Head over to the leisure centre for a swim in the pool or a workout in the well-equipped gym. It's £4 per adult, £2 per child, and you can hire a towel for £1. You can also grab a coffee, tea or hot chocolate there on your way out for under 3 quid – bargain.
Spindles leisure centre is open 6.30am to 8pm weekdays , 8am to 7pm on weekends. Last entry on weekdays is 7pm and 6pm on weekends.
Children are welcome in the pool between 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm) – perfect for a splash about before dinner.
Good to know
The Europa is cashless, so you'll need your card or contactless to pay for anything while you're there.
Europa Additional Information
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| Address | Balcombe Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7ZR |
| Breakfast | Mediterranean Restaurant – 7am to 9.30am Start your day the right way with a hearty breakfast from the generous breakfast buffet selection. Whether you're in the mood for a full English with all the trimmings or prefer something lighter from the continental selection, you'll find plenty to choose from. |
| Breakfast times | 7am to 9am |
| Breakfast price | The Continental breakfast is £9.95 per person. |
| Disabled facilities | The hotel has: - Accessible parking spaces - Ramp to entrance - Induction loop - Accessible rooms on ground floor The hotel has 3 accessible rooms which include: - Emergency pull cords - Grab rails - Wet rooms |
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| Swimming pool | |
| En-suite bathroom | |
| Trouser press | |
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| Phone in room | |
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| Satellite TV |