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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
- Practical 3-star hotel
- Buffet-style restaurant
- Relaxed, friendly bar
- Health club, pool, sauna and gym
The Europa is simple but practical with a big pool, hot tub, sauna and gym. Once you've worked up an appetite, there's a great value buffet-style restaurant, as well as a bar to unwind in. A convenient way to start your trip!
Getting to the airport
The Europa is about a 15-minute drive to both North and South terminals.
A taxi to the airport costs £19.50 for a standard car, £26 for a 6-seater and £31 for an 8-seat minibus each way. Book your taxi at reception when you check in.
Check-in from 3pm. Check-out by 10am.
Parking
If you need it, overnight parking at the hotel is £5 – make sure to give reception your car details at check-in.
This package doesn't include parking while you're away. If you need parking for the duration of your trip, search for an airport hotel with parking instead.
Rooms
Rooms at the Europa are simple but practical, with everything you need to unwind and relax before your trip.
Rooms include:
- Tea and coffee
- TV
- En suite bathroom
- Room service (£3 tray charge)
- Hair dryer
- Phone
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.
Wifi
Wifi is free throughout the hotel.
Accessibility
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
Restaurant
Mediterranean Restaurant – 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Fill your boots with the restaurant's buffet-style carvery, which is served everyday. They also have a salad bar, soups and a tempting selection of desserts to choose from.
Bar
Rafters Bar – 3.30pm to 11pm (food served 5pm to 10pm)
Serves a range of soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits, as well as light lunches and snacks.
Breakfast
Mediterranean Restaurant – 7am to 9.30am
Fuel up before your flight with a English and continental breakfast. You can expect all the typical items, as well as teas, coffees and juices.
Things to do
The hotel has a fitness centre, complete with a gym, sauna and pool. It's £4 per adult per session, £2 per child per session and £1 for towel hire. Children need to be supervised at all times.
The fitness 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 from 10am to 6pm – last entry at 5pm.
Good to know
Request a room on the ground floor if you've got lots of luggage, as there isn't a lift.
For even more space in your room, upgrade to an Executive room for £20 on the next page.
Forgotten something? The hotel has a limited supply of basic essentials such as toothpaste, toothbrushes and first aid equipment. Ask at reception for availability.
The hotel doesn't accept cash, so you'll need to use your card or contactless to pay for anything while you're there.
Europa Additional Information
| Star rating | |
| Address | Balcombe Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7ZR |
| Breakfast | Mediterranean Restaurant – 7am to 9.30am Fuel up before your flight with a English and continental breakfast. You can expect all the typical items, as well as teas, coffees and juices. |
| Breakfast times | 7am to 9.30am |
| 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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| Wi-Fi | |
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| Swimming pool | |
| En-suite bathroom | |
| Trouser press | |
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| Phone in room | |
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| Satellite TV |