including 8 days parking
from the airport
customer rating
Prices so low you forget it's at an airport
The Travelodge at Gatwick (formerly the Mercure hotel Gatwick) is not only large enough to allow for last-minute bookings, but also affordable enough for even the most restricted of budgets. It's one of the cheapest hotels at Gatwick airport and the restaurant and bar are extremely well-priced. There are also rooms spacious enough to accommodate four adults comfortably.
The Travelodge at Gatwick Airport, Lowfield Heath in Crawley is a good choice if you're travelling to the airport by car. It's just a few minutes from junction 10 of the M23 and has an undercover on-site car park where you can park overnight. If you need parking while you're away, you can book your car into one of the Long Stay car parks at Gatwick airport, or into Airparks, a secured car park just outside the airport.
If you’re coming by public transport, Gatwick airport train station is an easy bus ride away and connected to London by regular trains. In the morning, the hotel shuttle bus will take you back to the airport. You need bus G23, which leaves from outside reception and takes 15 minutes to reach the North terminal, and 20 to reach the South terminal.
The Travelodge has a bar and restaurant with a simple, classic pub grub-style menu, which is served from 6.30pm to 10pm. There’s also free wifi in the bar and restaurant.
The hotel we stayed at was lovely and clean. All the staff we interacted with were pleasant and polite. The bedroom was very spacious with comfy beds for us all. We didn't have any issues at finding a parking space in the car park but surely the cost should be reimbursed if you stay at the hotel.
Mr/S Williams (Travelodge)
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We recommend the Travelodge for:
Families - The Travelodge’s family rooms are very spacious, and can actually accommodate four adults, so older children will be more than comfortable. Children are also allowed in the bar at any time.
Drinks - The lively bar offers a drinks promotion each month, making the Travelodge one of the most affordable places to start your holiday with a glass of something tasty.
Value - Not only are the rooms great value, the Travelodge also offers an affordable food menu and free wifi in the bar.
Groups - You won’t find many hotels willing to let four adults share one room, and at the Travelodge you’ll still get a comfortable night’s sleep if you do decide to share.
Affordable, comfy travel base
- Budget chic 3* hotel
- Close to the airport
- Comfy Dreamer beds – enjoy a good night's sleep before your flight
- Restaurant and bar – great value dining
- Popular Purple Parking Park & Ride included
A popular hotel known for its great value and comfy Dreamer beds. Travelodge Gatwick Central is also close to the terminal so you'll be rested and on your way to departures in no time.
Getting to the airport
On the day of your flight, drive to Purple Parking Park and Ride, where your car will stay while you're away.
Hand over your keys and they'll park the car for you while you take the shuttle bus to the terminal. It runs every 20 minutes and takes 10 minutes to both terminals.
A postcode for satnavs and a link to what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
Check in from 3pm, check out by 12 noon.
Parking
Drive to the hotel for your overnight stay. Overnight parking costs between £10-14.
You need to pay for hotel parking at the car park or on the Horizon parking app, but make sure to register your car at reception when checking in too.
Overnight parking is £10 from 1st October to 30th March, and £14 from 1st April to 30th September.
On the day of your flight, drive to the car park where your car will stay while you're away.
Drive to the Purple Parking car park, park in an arrivals lane and head to reception. Hand over your keys and the team will park for you while you catch the shuttle bus to your terminal. It runs every 20 minutes and takes 10 minutes to both terminals.
Your return information will be given to you with your bus ticket on arrival.
The car park and shuttle buses are accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs. Accessible parking bays aren't needed as the team will park your car for you.
This car park is secured by perimeter fencing, floodlighting, regular staff patrols and CCTV.
A postcode for satnavs and a link to what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
Rooms
Standard rooms at the Travelodge Gatwick Central are light and modern, with blackout curtains and your choice of firm or soft pillow.
Rooms include:
- King-size Dreamer bed
- Tea and coffee
- Bedside USB charging ports
- 32-inch TV
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Desk and chair
Wifi
Wifi is free for the first 30 minutes, after that it's £3 for 24 hours.
Accessibility
The hotel is accessible with Blue Badge parking bays.
The hotel has accessible rooms which include:
- Accessible bathrooms
- Grab bars
If you need an accessible room you can request one when you book.
Restaurant
Bar Cafe – 12 noon to 5pm and 5pm to 10pm
Enjoy a selection of light bites including nachos or a loaded flatbread in the afternoon, to various curries, pizzas and other classics in the evening.
There's also a kids' menu offering a main, dessert and a drink from £7.15. Check the menu at the hotel for more details.
Breakfast
Bar Cafe – 6am to 10am on weekdays, 6am to 11am on weekends
Start your day with an unlimited breakfast buffet for £11.25. With great choices for a full English including Cumberland sausages, bacon and scrambled eggs, or for a lighter option there's a choice of buttery croissants, bagels, pancakes or fresh fruit salad.
Up to two kids under 15 eat breakfast for free with each paying adult.
In a hurry or flight too early for breakfast? Grab a breakfast to go 24hrs a day from reception for £5.50 per person. It has breakfast favourites like cornflakes, orange juice, a flapjack and a pain au chocolat to help get you started in the morning.
Good to know
Early or late check-in? Speak to the hotel to see if this can be arranged for an extra charge.
Larger or commercial vehicle? The car park has changed its terms and conditions meaning that some larger vehicles are no longer accepted. If your vehicle is one they won't accept you'll be charged an additional £25 per day when you arrive. Please read below for full details and check whether the car park will accept your vehicle before you book.
Purple Parking Park and Ride cannot accept:
- Commercial vehicles or minibuses of any variant.
- Single or double cab pickup trucks such as Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux or Nissan Navara.
- Medium-panelled or windowed vans such as a VW Transporter, VW Caravelle, VW Caddy, Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Viano or short wheel-based vehicles of any description.
- Large panelled or windowed vans such as a Mercedes Sprinter, VW Crafter, Renault Master, Ford Transit or long wheel-based vehicles of any description.
- Any variant of camper van.
- Any vehicles over 2.1m high.
- You'll be charged an additional £25 per day if your vehicle fails to comply with the above.
The parking team will move your car to a self-park area and charge an additional £20 per day in any of the following cases:
- Not providing a key to your vehicle.
- Not deactivating ghost alarms (or not providing clear instructions to the team at check-in).
- Not removing steering wheel locks.
If you have an electric car, make sure it has enough battery charge to be moved through the car parks and last the duration of the stay otherwise the car park may charge you a fee. The car park does not offer electric charging.
We recommend that you leave 45 minutes to drop your car and keys off and get the shuttle to the airport.
Help us go green! There's no need to print out your booking confirmation, show it on your mobile device.
Early or late? The car park offers a grace period until midnight at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £20, which is subject to change.
Travelodge Gatwick Central with parking at Purple Parking address
Gatwick,
Horley
RH6 0BE
Travelodge Gatwick Central with parking at Purple Parking Additional Information
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| Disabled facilities | The hotel has accessible rooms, which have handrails, grab bars and wet rooms - if you would like to request an accessible room please call Holiday Extras before you book. The hotel has ramps and is easily accessible for wheelchair users. |
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