Gainsborough Lodge
US$83
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$83
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Gainsborough Lodge average US$56 in the cheapest month (February) and US$83 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$59 |
| February | US$56 |
| March | US$59 |
| April | US$57 |
| May | US$72 |
| June | US$73 |
| July | US$75 |
| August | US$68 |
| September | US$83 |
| October | US$72 |
| November | US$57 |
| December | US$58 |
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Most expensive: September (~US$83)
Cheapest: February (~US$56)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
At Gainsborough Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
When you stay at Gainsborough Lodge in Horley, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Archway Theatre and Manor Royal Business Park. This guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Gatwick Aviation Museum and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from East Surrey Hospital.
What's nearby
Archway Theatre(0.4 Miles)
Manor Royal Business Park(2.4 Miles)
Gatwick Aviation Museum(3 Miles)
East Surrey Hospital(3.9 Miles)
Cineworld Crawley(5 Miles)
Effingham Park Golf Course(5 Miles)
Crawley Museum(5.1 Miles)
Worth St. Nicholas' Church(5.2 Miles)
High Weald(5.2 Miles)
Donyngs Leisure Centre(5.3 Miles)
Crawley Town Hall(5.3 Miles)
County Mall Shopping Centre(5.5 Miles)
St. John the Baptist Church(5.5 Miles)
Hawth Theatre(5.8 Miles)
Reigate Priory Museum(5.9 Miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(3.3 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(44 Miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(47.1 Miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(47.3 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Housekeeping
Garden
Designated smoking area
Location
39 Massetts Rd, Near Gatwick Airport, Horley, England, United Kingdom
Archway Theatre (0.4 Miles)
Manor Royal Business Park (2.4 Miles)
Gatwick Aviation Museum (3 Miles)
East Surrey Hospital (3.9 Miles)
Cineworld Crawley (5 Miles)
Effingham Park Golf Course (5 Miles)
Guest reviews
7.8
Good
Based on 1,159 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
15%
Couple
37%
Family
14%
Group
10%
Solo
21%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Gainsborough Lodge is a budget-friendly, no-frills option near Gatwick Airport, frequently praised for comfortable rooms, straightforward self check-in, and convenient transport links, making it a practical stopover for late arrivals, early flights, or brief stays.
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What guests think
Gainsborough Lodge is a budget-friendly, no-frills option near Gatwick Airport, frequently praised for comfortable rooms, straightforward self check-in, and convenient transport links, making it a practical stopover for late arrivals, early flights, or brief stays.
Common downsides include small or basic rooms, dated areas, thin walls and occasional noise, compact bathrooms with awkward layouts or weak showers, and limited reception hours that can complicate issues outside staffed times. Cleanliness is generally reported as good, but a few guests noted musty smells, dust, or maintenance wear, and there are a few reports of bedbugs. Breakfast is inconsistent or minimal, and there’s no on-site restaurant; guests may eat takeaways in a dining area, and on-site parking is typically paid. Expect a simple, convenient overnight base rather than a full-service hotel.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic and geared to short stays, with paid on-site parking, reliable late self check-in, and easy bus/train access to Gatwick; stairs are steep and there is no lift. Amenities are minimal (no AC, fans provided; dining room mainly for takeaways).
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Robin
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Handy for the airport. On site parking, though you need to pay extra for this. Room has a handy wall mounted fan. Shops and restaurants close by. Pretty reasonable price. Comfortable bed.
Handy for the airport. On site parking, though you need to pay extra for this. Room has a handy wall mounted fan. Shops and restaurants close by. Pretty reasonable price. Comfortable bed.
10
Adina
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, convenient for the airport. However the reception isn't open 24/7 and they didn't leave us enough soap and shampoo in the room for two people, and we couldn't ask for more. There was also an emergency exit with a green light in the room that was on the whole night, very hard to sleep when there's a green light shining the whole night...
Nice hotel, convenient for the airport. However the reception isn't open 24/7 and they didn't leave us enough soap and shampoo in the room for two people, and we couldn't ask for more. There was also an emergency exit with a green light in the room that was on the whole night, very hard to sleep when there's a green light shining the whole night...
10
Andrea
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The lodge is about a 10 minutes walk from the station, check in was fast and easy. If you turn right when you come out there are shops, restaurants, takeaways and bars within 5 minutes walk. The bustop that takes you to the airport is about a minutes walk, just turn left as you come out of the building. The Lodge has the timetable, it is also displayed at the bustop. Very convenient and comfortable place to stay.
The lodge is about a 10 minutes walk from the station, check in was fast and easy. If you turn right when you come out there are shops, restaurants, takeaways and bars within 5 minutes walk. The bustop that takes you to the airport is about a minutes walk, just turn left as you come out of the building. The Lodge has the timetable, it is also displayed at the bustop. Very convenient and comfortable place to stay.
8
Ian
30 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This venue had a nice new tarmac drive and parking spaces. The interior however was a little dated. I was in room 4 on 2nd floor (no lift), and the noise coming from the other rooms and corridor was noticable. Ensuite was small, bed was okay, wifi was okay. There were a few places in the town centre to eat (evening meal) and a couple of cafes for breakfast. This was no more than a 10 minute walk. Had to pay £10 to park vehicle at venue.
This venue had a nice new tarmac drive and parking spaces. The interior however was a little dated. I was in room 4 on 2nd floor (no lift), and the noise coming from the other rooms and corridor was noticable. Ensuite was small, bed was okay, wifi was okay. There were a few places in the town centre to eat (evening meal) and a couple of cafes for breakfast. This was no more than a 10 minute walk. Had to pay £10 to park vehicle at venue.
10
Hannah
27 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here 1 night and it was much better than I expected from the reviews. Very clean. Nice room with good bedding. Very quiet for sleeping. I arrived late and was worried about being able to park my car but they had put a cone in a space for me which was very thoughtful. It was £8 to park but well worth is especially as the room was extremely cheap. Nice area.
I stayed here 1 night and it was much better than I expected from the reviews. Very clean. Nice room with good bedding. Very quiet for sleeping. I arrived late and was worried about being able to park my car but they had put a cone in a space for me which was very thoughtful. It was £8 to park but well worth is especially as the room was extremely cheap. Nice area.
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donald
28 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What I expected - clean, basic accommodation. Being an older building the stairs are narrow which could make hauling suitcases a bit difficult. As in many similar B&Bs the plumbing was new and the corner shower stall small.
What I expected - clean, basic accommodation. Being an older building the stairs are narrow which could make hauling suitcases a bit difficult. As in many similar B&Bs the plumbing was new and the corner shower stall small.
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Bethany
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great value stay. The hotel is within walking distance from the airport, but there’s also a bus or a train you can catch. The rooms were a little dated but were very clean and the staff were lovely.
Great value stay. The hotel is within walking distance from the airport, but there’s also a bus or a train you can catch. The rooms were a little dated but were very clean and the staff were lovely.
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Paul
20 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great. Ideal for a night before the airport. Clean, warm, tea and coffee, hot shower, wifi. The man at reception was very helpful to us. Bus stop for Gatwick bus is 1 minute away. Dont be paying for taxis- look up the bus time table, no 100 or no 20.
Everything was great. Ideal for a night before the airport. Clean, warm, tea and coffee, hot shower, wifi. The man at reception was very helpful to us. Bus stop for Gatwick bus is 1 minute away. Dont be paying for taxis- look up the bus time table, no 100 or no 20.
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John
7 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay for the airport. Allow you to eat takeaways in the dining area. Helpful staff. Just 5 minutes from town centre with plenty of eateries and good cafes. Easy bus service to Gatwick although not much room for bigger cases on the buses. Fastway need to take note.
Great stay for the airport. Allow you to eat takeaways in the dining area. Helpful staff. Just 5 minutes from town centre with plenty of eateries and good cafes. Easy bus service to Gatwick although not much room for bigger cases on the buses. Fastway need to take note.
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Debasmita
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice staff. Lounge area to work. Close to airport.
Nice staff. Lounge area to work. Close to airport.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms clean or spotless, though some mentioned musty odours, dust, and worn fixtures. A few reports noted bedbugs and occasional bathroom cleanliness issues.
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Teresa
17 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shower curtain dirty and crack in sink
Shower curtain dirty and crack in sink
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James
21 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel gave us bedbugs - one was even spotted running across our pillow. Now we have to work hard to deep clean our bedroom
This hotel gave us bedbugs - one was even spotted running across our pillow. Now we have to work hard to deep clean our bedroom
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Yuzhen
6 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Felt very itchy on hand and back at night and turned the night on and found a black bug on the comforter and killed it and it had blood. One of my hand was swollen because of the bite. When mentioning to the staff all he said was they did not have bedbugs.
Felt very itchy on hand and back at night and turned the night on and found a black bug on the comforter and killed it and it had blood. One of my hand was swollen because of the bite. When mentioning to the staff all he said was they did not have bedbugs.
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Michelle
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room
Clean room
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Asif
21 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All the bed clothing is cheap.shower was blocked so unhygienic way to take shower .reception is not 24 hours so could not report to any one 6.30 in morning about the issue as getting late for airport.did report later but instead of getting an apology and refund owner refuse to apologies and apparently we should report the issue to non existent reception staff and should check the plumbing in the night before talking the room .it was only 12 pounds cheaper then travel lodge which is far better option and same distance from airport and 24 hour reception.so will not recommend.also rooms are very very small
All the bed clothing is cheap.shower was blocked so unhygienic way to take shower .reception is not 24 hours so could not report to any one 6.30 in morning about the issue as getting late for airport.did report later but instead of getting an apology and refund owner refuse to apologies and apparently we should report the issue to non existent reception staff and should check the plumbing in the night before talking the room .it was only 12 pounds cheaper then travel lodge which is far better option and same distance from airport and 24 hour reception.so will not recommend.also rooms are very very small
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Sean
24 May 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We stayed at the property for 5 days and our room was never cleaned. We had to ask for towels and toilet paper. We emptied our own garbage. Some difficulty in finding any staff members.
We stayed at the property for 5 days and our room was never cleaned. We had to ask for towels and toilet paper. We emptied our own garbage. Some difficulty in finding any staff members.
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Emma
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived really late, but luckily they have an option to manage that. But unfortunately the room had a really bad musty/cheesey feet smell. I also left before reception opened so I was not able to discuss it with anyone. My room was top of the stairs second door on the left. Besides that it was clean.
I arrived really late, but luckily they have an option to manage that. But unfortunately the room had a really bad musty/cheesey feet smell. I also left before reception opened so I was not able to discuss it with anyone. My room was top of the stairs second door on the left. Besides that it was clean.
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Mr M F
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Disorganised person on reception. Gave us wrong keys sent us to wrong room. Forgot to take car registration. Room carpet smelt. Very noisy fan In Bathroom. Thick dust on skirting. Only plus was the bed was comfortable.
Disorganised person on reception. Gave us wrong keys sent us to wrong room. Forgot to take car registration. Room carpet smelt. Very noisy fan In Bathroom. Thick dust on skirting. Only plus was the bed was comfortable.
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John
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed before and was very good. This time would rate as excellent. Arrived early by train but we were greeted in a friendly manner. We left our luggage safely while we went for lunch with our room key, although we were told our room would be ready in 10 minutes. The room was recently refurbished and was very clean with a king size comfy bed and good shower. We had a problem with the lock on our suitcase and Krunal was brilliant in solving our problem. Would not hesitate to stay again in future. Although, they don't do meals, you can eat takeaways etc in the dining areas.
Stayed before and was very good. This time would rate as excellent. Arrived early by train but we were greeted in a friendly manner. We left our luggage safely while we went for lunch with our room key, although we were told our room would be ready in 10 minutes. The room was recently refurbished and was very clean with a king size comfy bed and good shower. We had a problem with the lock on our suitcase and Krunal was brilliant in solving our problem. Would not hesitate to stay again in future. Although, they don't do meals, you can eat takeaways etc in the dining areas.
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Martin
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, tidy and good value. A good nights sleep and really easy for Gatwick. Would stay again. Tip for the owner, the bathroom smelled musty but was very clean.
Clean, tidy and good value. A good nights sleep and really easy for Gatwick. Would stay again. Tip for the owner, the bathroom smelled musty but was very clean.
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Rooms
Rooms range from small and dated to newly refurbished; beds are often comfortable but some found them hard or the rooms hot and stuffy. Bathrooms are very compact with awkward layouts or weak/unstable showers, and some guests reported noise and bright emergency lights.
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Farzad
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed. Major issues: Disasterous shower which had a non-thermostatic tap resulting in water temperature swinging wildly from cold to hot. Minor issues: A few of the mains sockets didn't work. No decaf coffee.
Comfortable bed. Major issues: Disasterous shower which had a non-thermostatic tap resulting in water temperature swinging wildly from cold to hot. Minor issues: A few of the mains sockets didn't work. No decaf coffee.
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Katie
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel is just 5 min drive from Gatwick which was great. Room quite small but fine for just me for a couple of nights stay. Furnishings a bit out dated but clean enough. Bed was comfy. £5 fee to park per day which is reasonable. Would use again
Hotel is just 5 min drive from Gatwick which was great. Room quite small but fine for just me for a couple of nights stay. Furnishings a bit out dated but clean enough. Bed was comfy. £5 fee to park per day which is reasonable. Would use again
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Adina
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, convenient for the airport. However the reception isn't open 24/7 and they didn't leave us enough soap and shampoo in the room for two people, and we couldn't ask for more. There was also an emergency exit with a green light in the room that was on the whole night, very hard to sleep when there's a green light shining the whole night...
Nice hotel, convenient for the airport. However the reception isn't open 24/7 and they didn't leave us enough soap and shampoo in the room for two people, and we couldn't ask for more. There was also an emergency exit with a green light in the room that was on the whole night, very hard to sleep when there's a green light shining the whole night...
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Keith
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was very clean and comfortable, in the main, nice host and ideally located. Tv wasnt working though and the room was a bit stuffy throughout the night. Would happily stay again though.
Was very clean and comfortable, in the main, nice host and ideally located. Tv wasnt working though and the room was a bit stuffy throughout the night. Would happily stay again though.
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Julia
13 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ok for one night, room very hot and stuffy. Security of room door awful, one Yale lock with missing lock button. It woukd have been easy to shoulder the door open. I wedged a chair and other items in front - didnt make me feel safe as i was on my own.
Ok for one night, room very hot and stuffy. Security of room door awful, one Yale lock with missing lock button. It woukd have been easy to shoulder the door open. I wedged a chair and other items in front - didnt make me feel safe as i was on my own.
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Sue
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location for Gatwick airport. Easy access after hours. Quiet area. Room suitable for one night stay. Could do with updating - toilet brush holder and towel rail rusty. Shower was low pressure and close to the wall so had to stand right at the taps and lean in to get wet, temperature was good tho. Despite this, would stay again for location and price.
Ideal location for Gatwick airport. Easy access after hours. Quiet area. Room suitable for one night stay. Could do with updating - toilet brush holder and towel rail rusty. Shower was low pressure and close to the wall so had to stand right at the taps and lean in to get wet, temperature was good tho. Despite this, would stay again for location and price.
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Rebecca
8 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff member was friendly and explained everything clearly. He helped me with my luggage which was nice as the stairs are quite steep and narrow. Room was good but bathroom was tiny, I thought I had booked shared bathroom but had my own but there was no room to manoeuvre. I had a shower and the water pressure was good but the walls were wet from humidity as extraction was a bit weak. The toilet was very close to the wall so was uncomfortable and you got a cold wet leg. Heating in room was good and you could turn it up or down as needed, but the bathroom was cold. Very close to restaurants and public transportation.
Staff member was friendly and explained everything clearly. He helped me with my luggage which was nice as the stairs are quite steep and narrow. Room was good but bathroom was tiny, I thought I had booked shared bathroom but had my own but there was no room to manoeuvre. I had a shower and the water pressure was good but the walls were wet from humidity as extraction was a bit weak. The toilet was very close to the wall so was uncomfortable and you got a cold wet leg. Heating in room was good and you could turn it up or down as needed, but the bathroom was cold. Very close to restaurants and public transportation.
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Jason
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly pleasant property – all the staff were lovely and location is great – it was very rundown for the price – peeling wallpaper, threabare carpet and despite double glazing it was very noisy from the main road in the room we had. Should add the property was spotless and the breakfast was fantastic..
Perfectly pleasant property – all the staff were lovely and location is great – it was very rundown for the price – peeling wallpaper, threabare carpet and despite double glazing it was very noisy from the main road in the room we had. Should add the property was spotless and the breakfast was fantastic..
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Michaela
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Terrible nights sleep, could Hear everyone in the building all night. Needs updating. Never went back for our return journey
Terrible nights sleep, could Hear everyone in the building all night. Needs updating. Never went back for our return journey
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Rebecca
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only stayed one night as on an early flight from Gatwick next day. Really good for transport links, arrived by and departed by bus to Gatwick, stop only 30 seconds away from the hotel. Walked into town, a wide selection of food outlets nearby. There seems to be a breakfast room downstairs, but the guy who checked me in didn’t mention anything about breakfast, possibly as I was leaving early. I was in a single room and it didn’t have space for a bedside table, so had to charge my phone at the foot of the bed, no big problem with that, but it was hot and could’ve done with something to put my water bottle on. The room had a fan so temperature wise it was ok, but a little noisy but noise from the road or other rooms was not noticeable.
Only stayed one night as on an early flight from Gatwick next day. Really good for transport links, arrived by and departed by bus to Gatwick, stop only 30 seconds away from the hotel. Walked into town, a wide selection of food outlets nearby. There seems to be a breakfast room downstairs, but the guy who checked me in didn’t mention anything about breakfast, possibly as I was leaving early. I was in a single room and it didn’t have space for a bedside table, so had to charge my phone at the foot of the bed, no big problem with that, but it was hot and could’ve done with something to put my water bottle on. The room had a fan so temperature wise it was ok, but a little noisy but noise from the road or other rooms was not noticeable.
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Service
Staff are often friendly and helpful, with clear late check-in instructions and assistance for taxis, luggage, and issues. Reception is not 24/7, and some guests reported delays, disorganisation, or difficulty getting help or follow-up.
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partap
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a well kept property close to Gatwick Airport seems very popular with guests. Staff was extremely helpful to make my stay comfortable as I had missed the connecting flight to Malaga, Spain. Specially Mr Kringle and Mr Chirag who not only tried his best to get me flt connection on the following but dropped me at the airport in his personal car. This courteous attitude of Chirag goes much beyond his duty and I thank him for that. Partap Narula, Calgary, Canada
It’s a well kept property close to Gatwick Airport seems very popular with guests. Staff was extremely helpful to make my stay comfortable as I had missed the connecting flight to Malaga, Spain. Specially Mr Kringle and Mr Chirag who not only tried his best to get me flt connection on the following but dropped me at the airport in his personal car. This courteous attitude of Chirag goes much beyond his duty and I thank him for that. Partap Narula, Calgary, Canada
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Josiah
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, close to ammenities Heater was not working the best but they did offer a secondary heater
Friendly staff, close to ammenities Heater was not working the best but they did offer a secondary heater
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Thomas
22 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice enough to drive us to airport when we missed our bus
Nice enough to drive us to airport when we missed our bus
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Asif
21 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All the bed clothing is cheap.shower was blocked so unhygienic way to take shower .reception is not 24 hours so could not report to any one 6.30 in morning about the issue as getting late for airport.did report later but instead of getting an apology and refund owner refuse to apologies and apparently we should report the issue to non existent reception staff and should check the plumbing in the night before talking the room .it was only 12 pounds cheaper then travel lodge which is far better option and same distance from airport and 24 hour reception.so will not recommend.also rooms are very very small
All the bed clothing is cheap.shower was blocked so unhygienic way to take shower .reception is not 24 hours so could not report to any one 6.30 in morning about the issue as getting late for airport.did report later but instead of getting an apology and refund owner refuse to apologies and apparently we should report the issue to non existent reception staff and should check the plumbing in the night before talking the room .it was only 12 pounds cheaper then travel lodge which is far better option and same distance from airport and 24 hour reception.so will not recommend.also rooms are very very small
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Linda
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No one to greet on arrival. Long wait. No breakfast this morning and again no one to ask. Shower lukewarm not hot
No one to greet on arrival. Long wait. No breakfast this morning and again no one to ask. Shower lukewarm not hot
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Stephen
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good communication for a late check in. Nice clean room, nice bed.
Good communication for a late check in. Nice clean room, nice bed.
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Mr M F
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Disorganised person on reception. Gave us wrong keys sent us to wrong room. Forgot to take car registration. Room carpet smelt. Very noisy fan In Bathroom. Thick dust on skirting. Only plus was the bed was comfortable.
Disorganised person on reception. Gave us wrong keys sent us to wrong room. Forgot to take car registration. Room carpet smelt. Very noisy fan In Bathroom. Thick dust on skirting. Only plus was the bed was comfortable.
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Paul
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
FANTASTIC . MR PATEL AND ALL THE STAFF COULDNT DO ENOUGH . WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK . IF YOU BOOK HERE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
FANTASTIC . MR PATEL AND ALL THE STAFF COULDNT DO ENOUGH . WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK . IF YOU BOOK HERE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
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Paul
23 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice room ....Staff very helpful
Very nice room ....Staff very helpful
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John
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed before and was very good. This time would rate as excellent. Arrived early by train but we were greeted in a friendly manner. We left our luggage safely while we went for lunch with our room key, although we were told our room would be ready in 10 minutes. The room was recently refurbished and was very clean with a king size comfy bed and good shower. We had a problem with the lock on our suitcase and Krunal was brilliant in solving our problem. Would not hesitate to stay again in future. Although, they don't do meals, you can eat takeaways etc in the dining areas.
Stayed before and was very good. This time would rate as excellent. Arrived early by train but we were greeted in a friendly manner. We left our luggage safely while we went for lunch with our room key, although we were told our room would be ready in 10 minutes. The room was recently refurbished and was very clean with a king size comfy bed and good shower. We had a problem with the lock on our suitcase and Krunal was brilliant in solving our problem. Would not hesitate to stay again in future. Although, they don't do meals, you can eat takeaways etc in the dining areas.
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Location
Very convenient for Gatwick with bus stops nearby and a walkable train station; pubs, shops, and restaurants are within easy reach and the area is generally quiet. Some front rooms report road noise, and walking to the airport can take 30–45 minutes.
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andrew
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very easy to get to by bus from Gatwick station or short walk from Horley station. Nice pub and Horley town walkable for food and drink. Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms, staff helpful and lots of advice before we arrived for how to get there, parking options, taxis to Gatwick etc. Well priced for accommodation convenient for Gatwick.
Very easy to get to by bus from Gatwick station or short walk from Horley station. Nice pub and Horley town walkable for food and drink. Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms, staff helpful and lots of advice before we arrived for how to get there, parking options, taxis to Gatwick etc. Well priced for accommodation convenient for Gatwick.
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Janet
26 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable room. Close to airport, Ideal for overnight stay.
Clean and comfortable room. Close to airport, Ideal for overnight stay.
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anthony
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good accommodation for a very reasonable price. Excellent position for local frequent buses to Gatwick airport and access to town facilities . Pubs, shops and restaurants a short walk away.
Good accommodation for a very reasonable price. Excellent position for local frequent buses to Gatwick airport and access to town facilities . Pubs, shops and restaurants a short walk away.
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Andrea
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The lodge is about a 10 minutes walk from the station, check in was fast and easy. If you turn right when you come out there are shops, restaurants, takeaways and bars within 5 minutes walk. The bustop that takes you to the airport is about a minutes walk, just turn left as you come out of the building. The Lodge has the timetable, it is also displayed at the bustop. Very convenient and comfortable place to stay.
The lodge is about a 10 minutes walk from the station, check in was fast and easy. If you turn right when you come out there are shops, restaurants, takeaways and bars within 5 minutes walk. The bustop that takes you to the airport is about a minutes walk, just turn left as you come out of the building. The Lodge has the timetable, it is also displayed at the bustop. Very convenient and comfortable place to stay.
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Paul
28 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location for Gatwick Airport
Good location for Gatwick Airport
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Andy
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable stay, the room had everything we needed and was very quiet. The bus from Gatwick drops you almost outside and Horley train station is about 15 minutes walk. The staff are very helpful if you need an airport taxi. There is a great pub, the Six Bells only 10 minutes walk and other dining options in town, also walkable.
Very comfortable stay, the room had everything we needed and was very quiet. The bus from Gatwick drops you almost outside and Horley train station is about 15 minutes walk. The staff are very helpful if you need an airport taxi. There is a great pub, the Six Bells only 10 minutes walk and other dining options in town, also walkable.
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Allan
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was very easy after 9pm. The room was decent size and this is ideal for being close to Gatwick.
Check in was very easy after 9pm. The room was decent size and this is ideal for being close to Gatwick.
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Mats Ingemar
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location in Horley, 2 mins from LGW with frequent Train Services. Tidy and convenient.
Great location in Horley, 2 mins from LGW with frequent Train Services. Tidy and convenient.
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Nigel
9 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A short 2.2km walk from Gatwick. Path marked but rough in parts so be aware if you have a trolley suitcase. Plain room but clean. Relatively quiet for being so close to the airport. Shops nearby in Horley to get food and several Pubs and takeaway meal options.
A short 2.2km walk from Gatwick. Path marked but rough in parts so be aware if you have a trolley suitcase. Plain room but clean. Relatively quiet for being so close to the airport. Shops nearby in Horley to get food and several Pubs and takeaway meal options.
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Rebecca
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only stayed one night as on an early flight from Gatwick next day. Really good for transport links, arrived by and departed by bus to Gatwick, stop only 30 seconds away from the hotel. Walked into town, a wide selection of food outlets nearby. There seems to be a breakfast room downstairs, but the guy who checked me in didn’t mention anything about breakfast, possibly as I was leaving early. I was in a single room and it didn’t have space for a bedside table, so had to charge my phone at the foot of the bed, no big problem with that, but it was hot and could’ve done with something to put my water bottle on. The room had a fan so temperature wise it was ok, but a little noisy but noise from the road or other rooms was not noticeable.
Only stayed one night as on an early flight from Gatwick next day. Really good for transport links, arrived by and departed by bus to Gatwick, stop only 30 seconds away from the hotel. Walked into town, a wide selection of food outlets nearby. There seems to be a breakfast room downstairs, but the guy who checked me in didn’t mention anything about breakfast, possibly as I was leaving early. I was in a single room and it didn’t have space for a bedside table, so had to charge my phone at the foot of the bed, no big problem with that, but it was hot and could’ve done with something to put my water bottle on. The room had a fan so temperature wise it was ok, but a little noisy but noise from the road or other rooms was not noticeable.
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No on-site restaurant; breakfast is optional and feedback ranges from fantastic to very limited or unavailable. Guests can eat takeaways in a dining area, and there are several eateries within walking distance.
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Julian A
14 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good value for money. The room was spacious and in good condition, and the breakfast was also good for the price. Only criticism is that there was no decaf hot drinks, and no wholemeal bread (also no alternative milk, like oat or soya).
Good value for money. The room was spacious and in good condition, and the breakfast was also good for the price. Only criticism is that there was no decaf hot drinks, and no wholemeal bread (also no alternative milk, like oat or soya).
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ross
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall a vety good experience. Room was great. Biggest negative was no hot water second morning. Breakfast was very limited but adequate. Would recommend for convenience to airport.
Overall a vety good experience. Room was great. Biggest negative was no hot water second morning. Breakfast was very limited but adequate. Would recommend for convenience to airport.
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Karen
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spartan rooms, not very comfortable bed, nobody around in the morning at check out, no breakfast service. Ok for one night.
Spartan rooms, not very comfortable bed, nobody around in the morning at check out, no breakfast service. Ok for one night.
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skye
16 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
rooms are nothing like the pictures. very small the the door couldn’t even open properly as it hit the bed. beds are very uncomfortable and we had holes and stains on our bedding. bathroom is no bigger than a caravan bathroom with a very weak water flow in the shower. also had no lock on bathroom door. states breakfast is available but when asked they said they don’t do breakfast. walls are so thin so could hear everything else going on in the hotel. when booking is says parking is included but once booked had to then pay for parking each night.
rooms are nothing like the pictures. very small the the door couldn’t even open properly as it hit the bed. beds are very uncomfortable and we had holes and stains on our bedding. bathroom is no bigger than a caravan bathroom with a very weak water flow in the shower. also had no lock on bathroom door. states breakfast is available but when asked they said they don’t do breakfast. walls are so thin so could hear everything else going on in the hotel. when booking is says parking is included but once booked had to then pay for parking each night.
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Joyce
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We did not like sharing the breakfast conservatory with building materials!! Otherwise ok.
We did not like sharing the breakfast conservatory with building materials!! Otherwise ok.
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Elzbieta
24 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
we didn't have breakfast
we didn't have breakfast
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Jason
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly pleasant property – all the staff were lovely and location is great – it was very rundown for the price – peeling wallpaper, threabare carpet and despite double glazing it was very noisy from the main road in the room we had. Should add the property was spotless and the breakfast was fantastic..
Perfectly pleasant property – all the staff were lovely and location is great – it was very rundown for the price – peeling wallpaper, threabare carpet and despite double glazing it was very noisy from the main road in the room we had. Should add the property was spotless and the breakfast was fantastic..
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Polly
23 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was ok for an early morning flight from Gatwick. The room was tired but seemed ok and the bed was comfortable. The toilet was not spotless and I did not use the shower. It was not particularly inviting-looking The welcome was friendly and the position convenient; there were a few places for food and drink nearby. I was advised on taxis and that worked out fine.
The hotel was ok for an early morning flight from Gatwick. The room was tired but seemed ok and the bed was comfortable. The toilet was not spotless and I did not use the shower. It was not particularly inviting-looking The welcome was friendly and the position convenient; there were a few places for food and drink nearby. I was advised on taxis and that worked out fine.
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John
7 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay for the airport. Allow you to eat takeaways in the dining area. Helpful staff. Just 5 minutes from town centre with plenty of eateries and good cafes. Easy bus service to Gatwick although not much room for bigger cases on the buses. Fastway need to take note.
Great stay for the airport. Allow you to eat takeaways in the dining area. Helpful staff. Just 5 minutes from town centre with plenty of eateries and good cafes. Easy bus service to Gatwick although not much room for bigger cases on the buses. Fastway need to take note.
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John
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed before and was very good. This time would rate as excellent. Arrived early by train but we were greeted in a friendly manner. We left our luggage safely while we went for lunch with our room key, although we were told our room would be ready in 10 minutes. The room was recently refurbished and was very clean with a king size comfy bed and good shower. We had a problem with the lock on our suitcase and Krunal was brilliant in solving our problem. Would not hesitate to stay again in future. Although, they don't do meals, you can eat takeaways etc in the dining areas.
Stayed before and was very good. This time would rate as excellent. Arrived early by train but we were greeted in a friendly manner. We left our luggage safely while we went for lunch with our room key, although we were told our room would be ready in 10 minutes. The room was recently refurbished and was very clean with a king size comfy bed and good shower. We had a problem with the lock on our suitcase and Krunal was brilliant in solving our problem. Would not hesitate to stay again in future. Although, they don't do meals, you can eat takeaways etc in the dining areas.
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Eleanor
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms, comfortable with all what is needed pre-flight. Car parking overnight is available for a small fee. Close to Horley train station or the bus to the north terminal.
Clean rooms, comfortable with all what is needed pre-flight. Car parking overnight is available for a small fee. Close to Horley train station or the bus to the north terminal.
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Dawn
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient for train/bus to airport. Out of hours check in well communicated. Room and bathroom were clean and functional. By reception so a bit noisy with comings and goings…so bring earplugs. Had warm overnight weather and as a ground floor room I was reluctant to open the windows whilst I slept. There was a fan supplied, but it was quite dirty, so didn’t want to use that and whizz god knows what around the room! Some form of clean cooling in the room, or window opening restriction would be great. Good price for the night, but to be able to use the fan, and be supplied an option of just sheet rather than a full duvet would be great.
Very convenient for train/bus to airport. Out of hours check in well communicated. Room and bathroom were clean and functional. By reception so a bit noisy with comings and goings…so bring earplugs. Had warm overnight weather and as a ground floor room I was reluctant to open the windows whilst I slept. There was a fan supplied, but it was quite dirty, so didn’t want to use that and whizz god knows what around the room! Some form of clean cooling in the room, or window opening restriction would be great. Good price for the night, but to be able to use the fan, and be supplied an option of just sheet rather than a full duvet would be great.
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Vanessa
26 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I needed to stay one night close to Gatwick airport, and this was perfect. I took the bus from Gatwick but you could also walk. Very easy and a decent rest! Close to the rail station for connecting to London.
I needed to stay one night close to Gatwick airport, and this was perfect. I took the bus from Gatwick but you could also walk. Very easy and a decent rest! Close to the rail station for connecting to London.
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Chukwubuikem
11 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good overall place.l, would recommend for couples
Good overall place.l, would recommend for couples
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Margaret
10 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay thanks for the hospitality
Lovely stay thanks for the hospitality
FAQs about Gainsborough Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available on-site and is limited. There is a self-parking fee of GBP 8 per night. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 5 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for instructions.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located near Gatwick Airport, within a 5-minute drive of Archway Theatre and Manor Royal Business Park. It is approximately 2.9 miles from Gatwick Aviation Museum and 16 miles from Hever Castle and Gardens.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 16 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 5 per person
- Self parking fee: GBP 8 per night
- Late check-out fee: GBP 20
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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