Europa Gatwick Hotel

Hotels
Britannia Hotels
6.3 (3185 reviews)
Balcombe Road, Maidenbower, Crawley , Crawley , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cozy atmosphere
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Dated facilities
Issues with cleanliness
Limited food options
Inconvenient amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.44
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness and dated facilities.
Service
7.91
Positive remarks about staff friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
7.45
Convenient location near airport, appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
5.9
Rooms are described as comfortable but some are dated.
Amenities
5.43
Some amenities were insufficient or inconvenient.
Value for Money
6.89
Considered good value for the price offered.
Food and Beverage
4.94
Food options were limited and not very good.
Overall Experience
6.41
Overall satisfactory experience despite several shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:37

Property Description

Modern Leisure Club and Restaurant

Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa boasts a modern leisure club and restaurant, offering guests the perfect blend of relaxation and dining. Guests can unwind in the indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, or stay active in the fully-equipped fitness center with professional instructors.

Picturesque Courtyard Garden

With a picturesque courtyard garden, guests at the hotel can enjoy a tranquil outdoor space away from the hustle and bustle. The views across the courtyard and fountain from the Mediterranean Restaurant create a serene dining experience for guests.

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located just a 10-minute drive from Gatwick Airport, Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa provides easy access for travelers. The hotel offers spacious rooms with essential amenities like TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and private bathrooms. Additionally, guests can take advantage of the limited free WiFi and onsite paid parking.

Book your stay now at Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa for a relaxing and convenient experience!

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives.

Access to the indoor pool and spa carries an additional fee.

Guests traveling with pets will be required to pay GBP 10 per pet per night. A security deposit of GBP 25 is also required from guests traveling with pets upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodations.

Please note that parking is only available for overnight guests.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 7 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 3185 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.44
Service: 7.91
Location: 7.45
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 5.43
Value for Money: 6.89
Food and Beverage: 4.94
Overall Experience: 6.41
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AINSLIE solo_traveller gb
6
A bed for the night
Pros:

Nice room.

Cons:

Very poor restaurant offering. 2 restaurants closed, had to eat in a bar with a snooker table in play, bunch of very loud Welsh workmen shouting to each other. Very limited menumy food wasn't hot enough, bar man debated with and told me the plate was hot, food wasn't hot enough. Barman seemed stressed, was surly, demonstrated very poor customer relations skills. Restaurant offering really let this hotel down, big disappointment, not at all what I had expected.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Amina couple gb
6
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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phil solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Room was clean, great shower

Cons:

Poor breakfast

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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JOY couple gb
7
OVERALL SATISFACTORY
Pros:

NICE AND WARM WHEN WE STAYED AS IT WAS FREEZING OUTSIDE AND A GOOD SHOWER

Cons:

Trying to find stations that you can watch on the TV not easy to navigate.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Emma extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Room was pleasant, bed comfortable and bedding warm enough, although did seem thin and I was concerned about it. Water pressure in shower and taps was very good.

Cons:

No control of room temperature/instructions to use the heater. Room was very chilly on entry [hence concern bedding looked thin]. Kettle looked dirty: did not use.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Hunt couple gb
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Bernadette couple gb
9
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
10
Magical
Pros:

I love this property, all the staff are amazing and the place is spotless. Amazing value for money and the only hotel I will stay in up that end - proper home from home feeling

Cons:

There is nothing I don’t like about this place

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Kian couple gb
10
FANTASTIC
Pros:

Great stay ! Amazing staff , nice atmosphere and facilities

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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nicola couple gb
8
Cons:

The bed was really uncomfortable not enough pillows

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
D
Dean couple gb
1
Awful Hotel
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

While the initial impression of the building and the main reception area was aesthetically pleasing and welcoming, the overall experience unfortunately deteriorated thereafter.

The accommodations provided were unsatisfactory, and the service was subpar. Despite being informed of an upgrade upon arrival, the quality of the room led us to question the standard of the original booking. Specifically, the wardrobe door was malfunctioning, restricting access to half of the storage space. The curtains were also defective, preventing a complete closure.

Our room's ground-floor location adjacent to the car park compromised privacy, as individuals accessing their vehicles had direct visibility into our room. Furthermore, essential amenities were lacking, including the absence of white sugar, limited electrical outlets, a noticeable imperfection in the headboard, and a non-functional light switch in the tea and coffee preparation area. Had it not been for the purported "upgrade," we can only surmise the condition of our assigned room.

Attempts to provide feedback on maintenance issues were hindered by the absence of writing instruments, both in the room and at the reception desk, which appeared unstaffed. Finally, the bed provided an exceptionally uncomfortable sleeping experience, akin to resting on a concrete surface.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
D
Dean couple gb
3
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
4
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Poor bathroom facilities and dates décor

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
8
Cons:

Breakfast was not the best bacon and sausages were really low quality
Room has a shortage of sockets to charge phone on the bedside cabinet

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
10
Very friendly staff and the facilities are perfect
Pros:

Convenient and close to where I need to be

Cons:

Nothing it’s always a great place to stay

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Penny couple gb
3
No sleep really no point
Pros:

That we were only staying 1 night

Cons:

It was very tired bathroom had no complimentary soap or shampoo.
But the wall was very thin and we could hear all the nightly activities next door!!!!

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Charlene extended_group gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

The hot tub

Cons:

Shower leaking causing dripping onto bathroom floor, shower itself was dirty/rust, sink taps when on full just pour over the sink, pillows where dirty, only x2 sockets in room, no bedside lights work and no cash on site but you need cash for vending machines and pool table/ game’s machines, internet wasn’t super fast, staff where quite rude and blank!

2026-01-23 via Nuitee