(2 star hotel)
room-only
from the airport
customer rating
Close to the airport, close to perfect
A short drive from Gatwick's terminals, this friendly, family-run lodge has a genuinely-welcoming feel. The staff couldn't do more to make you feel welcome, with lots of charming, personal touches, from the hotel's own shuttlebus pickup at the airport to the home-cooked breakfasts. With just 22 rooms, the popular Acorn Lodge is a popular hotel at Gatwick airport that fills up quickly, so make sure you book early.
Antique decorations, old-fashioned personal service
Shower not fully functioning, shaver light and socket not working and some room light bulbs not working. Room very dark because curtains fixed part-closed!
Mr Weakford (Gatwick Acorn Lodge)
Fairly basic hotel but ideal for an early flight from Gatwick. Friendly and helpful staff and an efficient transfer to departures
Mr Hammond (Gatwick Acorn Lodge)
No glass in bathroom. TV wouldn't turn off, requiring disabling from night clerk. Ad did not mention fee for shuttle to airport.
Ms Hack (Gatwick Acorn Lodge)
Cheap and reasonably cheerful. Very good dinner and not bad cooked breakfast. Very handy for the airport.
Mr Dixon (Gatwick Acorn Lodge)
Nice little hotel near Gatwick Airport. Good food and friendly staff. I noticed there were a lot of repeater guest there who knew the staff well.
Mr Mcardle (Gatwick Acorn Lodge)
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Overall rating: 86% by 1439 guests
The hotel has recently expanded, adding another nine spacious, comfortable rooms and an outside patio with a barbecue for sitting out in the summertime. Theres a cosy bar and excellent restaurant serving cooked-to-order breakfasts and Mediterranean-influenced dinners, with Turkish dishes a particular speciality. The theme carries through the Acorn Lodges décor, with marble-tiled bathrooms, attractive paintings and samovars dotted around the lobby. Theres a 24-hour pick-up service from the airport just call and a driver will come to collect you in a dedicated minibus. The terminals are just five minutes away.
All the little things, included in the price
All rooms have an en suite bath or shower room and television. Wifi access is free for all guests and available in the public areas and most rooms. There are twin, double and family rooms (with childrens bunk beds) available. Breakfast is included in the price and, best of all, you can combine your stay with secured parking at the nearby Cambridge Hotel. Acorn Lodge is a great place to get your holiday off to a relaxed start.
We recommend the Acorn Lodge for:
Comfort - all rooms are clean and comfortable with springy beds and large, double-glazed windows for sunshine in the day and peace at night.
Convenience - the Acorn Lodge is just five minutes from Gatwicks terminals and theres a dedicated shuttlebus that's easier and cheaper than queuing for a regular bus or booking a taxi.
Parking - an all-inclusive parking deal means you dont have to worry about driving to the airport or using public transport. Note that customer parking is at the nearby Cambridge hotel (see Parking tab for further details).
Check in
Check in is from 2pm and check out is 11am.
Address
Gatwick Acorn Lodge,79 Massetts Road,
Horley,
Surrey
RH6 7EB
Arrival at the Acorn Lodge
You can check in from 2pm. Overnight parking at the hotel is free, if you need it.
Here are your directions to the hotel:
- Leave the M23 at junction 9, following signs for the airport
- At the first roundabout take the second exit, signposted South terminal, onto the A23 Airport Way.
- At the second roundabout take the fourth exit, signposted North terminal and Redhill.
- After about 150 yards, take the third exit at the roundabout towards Longbridge.
- Take the second right, by the traffic lights, onto Massetts Road.
- The hotel will be immediately on your right, on the corner.
If you're travelling to the hotel by train the hotel is about half a mile from Horley train station. It also has its own 24-hour shuttle bus to and from Gatwick Airport, which runs on demand. Just give the hotel a call and it'll meet you at the pickup point at the bus stop outside the terminal. If you're at the South Terminal it's bus stop 9 and if it's from the North Terminal, it's bus stop 8.
Checking Out
You must check out by 11am.
A taxi to the airport takes around 5 minutes and costs £15-20 each way.
Getting to and from Gatwick airport
On the day of your stay
Make your way to the hotel. Overnight parking at the hotel is available if needed - it's free for hotel guests.
Your booking confirmation will have directions and a postcode for satnavs.
Getting from the hotel to the airport
A taxi to the airport takes around 5 minutes and costs £15-20.
Acorn Lodge address
79 Massetts Road,
Horley,
Surrey
RH6 7EB