The West Sussex Family Hotels Guide

hotels and other accommodation for families travelling with children


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impressive counry house - with an array of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities - set in parkland and gardens amidst the Ashdown Forest

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said to be one of England's oldest coaching inns dating back to 1430, history and original features blend with a modern, pampering spa

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comfortable and well-appointed hotel located in a pretty village with the South Downs on the door step and the coast just a short drive away

Sofitel London Gatwick

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smart and contemporay hotel boasting an advantageous location, directly linked to the North Terminal, and award-winning dining

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directly connected to the North Terminal, this comfortable, modern hotel is in an ideal location for a pre or post flight overnight stay

BLOC Hotel

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located within the South Terminal - just steps from check-in desks - offering compact rooms with stylish and contemporary decor

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good value Gatwick stop-over accommodation, with a poplar bar and restaurant, located a 5-minute walk from Horley town centre

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placed just 5 minutes drive from both airport terminals and features bright, contemporary style rooms and all-day dining options

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a modern hotel placed on Crawley's outskirts - 15 minutes drive from Gatwick - providing spacious rooms and a brasserie-style restaurant

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modern hotel affording guests stylish and contemporary rooms, a restaurant serving an international menu and relaxing spa facilities

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modern hotel with bright, spacious rooms decorated in a contemporary style and situated between Crawley and Three Bridges

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sleek, contemporary hotel - with bright, modern rooms - situated moments from the station and town centre shops and restaurants

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modern hotel set in a locaiton that enjoys easy access to the M23, central Crawley and Gatwick Airport which is just 3 miles away

Hilton London Gatwick

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modern hotel, directly connected to the South Terminal and station via a covered walkway, with elegant rooms and several dining options

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functional accommodation pre-flight in this new hotel near Gatwick with convenient parking; rooms have seating areas, microwaves and fridges

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budget, few frills accommodation located a short drive from Gatwick Airport and within a short walk of shops in Horley town centre

The Highdown

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a delightfully atmospheric manor house hotel built in 1820, with famed gardens, has charming, spacious rooms and an excellent restaurant

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ideally located for the North Terminal - reached via a 5-minute walk or shuttle bus - and offering comfortable and bright guest rooms

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stylish and contemporary hotel with good facilities situated just off of junction 10 of the M23 and only 4 miles from Gatwick Airport

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Grade II listed building with a beautiful Georgian façade set overlooking Steyne Gardens and a mere stone's throw from the beach and seafront

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on the magnificent Cowdray Estate, play on an 18 hole championship golf course, then relax in one of the luxurious rooms or spacious suites

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near Gatwick Airport, an attractive period hotel has been beautifully renovated to provide luxurious comfort and convenient parking

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welcoming hotel boasting direct access to the beach, well presented guest rooms, many with ses views, and an indoor swimming pool

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handily placed opposite the North Terminal and next to the transit train to the South Terminal - guest rooms are spacious and functional

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relax in the charm and comfort of this well-established hotel in a 16th century grade II listed timbered building surrounded by gardens

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relaxed hotel set in a delightful village a short drive from Worthing and the coast - bedrooms feature either traditional or contemporary decor

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for a stay in the area or before travelling, an upmarket hotel near Gatwick, with leisure facilities and an attached pub for locally-inspired food

Sleep Hotel

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an Edwardian brick building is now a smart eco hotel with period rooms enhanced with bright designer touches and industrial chic bathrooms

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modern hotel set on the A23 between Crawley town centre and the airport, the decor is contemporary with a slightly quirky twist

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ideal Sussex touring base - Ashdown Forest and several stately homes nearby - steeped in history and offering home-cooked food

Courtyard by Marriott

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features spacious rooms and suites, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and on-site restaurant all just a short walk from the South Terminal

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conveniently close to Gatwick Airport, this fine Grade II listed house was once a duke's home, but is now a comfortable hotel with spacious rooms

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set in 89 acres of parkland and boasts a wealth of leisure facilities including an 18 hole golf course, health club and beauty treatments

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traditional hotel set on the A23 10 minutes drive from Gatwick Airport featuring well-appointed rooms and an on-site Indian restaurant

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a former coaching inn - some original features retained - in the heart of Crawley with shops, restaurants and bars on the door step

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set in a picturesque 40 acre parkland estate with parts dating back to 1841 - Gatwick Airport is within a short 10-minute drive

Airport Inn

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value hotel located on the A23 on Gatwick's perimeter just a short drive, or shuttle bus ride, from both the North and South Terminals

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spacious, smartly-presented rooms, a delicious buffet breakfast and a location near the sea are all good reasons to choose this popular hotel

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