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 16 mi (25.8 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Gatwick Aviation Museum.
Horley Anderson Leisure Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Horley Leisure Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Brighton Beach - 39 min drive - 32.6 miles
Hampton Court Palace - 41 min drive - 24.7 miles
Getting around
Horley Station - 9 min walk
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
The Jack Fairman - 7 min walk
Kings Head Horley - 10 min walk
Foresters - 5 min walk
Costa Coffee - 6 min walk
La Brasserie - 5 min drive
About this property
Gainsborough Lodge
Gainsborough Lodge offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
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.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Gainsborough Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Self parking on site (GBP 8 per night)
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
1 building
3 floors
Edwardian architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Desk
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 20
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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.
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Gainsborough Horley
Gainsborough Lodge
Gainsborough Lodge Horley
Gainsborough Hotel Horley
Gainsborough Lodge Horley
Gainsborough Lodge Guesthouse
Gainsborough Lodge Guesthouse Horley
Gainsborough Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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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.
Breakfast was as advertised, continental one. The room was quiet and tidy. The staff was kind. For the services required, it was pretty good. I rested well and prepared for the following day. I recommend the place. If you travel from or to Gatwick apparently there is a bus nearby that goes from to the airport, or by taxi.
Great host. Clean and spacious room. Wish there was something to hang clothes/jackets. Quiet and safe neighborhood, could get really dark if walking at night. Walkable to pubs/ restaurants and grocery stores. Convenient bus stop direct to airport. Highly recommend Gainsborough Lodge.
The room was freezing when I got in despite answering your numerous emails about my arrival time. The room should have been warm. Then I thought I had figured it out and turned it on but while I was sleeping it was cold and I woke up shivering. I shouldn’t have to go to the front desk to ask how to put heat on! Since no one is even at the front desk unless I ring for them, it is quite a hassle for a tired guest. Leave instructions for the heat or better yet just put the heat on yourselves!
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Keith
Traveled with group
Nov 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Ian
Traveled with family
Nov 20, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had clearly been suffering leaking especially around the outside door
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.
A really quiet place in a suburb close to the airport. Bus stop very near. The room decor was beautiful, very modern. Comfortable bed, lovely bathroom with great shower. Great communication. Would stay here again.
My stay was great - the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Really convenient if you are planning on either going to Gatwick or returning from, with bus routes and taxis available nearby. Would stay again, thank you.
Overnight stay for early flight from Gatwick. Very convenient, booked parking, just needed a twin bedded room. Very satisfied with room for outflight, so booked for late return. Simple to get in after normal hours. Didn't need food just the room. More than adequate and the price was way below the national chains
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheapest nearby hotel that is walkable (20mins) to Gatwick South Terminal - recommended for those on a tight budget. There is a footpath from South Terminal all the way to this hotel but it takes some navigating around car parks and train lines :)