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The Inn on the Lake Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Rochester Cathedral

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB
  • Place, Rochester Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bluewater Shopping Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Dockyard Chatham
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Lakeside | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Lakeside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Lake View (A) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Lake View (A)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Lake View (B) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Lake View (B)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room (B) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (B)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Bridal Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bridal Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room (D) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (D)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Spa Bridal Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Spa Bridal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Gravesend

The Inn on the Lake Hotel places you within a 10-minute drive of popular sights such as Rochester Cathedral and Bluewater Shopping Centre. This 3-star hotel has 76 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Gravesend Gurdwara - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Rochester Castle - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Brands Hatch Circuit - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sole Street Station - 6 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart (Harvester) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nell's Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Three Crutches - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Inn on the Lake Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Rochester Cathedral
The Inn on the Lake Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and spa treatment rooms. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a terrace, a garden, and a banquet hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, desks, and wardrobes or closets.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Willow Tree

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Inn Lake Shorne
Lake Shorne
Inn Lake Hotel Gravesend
Lake Gravesend
The On The Hotel Gravesend
The Inn on the Lake Hotel Hotel
The Inn on the Lake Hotel Gravesend
The Inn on the Lake Hotel Hotel Gravesend

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

The Inn on the Lake Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

This hotel in Gravesend is within a 10-minute walk of Shorne Woods Country Park and Jeskyns Community Woodland. You'll also find Diggerland and Rochester Castle within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages, and couples treatments.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Inn on the Lake Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a nature reserve plus some guestrooms include lake views.

Are there hot tubs at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Inn on the Lake Hotel serves free continental breakfast at Willow Tree on weekday mornings.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Inn on the Lake Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Inn on the Lake Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 27.7 mi away (48 minutes by car). Another top airport is London (SEN-Southend), which is around 17 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Inn on the Lake Hotel offer a deck and may feature lake views.

The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ron, Colchester

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
May not be perfect, could do with freshening up. By excellent valve for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful views over the lake

Very friendly and helpful service, great sized bedrooms with a wonderful view (if you pay for the lake view...) made it a very serene stay at The Inn on the Lake. A perfect example of why you don't "judge a book by it's cover!" The front of the hotel overlooks the very busy A2, and the interiors (hallways and bedrooms) could do with some updating, but the rooms are huge and if you pay for a lake view room you get a wonderful view of the lake(s) and all of the wildlife that comes with it. The service was excellent throughout my stay and the bar was well stocked with a good selection of drinks. The food was decent; breakfast was a selection of cereals and fruit with the option of cooked and evening meals had a good selection of meals. They also have an on-site masseuse, but I never got the time to try. Overall I had a very relaxing stay, whether sipping a pint overlooking the lake after a day at work or waking up and watching the ducks waddle about from my room with a morning cuppa and would recommend to anyone looking for a little breakaway in the area... Just ignore the view out the front
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

C

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Save your money and go elsewhere!!

Bar staff extremely rude, absolutely no manners whatsoever. No thank you or please. Check in was rubbish too Never going to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oh my goodness!!!!!

Definitely NOT worth £98 per night. The staff were really nice especially the young black guy in the restaurant on Saturday and Sunday morning. The breakfast was very poor. The tea and the coffee….if that’s what you could call it were awful. Moving on to the bedroom. Moderately clean but the bed and the quilt had both seen better days. Very lumpy and very uncomfortable. In short we will not be returning. It’s such a shame because the setting for this hotel is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Loveley size room but very dated. Bathroom was very shabby. Enjoyed sitting by the lake having a drink. Loverly hotel by the lake but in massive need of updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Becci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location for the channel tunnel

Hotel dated but large rooms and clean. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Bar staff very friendly. Meal was good value and tasty. Breakfast was a complete let down. Watered down orange juice. Cooked breakfast was okay. Cheap ingredients and some of it was cold. Would have expected better quality for the price of our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tariro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice and comfortable place to stay

Nice little place if you want to take a break from driving. Although it's just off the main road, you can barely hear the traffic on the road. The veranda area outside the rooms could do with a clean, and a barrier to stop the ducks coming on to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great service, breakfast and evening meals were good quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful - a real credit to your company. The outside area was delightful and the beds were very comfortable so a very enjoyable stay. Breakfast was also very good so would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Depressing Stay

The staff were very friendly and no noise from the very busy A2 but that’s sadly the only positive thing I can say. The room; the smallest tv I think I have ever seen in a hotel room, about 24 inches. No pictures, no sofa or chairs to sit on. And no one wants to lay on a bed when you’re back in the room. The double bed was more like a large single. The hairdryer didn’t work so luckily I’d bought mine. There were 2 overhead lamps but one bulb didn’t work properly and one of the shades was cracked in multiple places. The room didn’t have air con but a fan above the main ceiling light. When we switched the fan on so much dust and fluff flew off, it definitely hadn’t been cleaned for a long time,if ever. There was also wallpaper peeling from the walls in places. The bathroom; we had a family room for 3 people but they only provided enough towels for 2 people. The enamel was peeling from the bath and looked rusty. There was a sign asking for nothing to be put down the toilet apart from paper but there was no bin in the bathroom or main room. I seriously didn’t not want to spend the night there and wouldn’t come back. It was not homely at all and a lot of improvements need to be made to thoroughly modernise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Friendly Hotel.

Staff were brilliant, breakfast lovely. Condition of the hotel is very dated and needs some investment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Domislaw

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chosen it because of location-its better to travel

Don’t like to leave negative reviews, but our stay was unfortunately very disappointing. The reception staff were consistently helpful, polite, and a credit to the establishment. Cleanliness issues: The bathroom-mould, bugs were crawling on the bedding (picture). There was a sticky residue on various surfaces, giving the impression of poor cleaning or a hidden anti‑slip coating(my little one joke), dirt stains on chairs. Health concerns: We woke up with bites, indicating something in the room bit us during the night. In-room equipment: Instructions said to dial “0” on the phone for assistance, yet there was no phone provided. Dining: Our child enjoyed fish and chips, but other meals were disappointing. pizza lacked sauce and was burnt. we requested BBQ sauce, but when I pointed out the issue, the waitress said it was “too late,” showing no willingness to fix the mistake. My wife’s burger was bland and lacked taste and again sauce. Considering the quality, the food seemed overpriced. We would rate it 3/10 overall. (3 as child liked fish) The bar staff were rude and made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. At breakfast, we requested three baguettes and two croissants. Initially we were told “no problem,” but then the waitress informed us there were “no extras,” and we received only 2 baguettes and 2croissant. We were willing to pay for additional but were never given the chance. overall, there seemed to be a lack of basic customer service training among bar and breakf
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel with friendly staff and marvelous views overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was hot and we couldn't have the windows open as it was to noisey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay on our trip to the channel tunnel. Fabulous views of the lake. Delicious food at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wynter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely relaxing location

Lovely calming location with the lake and ducks. Staff professional except for 1 male named Steve sho caused me distress with his aggressiveness and rudeness when he wrongly accused me of my dog barking. Told him he shoukd give me an apology. He just ignored me. Very poor customer service. All the other staff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay, the room was good, the food was good and the lake is very pretty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koyin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jo

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Food wasnt great. Bad service at dinner. Room was standard but overall was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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