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The Inn on the Lake Hotel

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB
  • Place, Shorne Woods Country Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jeskyns Community Woodland
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kent Cyclopark
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small wooden nightstand.

Standard Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a telephone on the nightstand.

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Lakeside

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the outside patio with chairs and a table.

Double Room, Lakeside

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

View all photos for Family Room, Lake View (A)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a small wooden side table, and a mirror.

Family Room, Lake View (A)

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

View all photos for Family Room, Lake View (B)

A hotel room with a single bed, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a lamp, and a bunk bed.

Family Room, Lake View (B)

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

View all photos for Family Room (B)

A hotel room with a wooden headboard bed, a lower bunk bed, and a bedside table with a lamp and phone.

Family Room (B)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a checkered bedspread and white linens. There are wall-mounted lamps and framed artwork on the wall.

Triple Room

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

View all photos for Bridal Lake View

A four-poster bed with white bedding and a red and brown checkered throw. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a small table beside the bed. The room has floral wallpaper and a window with curtains.

Bridal Lake View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a wooden nightstand. There is a chair and a small table with a vase of dried flowers.

Family Room (D)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, and a view of a body of water through the window.

Double Room, Lake View

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

View all photos for Spa Bridal Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a bottle and glasses, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Spa Bridal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a large bed with a checkered blanket, a wooden nightstand, and a mirror.

Family Triple Room

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Shorne Woods Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jeskyns Community Woodland - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kent Cyclopark - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • National Trust - Owletts - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sole Street Station - 7 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Echo's Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Crutches - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nell's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart (Harvester) - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Inn on the Lake Hotel

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, an ATM, and a picnic area.
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, phones, and desks.
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 on-site 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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Property class

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on the Lake Hotel on Sep 27, 2026 start from $69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

This hotel is located in Gravesend, a short 10-minute walk from Shorne Woods Country Park and also 12 minutes on foot from Jeskyns Community Woodland. You'll also find Diggerland and Kent Cyclopark within a short drive.

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

Spa services at the hotel include hot stone massages, Swedish 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.

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.

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 24.3 mi away (46 minutes by car). Another top airport is London (SEN-Southend), which is around 17 mi away.

The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely area and lake
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay ,good breakfast, nice staff.lovely setting by the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast. Good value..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent the late afternoon sitting round the lake, it was very relaxing and pretty view. My evening meal was nice as was my breakfast. Great for a stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect place for us to stay whilst working locally, great breakfast and accommodating when we had to leave early with rolls made instead
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed overnight, but was ideal for what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before, we enjoyed the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, friendly staff, comfy beds!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Decent hotel but very dated, needs a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really like this hotel although it could do with a major refurb. The main thing I wish they would sort out is the stamp size tv’s. Love how dog friendly it is
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very clean and the staff polite and helpful. Generously sized rooms with good sized bathrooms. Depending on your way of looking at the hotel it is either outdated ot retro. Breakfast and the food from the restaurant was good quality.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was the perfect location for m weekend visit with family, and the view of the lake from my room was really charming. The staff were incredible friendly. Thank you for making my staff stress free.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast in the price!! Starts the day off well. New furniture in the dinjng area too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, rooms nice and clean ,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice overlooking the lake area………..hotel now looking a bit old and tired……nice to sit outside around the decking overlooking the lake with a nice meal…….the problem with that was two local rats looking for scraps…..but what can you do it’s a countryside hotel ……still a nice place to stay and only 20 mins from brands hatch
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Relaxed clean hotel nice breakfadt
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The room was fairly clean, nothing special and dated,the carpet could do with a shampoo, bathroom old and tiered. The staff were friendly, the breakfast was very good and value for money, lots of dogs as dog friendly. Outside back garden was nice with the lovely lake ,plenty of outside seating.the A2 is right beside the hotel, noisy, but the double glazing is good and couldn't hear it when the window was closed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Hotel is a bit tired but the room was fine and the restaurant had a great selection of vegan choices. Staff couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes quite good and refreshing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times. Love the hotel staff are so friendly. Our room is always clean and comfortable. Love the choice of a breakfast or a packed lunch brilliant fit when we are going out for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t get to have breakfast as were away before service commenced and nothing was offered on early request. Staff were friendly enough but with a jobs a job attitude. If you can remember Crossroads then give it a go
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026