The Inn on the Lake Hotel

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

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Enjoy serene lakeside views and tranquil surroundings from this picturesque dock.
Formal dining area with circular tables, white linens, and comfortable seating.
Relax in this serene room with an outdoor area, featuring a comfortable bed and a stylish nightstand.
Formal gatherings take place in this elegantly decorated space, featuring a long table set with candles and a runner.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (D)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Family Room, Lake View (B)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room (B)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Double Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Lake View (A)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Spa Bridal Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bridal Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Gravesend

At The Inn on the Lake Hotel, you'll be 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Rochester Cathedral and 8 km (5 mi) from Rochester Castle. Highlights at this hotel include free weekday breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Willow Tree serves British cuisine. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. On weekday mornings free continental breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Gravesend hotel include Bluewater Shopping Centre and Historic Dockyard Chatham.

What's nearby

  • Gravesend Gurdwara - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rochester Castle - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Brands Hatch Circuit - 18 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvester - White Hart - Gravesend - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪J.K's Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Three Crutches - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Inn on the Lake Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Rochester Cathedral
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Inn on the Lake Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Gravesend hotel is smoke free.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Inn on the Lake Hotel offers 76 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Maltese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Lift (89 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (114 centimetre high)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

The Inn on the Lake Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on the Lake Hotel on 20 July 2025 start from AU$102.56, 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.

Is parking available at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Yep, The Inn on the Lake Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

The closest beach to The Inn on the Lake Hotel is Thorney Bay Beach (17.5 km).

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

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers love the free continental brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

No, The Inn on the Lake Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

Inn on the lake

Excellent stay for work. Good bar meals
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

Good

Large room, lovely view over the lake. Basic but clean. Comfy bed. Kind, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bar and food service stops at 10pm which is t great if your
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Well priced and located

It's very tired. Would have looked amazing in the 80s but the staff are excellent the price was great the bed was comfy and the water was hot. So it's a 10/10 for me. I'd definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susana

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean and tidy. Staff very nice and polite. Although it needs some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Bridgette, rugby

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was the worst. the property needs a complete make over with no running cold water, kelp my shoes on in and out of the room and the smell on every floor is unbearable. The photos online is not what you see when you arrive Stay at your own risk!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Happy days

Lovely stay with welcoming staff. Everyone I spoke to was warm and inviting and helpful. I recommend! Comfortable, clean, serviced. Communication and service top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Time wrapped hotel

The hotel is very dated, no money has been spent on the property since the 1960's or 70s the sink in the room was broken and held together with glue with scale in the toilet! typical 60's and 70 coloured bath suite that shows its age. The bed was small and hard and the pillows where cheap and flat. The cooked breakfast was just warm, the toasters were slow and domestic type with people having to queue. Value for money, well not really worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always love staying here especially lakeside room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but in bad need of modernisation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavini

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The massage booth treatments were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Excellent overnight stay

The room was excellent we even had a four poster bed in a standard room which was a lovely surprise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shaun

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I arrived to find an event taking place, which I wasn’t made aware of at the time of booking. This event was very noisy and restricted access to a large part of the hotel. My bed linen had stains on it and the water pressure in the shower couldn’t even get the soap off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lakeside setting one side, busy road the other (which you can hear but isnt too bad to watch tv/sleep). Decent size bathroom, hot water and good pressure. Decent size twin room with lots of counter space. Tiny tv but lots of channels. Good heating with fast results, plus a ceiling fan for summer is brilliant. Lots of electric sockets and 2 x usb ports. Beds were comfortable. The pillows were awful! One was lumpy, one hard, one thin which was the only negative for our sleep. Late checkout 11am allowed for spare time to go feed the ducks on the lake. Tea and coffee provided, but very small mugs (why dont hotels provide normal size mugs for Tea?!). Clean, tidy and presentable throughout room, reception, grounds, bar, lounge, restaurant. A lot of areas being decorated (Feb 2025). VERY DOG FRIENDLY & WELCOMING. Given a dog pack with a treat, map and poo bag. They even do afternoon dog tea which is lovely. Dogs allowed throughout the bar and lounge all day/night. You have a separate seating area for them to accompany you for breakfast. They offer a bowl of water. They ask does your dog want a bowl. VERY DISABLED FRIENDLY with friendly stairs, lifts, ramps, electric doors and parking. All staff, including the decorators and building staff, were lovely. Very friendly, kind, and polite. Cooked English breakfast included in the price was a very good deal indeed. The ONLY negative was being luke warm, not hot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovito

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotel I have seen in my 200 days out of 365 in hotel...the best for family and business ..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for peaceful sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dog friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ANDY

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025