The Inn on the Lake Hotel

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

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Lake
Double Room, Lakeside
Indoor wedding
Spa Bridal Room
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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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)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Lakeside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room, Lake View (A)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room, Lake View (B)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room (B)

Highlights

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

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Bridal Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Family Room (D)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Spa Bridal Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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 - 16 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nell's Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Darnley Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart (Harvester) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Crutches - ‬4 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.

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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 11 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on the Lake Hotel on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$103.19, 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 hot stone 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. 379 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1014 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

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

10/10 Excellent

david

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

8/10 Good

Hannah

One of our towels had a poo stain bed had a stain on it also
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful outside areas, rooms a bit outdated English breakfast was not good at all, disappointed. Definitely not up to premier inn statnards of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Value for money

I booked 4 rooms for a job we were working on local to the hotel. Value for money was excellent compared to other hotels. Food was outstanding and reasonably priced. Rooms are large and functional for our needs. Tv in room was quite small but this is the only negative. Definitely stay there again while working that way
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Calire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly Helpful staff Fabulous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameenah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a lake view room it was very pretty, the hotel was very nice quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Relaxing stay

Lovely family run hotel. Fantastic evening meal on the terrace with a gorgeous view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

It was so bad we left a day early. I appreciate the weather was warm however the ceiling fan did absolutely nothing apart from creak as it went round, you couldn’t open the windows because of the loud road noise. Breakfast room was like being seated in a village hall, the breakfast was okay, nothing fancy. I wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Lovely stay, beautiful grounds

We had a lovely stay The Inn on the lake. Gorgeous grounds, cosy furnishings in the hotel. Breakfast was good quality and simple. We stayed while visiting Brands hatch for an event. We will atay again when atending future events. We stayed dueinf the heatwave and the room got very hot, there was a ceiling fan. No air con and we couldn't keep the window open as on rhe ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

Very nice weekend break food was very nice 👌 tha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bates Motel

Very dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff v helpful and friendly Hotel aspect and outdoor space lovely by the lake Hotel v tired and shabby Breakfast v poor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

We stay again and again

We stay here many times a year for events at brands hatch or a simple getaway the walk just behind the hotel Shorne woods is excellent. Never had a bad stay staff are so lovely the hotel is so relaxed and such a nice atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean and tidy staff was pleasant food was good and lovely view of the lake thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lake view room and it was surprisingly quiet as near to busy A2. View to lake was nice. there were extensive woods near the property to walk our dog. Bed comfortable. Convenient for Rochester and Grain or en route to other places in Kent,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mamia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake and the staff are great and will stay again.Meals are very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Liselle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs updating the sockets to charge phones etc doesn’t work bath only ran like warm water and shower ran boiling hot no inbetween the room was very basic no sweetener for tea and coffee and only 2 teabags for 2 night stay all in all a little disappointing it’s also listed as a spa hotel with no spa only treatments available at request never offered when checking in breakfast was below standard and extremely basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tariro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qasar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Already started recommending to friends and family and hoping to come back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025