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The Inn on the Lake Hotel

3.0 star property
Escape to tranquility by exploring nearby Tilbury Fort and Rochester Castle or indulge in spa treatments after breakfast.

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Outdoor dining - The Inn on the Lake Hotel (Gravesend)
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a tree outside. - The Inn on the Lake Hotel (Gravesend)
Free continental breakfast on weekdays - The Inn on the Lake Hotel (Gravesend)
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of various bottles, and a chalkboard menu. - The Inn on the Lake Hotel (Gravesend)
Garden - The Inn on the Lake Hotel (Gravesend)
The Inn on the Lake Hotel offers a serene retreat near Rochester Cathedral. Start your day with a continental breakfast, unwind in the garden or treat yourself to spa services like a Swedish massage. With free WiFi, luggage storage and an elevator, this hotel is perfect for guests who appreciate helpful staff and a great location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Lakeside | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Double Room, Lakeside

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

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

Family Room, Lake View (A)

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gravesend is home to The Inn on the Lake Hotel. Rochester Castle and Historic Dockyard Chatham are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Brands Hatch Circuit. Visit our Gravesend travel guide
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A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB

What's nearby

  • A spacious indoor atrium with high ceilings, large windows, and a central tree.
    Bluewater Shopping Centre
    11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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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
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inn on the Lake Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Inn on the Lake Hotel located?

Situated in Gravesend, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle, and Bluewater Shopping Centre. Historic Dockyard Chatham and Cooling Castle Barn are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laryson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great. Staff amazing. Rooms were clean. Lakes and the scenery were great. Will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is cool, spacious and on point. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I can recommend it any day ….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Maxine

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mifftahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

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
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before, we enjoyed the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, friendly staff, comfy beds!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

8/10 Good

Jimmy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is conveniently located right by the A2, there’s plenty of parking, quick and seamless check-in and great lake views. The staff is friendly, helpful and facilitated a complimentary late checkout. The room itself is a bit dated but clean and soundproof. Decent stay overall!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff in reception, bar and restaurant. Very friendly and welcoming. Bedroom and bathroom adequate, very clean but a bit dated. Breakfast was very good. Lots of choice and well cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paramvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Inn on the Lake and had a really good experience. The hotel is in a beautiful location next to the lake, which makes it very peaceful and relaxing. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay. I really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and would definitely recommend it to other travellers looking for a quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent dog friendly hotel. The hotel is next to a busy road so highly recommend booking a lakeside room which are much quieter, large and have a good view. Whilst the hotel is quite tired, for the price we paid and service we received, it represents good value. Meals in the bar well priced too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Business friendly, large rooms with a good desk for laptop use.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay very nice view as we had a lakeside room.disapointed with the restaurant menu pizzas and fried food or microwave food nothing suitable for diabetics. Overall though good value for money good size rooms down fall they allow dogs so there were dog hairs in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and a nice size. Amazing how quiet it is bearing in mind its so close to the main road. Staff were friendly,.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all lovely and very helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable and a very good size. We will definitely be staying again, and such a lovey veiw over the lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lake view is nice and Rooms are a good size , but very dated. Wafer thin pillows and very poor shower pressure. Would be fine if paying £40-50 per night but at £90 was overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay by the lake. Serene atmosphere. Delicious English breakfast to match.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025