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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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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
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 15 of 15 rooms

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

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

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)

Highlights

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

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

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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Lake View

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

Double Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Spa Bridal Room

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

Spa Bridal Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Triple Room

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

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB

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
  • ‪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 near Rochester Cathedral
Located close to Tilbury Fort and Rochester Castle, The Inn on the Lake Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, massage treatment rooms, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 76 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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 at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

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).

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Reviews

The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place as a base for work
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very picturesque. A bit dated, but reasonable value. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Perfectly adequate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel, beauty surrounded us, spacious accommodation and very comfortable bed !!! Great quality linens, toiletries and fabrics made this visit a REAL JOY!! and the lakes are a glorious bonus too!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Amenities
Staff absolutely lovely and very helpful Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel accomodation. Free parking. Helpful staff. Yes the hotel is dated definitely not contemporary..look out for the bird pictures. the gold bobble wall decorations, the few steps up to first floor ( not sure how that worked!), the fish tank and the school hall looking breakfast room...but....the rooms are very clean, towels clean, great simple breakfast (lovely waffles) and all at a very reasonable price. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terrie

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely room view of the lake. Some areas could do with an update
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameenah

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

6/10 Okay

Jas

Liked: Staff & service
THE SURROUNDINGS ARE ABSOLUTELY LOVELY, THE STAFF ARE WONDERFUL BUT THE ROOM ITSELF IS BASIC AND THE TV MINISCULE
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A handy location for our purposes. Limited dining opportunities but breakfast was good Ample parking
Stayed 4 nights 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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Somewhat dated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bates Motel

Very dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Bhavini

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Nice hotel, quiet location, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

i claudiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

A good value for money hotel. Particularly good that it is pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Minaz

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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