The Inn on the Lake Hotel

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

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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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
(13 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
(2 reviews)

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 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on the Lake Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from NZ$114.52, 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. 371 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice and comfortable place to stay

Nice little place if you want to take a break from driving. Although it's just off the main road, you can barely hear the traffic on the road. The veranda area outside the rooms could do with a clean, and a barrier to stop the ducks coming on to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great service, breakfast and evening meals were good quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful - a real credit to your company. The outside area was delightful and the beds were very comfortable so a very enjoyable stay. Breakfast was also very good so would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

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

Depressing Stay

The staff were very friendly and no noise from the very busy A2 but that’s sadly the only positive thing I can say. The room; the smallest tv I think I have ever seen in a hotel room, about 24 inches. No pictures, no sofa or chairs to sit on. And no one wants to lay on a bed when you’re back in the room. The double bed was more like a large single. The hairdryer didn’t work so luckily I’d bought mine. There were 2 overhead lamps but one bulb didn’t work properly and one of the shades was cracked in multiple places. The room didn’t have air con but a fan above the main ceiling light. When we switched the fan on so much dust and fluff flew off, it definitely hadn’t been cleaned for a long time,if ever. There was also wallpaper peeling from the walls in places. The bathroom; we had a family room for 3 people but they only provided enough towels for 2 people. The enamel was peeling from the bath and looked rusty. There was a sign asking for nothing to be put down the toilet apart from paper but there was no bin in the bathroom or main room. I seriously didn’t not want to spend the night there and wouldn’t come back. It was not homely at all and a lot of improvements need to be made to thoroughly modernise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Friendly Hotel.

Staff were brilliant, breakfast lovely. Condition of the hotel is very dated and needs some investment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Domislaw

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chosen it because of location-its better to travel

Don’t like to leave negative reviews, but our stay was unfortunately very disappointing. The reception staff were consistently helpful, polite, and a credit to the establishment. Cleanliness issues: The bathroom-mould, bugs were crawling on the bedding (picture). There was a sticky residue on various surfaces, giving the impression of poor cleaning or a hidden anti‑slip coating(my little one joke), dirt stains on chairs. Health concerns: We woke up with bites, indicating something in the room bit us during the night. In-room equipment: Instructions said to dial “0” on the phone for assistance, yet there was no phone provided. Dining: Our child enjoyed fish and chips, but other meals were disappointing. pizza lacked sauce and was burnt. we requested BBQ sauce, but when I pointed out the issue, the waitress said it was “too late,” showing no willingness to fix the mistake. My wife’s burger was bland and lacked taste and again sauce. Considering the quality, the food seemed overpriced. We would rate it 3/10 overall. (3 as child liked fish) The bar staff were rude and made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. At breakfast, we requested three baguettes and two croissants. Initially we were told “no problem,” but then the waitress informed us there were “no extras,” and we received only 2 baguettes and 2croissant. We were willing to pay for additional but were never given the chance. overall, there seemed to be a lack of basic customer service training among bar and breakf
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel with friendly staff and marvelous views overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was hot and we couldn't have the windows open as it was to noisey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay on our trip to the channel tunnel. Fabulous views of the lake. Delicious food at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wynter

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

Lovely relaxing location

Lovely calming location with the lake and ducks. Staff professional except for 1 male named Steve sho caused me distress with his aggressiveness and rudeness when he wrongly accused me of my dog barking. Told him he shoukd give me an apology. He just ignored me. Very poor customer service. All the other staff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Koyin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
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