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.
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
A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB
What's nearby
Shorne Woods Country Park
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Jeskyns Community Woodland
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kent Cyclopark
2 min drive - 2.4 km
Cascades Leisure Centre
4 min drive - 2.1 km
National Trust - Owletts
9 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Sole Street Station
7 min drive
London City Airport (LCY)
46 min drive
Restaurants
Three Crutches
5 min drive
KFC
7 min drive
The White Hart (Harvester)
7 min drive
Nell's Cafe
18 min walk
The George
4 min drive
About this property
The Inn on the Lake Hotel
Hotel near Bluewater Shopping Centre
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 sports massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Massage treatment rooms, ATM/banking services, and meeting rooms
A banquet hall, a nature reserve, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about 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.
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.
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
National rating
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 does it cost to stay at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?
As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on the Lake Hotel on 7 June 2026 start from AED 214, excluding 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.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.0
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 1004 reviews
10 - Excellent
382
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1004 reviews
8 - Good
349
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1004 reviews
6 - Okay
162
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1004 reviews
4 - Poor
59
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1004 reviews
2 - Terrible
52
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Jonathan
27 May 2026
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.
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,.
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robert
19 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I'll start off with the positives.
- Stunning view of the lake
- Welcoming staff.
- Clean
Negatives
- Dated rooms. The bathroom sink was cracked and held together with some form of yellow/brown epoxy. Kind of puts you off initially.
- Shower had poor pressure and the shower head bracket did not support it properly.
- The lighting in the bathroom is on the dim side.
- Breakfast took a while to get served, we even had to ask for an ETA. Once it was served it was underwhelming.
- Pillows are not comfortable.
Overall it served its' purpose for our stay
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.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ALAN
5 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, lovely place.
ALAN
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrea
26 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room excellent staff
Andrea
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ibrahim
25 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay by the lake. Serene atmosphere. Delicious English breakfast to match.
Ibrahim
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keira
18 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely stay at the inn on the lake hotel, the room was clean and spacious. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was good. The view in our room and the lake area is beautiful. Very good for the price.