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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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Double Room, Lakeside
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
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (D)

Family Room (D)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Lake View (B)

Family Room, Lake View (B)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room (B)

Family Room (B)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Lakeside

Double Room, Lakeside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

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Family Room, Lake View (A)

Family Room, Lake View (A)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Spa Bridal Room

Spa Bridal Room

Highlights

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

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Bridal Lake View

Bridal Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Rochester Castle - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Rochester Cathedral - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 14 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gardeners Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Darnley Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bartellas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nell's Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬5 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 Swedish 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 massage treatment rooms
  • Smoke-free property, ATM/banking services and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 76 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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 are 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

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 does it cost to stay at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

As of 31 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on the Lake Hotel on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$103.25, 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.

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?

Checkout 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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The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1013 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty location, easily accesible
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

Sue

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

8/10 Good

Mrs V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Cyclopark being only a short drive away - hotel is a bit dated but is clean and rooms are comfy and spacious - breakfast wasn’t brilliant with choices and freedom to have croissants etc - cooked breakfast was ok though - it is a budget hotel though - lovely quiet area and great views over the lake - friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Calire

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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff who were friendly but professional. The room was clean and the bed extremely comfortable. The decor is a little tired but the place was clean. Generous breakfast included in my room rate. Lovely setting by the lakes. Had a good stay for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Suki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place Lovely vibes Great staff - friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Great hotel.

Very good room, excellent view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very large.bathroom very clean but very dated overlooking the lake is the quiet side of the hotel. Overall very happy.oh breakfast wasn't that great.hope Ur not too hungry in the morning as the cooked breakfast is really a child size plate.
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

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

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
May not be perfect, could do with freshening up. By excellent valve for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was told one thing receive anther!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

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

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Goid value! Staff very friendly and helpful. Brill location to have stop ovrr before getting Ferry ! Definitely recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always love staying here especially lakeside room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was working locally so stayed in this hotel. It was really clean and the staff was lovely. I had a room looking out to the lakes so great views. I ate at the hotel one of the nights and the food was OK.
Stayed 1 night in May 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