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.
Harvester - White Hart - Gravesend - 7 min drive
J.K's Café - 4 min drive
The Golden Fish Bar - 5 min drive
The Three Crutches - 5 min drive
Toby Carvery - 5 min drive
About this property
The Inn on the Lake Hotel
The Inn on the Lake Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Bluewater Shopping Centre. You can be pampered with deep-tissue massages, then unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.
Dining
Willow Tree - This bar specializes in British cuisine.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
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
Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Inn on the Lake Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Inn on the Lake Hotel and nearby?
The Inn on the Lake Hotel has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around The Inn on the Lake Hotel like?
The Inn on the Lake Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from Shorne Woods Country Park. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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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
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Lovely lakeside stay.
Came for the spa treatments, had a very comfortable stay. Lovely staff and great service.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Very Comfortable
Very Comfortable room although the bathroom needed a bit of attention. The food was good and reasonably priced.
Very enjoyable two night stay.
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2024
Lovely staff and great food
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
Nice hotel, quiet location, would stay again
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Recommended..
Great hotel, relatively new build. Beats most of the well known competition..
ANDY
ANDY, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2024
We had a great time.
i claudiu
i claudiu, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2024
Breakfast option was good.
Mirian
Mirian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Lovely large rooms, very clean staff very friendly food excellent and reasonably priced,
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Good rooms free parking good menu
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Great Value Near Chatham and London
The Inn on the Lake Hotel is excellent value. The low price included a full service English breakfast (also other varied offerings). Restaurant had a wide range of oferings. I will stay there again.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Lovely friendly hotel and setting , very good with children , right by a beautiful park and diggerland , good food also reasonably priced , good value for what we paid .
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2024
Convenient location
Minaz
Minaz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
Hotel was very clean and staff was very helpful.
Manveer
Manveer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
We'll done
Had a lovely evening check in was simple room was clean tidy and spacious had a meal in the bar food was excellent and timely found all staff to be friendly and helpful
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Great place to stay view from lakeside rooms are beautiful
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 22, 2024
Convenient location and easy to get to. Staff were all friendly. Nice spacious room with good size desk to work on. Nice to have a bath and to have constant hot water.
Shame some of the lights in the room were not working.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Large bedroom Comfortable
Huge bed rooms with comfortable beds and good size bathrooms
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Very accessible to motorway, breakfast included, we like the lake at the back .
Spacious room and comfy bed.
We didn't like the noisy ceiling fan
Milaneth
Milaneth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Good location
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
Just off the busy A2 so very convenient and surprisingly quiet. We had a room overlooking the lake which was a pleasant surprise. Hotel has a retro feel.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Loved the lake..
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2024
It was nice welcome from staff, but it was cold in the room, and for English breakfast it was too greasy, but in overall it was very nice, Thank You…
Amrik
Amrik, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Family nreak
Great stay at Inn on the Lake, enjoyed our stay there
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2024
A good value for money hotel. Particularly good that it is pet friendly.