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.
Historic Dockyard Chatham - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
Brands Hatch Circuit - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 45 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 54 min drive
Sole Street Station - 6 min drive
Cuxton Station - 7 min drive
Meopham Station - 8 min drive
Restaurants
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 a short 1-minute walk from Shorne Woods Country Park and 9 minutes' walk from Jeskyns Community Woodland. 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
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The property is very dog friendly with good areas to walk pets and a welcoming atmosphere. (5 reviews)
Parking was good and convenient with a large car park available. (5 reviews)
Breakfast was a highlight with a good selection of options, including freshly cooked meals and gluten-free choices. (15 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Inn on the lake
Excellent stay for work. Good bar meals
Terence
Terence, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Excellent overnight stay
The room was excellent we even had a four poster bed in a standard room which was a lovely surprise
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 7, 2025
Good
Large room, lovely view over the lake. Basic but clean. Comfy bed. Kind, helpful staff.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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
Apr 4, 2025
Well priced and located
It's very tired. Would have looked amazing in the 80s but the staff are excellent the price was great the bed was comfy and the water was hot. So it's a 10/10 for me. I'd definitely stay again
michael
michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Happy days
Lovely stay with welcoming staff. Everyone I spoke to was warm and inviting and helpful. I recommend!
Comfortable, clean, serviced. Communication and service top notch!
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 21, 2025
Nice hotel but in bad need of modernisation
david
david, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Excellent hotel
SIMON
SIMON, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Bar and food service stops at 10pm which is t great if your
Patrick
Patrick, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
A very nice place to stay and nice Xmas party night.
Bill
Bill, 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
4/10 Fair
Apr 13, 2025
Needs to work on cleanliness.
The room wasn’t properly cleaned and bits in the shower and on the showers walls. Sink wasn’t properly cleaned. For what I paid for it wasn’t worth the money.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2024
We had a great time.
i claudiu
i claudiu, 1-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
8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2024
Breakfast option was good.
Mirian
Mirian, 2-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
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Good rooms free parking good menu
Robert
Robert, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
Hotel was very clean and staff was very helpful.
Manveer
Manveer, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2024
Convenient location
Minaz
Minaz, 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
Mar 24, 2025
Time wrapped hotel
The hotel is very dated, no money has been spent on the property since the 1960's or 70s the sink in the room was broken and held together with glue with scale in the toilet! typical 60's and 70 coloured bath suite that shows its age.
The bed was small and hard and the pillows where cheap and flat.
The cooked breakfast was just warm, the toasters were slow and domestic type with people having to queue.
Value for money, well not really worth the price.
Verified traveler
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.