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The Inn on the Lake Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free weekday breakfast at this 3-star Gravesend hotel

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Spa Bridal Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Double Room, Lakeside | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB
  • Rochester Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rochester Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cooling Castle Barn
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (D) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (D)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Lake View (B) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Lake View (B)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (B) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (B)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Lakeside | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Lakeside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Lake View (A) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Lake View (A)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Spa Bridal Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Spa Bridal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bridal Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bridal Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Gravesend

In Gravesend .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Bluewater Shopping Centre and Historic Dockyard Chatham.

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Rochester Castle - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 14 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

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

Enjoy free weekday breakfast at this 3-star Gravesend hotel
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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Inn on the Lake Hotel offers 76 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator (35 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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.

Property 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 guestroom 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

How close is The Inn on the Lake Hotel to the airport?

The Inn on the Lake Hotel is 27.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on the Lake Hotel on Sep 14, 2025 start from $56.3, 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.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Inn on the Lake Hotel.

How close is The Inn on the Lake Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.6 mi (32-min drive) from Allhallows Beach.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Inn on the Lake Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Inn on the Lake Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel have a pool?

The Inn on the Lake Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel have a restaurant?

The Inn on the Lake Hotel is home to Willow Tree, which features British cuisine.

Does The Inn on the Lake Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages.

How close is The Inn on the Lake Hotel to downtown Gravesend?

The Inn on the Lake Hotel is 3 mi away from Gravesend.

The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 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

Alex

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Overnight Stop

Room nice and clean. Centre room light bulb not working. Shower needed some attention, hair dryer did not work otherwise nothing that major with overnight stay 100%. Bar and restaurant staff very efficient along with very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANDY

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Idris, Littleport, ELY

Internal Designs need upgrades to match Contemporary modern look.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was great, service from all staff was very good and the surroundings are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Business traveler
Breakfast was Very poor Limited choice Poor service Undercooked food The only hotel I have been to this year where I found myself thinking about where else to go for a decent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gursharan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are little outdated can do with some upgrades
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Handy for the motorway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very dated and tired but for one night it would do. We felt it needed an upgrade. We had a lakeside room but couldn’t have the door open during the night and there were no windows to open so the room got hot. The bed we had was very lumpy and we could feel the springs through the mattress topper this made it one of the worst nights I’ve had in a hotel. The staff were very polite and attentive on reception and in the restaurant. We had breakfast. Again the food options and the layout were not as we’ve had in other hotels. Two toasters for the dining room was not enough. We chose the English breakfast option. The portion on the plate was a child size for an adult. The sausage was under done and the fried egg was over done.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely place to stay, our room & all facilities were excellent & the staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

dawn

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

Worst

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and polite staff lovely food well presented
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with partner
The setting is lovely, and the range of services available are very adequate for a short stay. The menu, whilst limited, was fine and the food was prepared very quickly. Rooms were spacious and clean, although the whole place is now a bit dated and retro😀
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ande

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quite disappointed considering the location of the property as well as its surroundings where I think a lot of potential has gone unrealised. Staff were courteous. I had booked a "Superior" double room which instantly led me to think of the state of a normal room. The decor both in the room and hotel as a whole was quite dated and very tired looking. The was a communal patio are outside of the room which would be nice on warm evenings to take in the scenic lake and surroundings. The bed was decent enough but there was a large space where you could tell furntiure had been previously. The bathroom was ok but the shower head was way too high and not adjustable with the extractor fan vent just above even though the fan was not operational. Breakfast was also disappointing with a cooked breakfast comprised of one small sausage, one rasher of bacon which was not cooked well and one poached egg with some beans. When walking down to the restaurant area for breakfast and back to my room again, I detected the strong smell of marijuana at the staircase which I corroborated with another guest who was passing and informed the front desk. The 2 main positive elements of the stay was the ceiling fan which kept me cool during a warm night and the surrounding area which allowed a decent hour long walk. Overall I would only consider staying here again if my remaining options were very limited.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Business traveler
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

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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Inn on the Lake was fine, everywhere seemed clean, the breakfast was nice, and the service was good. In terms of letting them know what they could do better, I’d say stop using Expedia to take bookings. We booked through Expedia paying extra for a lake view room, but on arrival were told that Expedia hadn’t passed that request on, so we only got a car park / motorway view room. We paid £88 for our room, whereas friends who stayed at the same time booked direct to Inn on the Lake and paid £62, so we paid £26 more for a similar room because we made the mistake of using Expedia instead of booking direct!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very tired and needs updating. The bedding and bathroom facilities were poor, main light didn’t work, the bath panel was hanging off. The bedding was threadbare and stained. The staff were pleasant and the setting was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025