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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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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB
  • Place, Shorne Woods Country Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jeskyns Community Woodland
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kent Cyclopark
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪54 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
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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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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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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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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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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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

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

Spa Bridal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

  • Shorne Woods Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jeskyns Community Woodland - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kent Cyclopark - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • National Trust - Owletts - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart (Harvester) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nell's Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Three Crutches - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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 sports 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.

Reviews

The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karl James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar is very small and food poor, went to bed without eating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jas

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Mrs V

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Sarah-Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
You pay for what you get they say. Cons :- Rooms very dated and dirty in places. Stained chair, net curtains dirty with holes and hanging off one end, light switch plates dirt, window frames dirty. Bed hard and uncomfortable, I had a single bed but it had an heavy ‘double’ duvet that touched the floor when untucked, made it even more uncomfortable and awkward getting in and out of. Roadside rooms too noisy to have window open, but the ceiling fan is as outdated and useless as a chocolate teapot. Old enamel bath with chips out of, stained shower curtain, shower fell off the wall. Pros:- staff very nice, lake was beautiful, breakfast good. Bedroom was large, had a hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. Would I stay here again - sorry no.
Old Stained chair in room
Dirty window frames
Dirty and dusty
Light switch plates dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was dated as other reviews mentioned but the room was clean and spacious, shower pressure was very weak though. Food was lovely, reasonably priced including drinks, and different eating areas inside and out. It was a very peaceful and relaxing place which is what we wanted. Disappointed we couldn’t stroll around the lake (it’s private land beyond the jetty) but enjoyed watching the big fish jumping out of the water and the entertaining bird life. You can enter the wonderful woods of Shorne Country Park from just outside the car park. Wasn’t able to book any treatments which was a real shame, as were was told nothing available when emailed in the week before our overnight stay. Overall had a very enjoyable stay, having been somewhat sceptical due to reading some quite dreadful online reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a shame!

While this hotel excels in service, the bedding was obviously extremly old and yellow, the pillows old and flat, i would not stay here again. I spent the night being watched by the moost enormous spider!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

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

Relaxing place to stay

Stayed 2 nights for a family get-together. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Large comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Buddhi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty location, easily accesible
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

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

8/10 Good

Ron, Colchester

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

8/10 Good

Ashley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful views over the lake

Very friendly and helpful service, great sized bedrooms with a wonderful view (if you pay for the lake view...) made it a very serene stay at The Inn on the Lake. A perfect example of why you don't "judge a book by it's cover!" The front of the hotel overlooks the very busy A2, and the interiors (hallways and bedrooms) could do with some updating, but the rooms are huge and if you pay for a lake view room you get a wonderful view of the lake(s) and all of the wildlife that comes with it. The service was excellent throughout my stay and the bar was well stocked with a good selection of drinks. The food was decent; breakfast was a selection of cereals and fruit with the option of cooked and evening meals had a good selection of meals. They also have an on-site masseuse, but I never got the time to try. Overall I had a very relaxing stay, whether sipping a pint overlooking the lake after a day at work or waking up and watching the ducks waddle about from my room with a morning cuppa and would recommend to anyone looking for a little breakaway in the area... Just ignore the view out the front
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

C

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

Save your money and go elsewhere!!

Bar staff extremely rude, absolutely no manners whatsoever. No thank you or please. Check in was rubbish too Never going to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oh my goodness!!!!!

Definitely NOT worth £98 per night. The staff were really nice especially the young black guy in the restaurant on Saturday and Sunday morning. The breakfast was very poor. The tea and the coffee….if that’s what you could call it were awful. Moving on to the bedroom. Moderately clean but the bed and the quilt had both seen better days. Very lumpy and very uncomfortable. In short we will not be returning. It’s such a shame because the setting for this hotel is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
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

Becci

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

Good location for the channel tunnel

Hotel dated but large rooms and clean. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Bar staff very friendly. Meal was good value and tasty. Breakfast was a complete let down. Watered down orange juice. Cooked breakfast was okay. Cheap ingredients and some of it was cold. Would have expected better quality for the price of our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tariro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice and comfortable place to stay

Nice little place if you want to take a break from driving. Although it's just off the main road, you can barely hear the traffic on the road. The veranda area outside the rooms could do with a clean, and a barrier to stop the ducks coming on to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025