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 massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Gravesend is home to The Inn on the Lake Hotel. Rochester Castle and Historic Dockyard Chatham are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Brands Hatch Circuit. Visit our Gravesend travel guide
A2 Shorne, Gravesend, England, DA12 3HB
What's nearby
Bluewater Shopping Centre
11 min drive - 13.0 km
Shorne Woods Country Park
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Jeskyns Community Woodland
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kent Cyclopark
2 min drive - 2.4 km
National Trust - Owletts
9 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Sole Street Station
7 min drive
London City Airport (LCY)
46 min drive
Restaurants
Echo's Traditional Fish & Chips
8 min drive
Three Crutches
5 min drive
Nell's Cafe
18 min walk
Toby Carvery
5 min drive
The White Hart (Harvester)
7 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 massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
A banquet hall, an elevator, and a vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 76 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
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.
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 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
Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property class
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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 2026/9/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on the Lake Hotel on 2026/9/20 start from NT$1,846, 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.
How much is parking?
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?
Check-out 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).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Inn on the Lake Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Our second stay ,good breakfast, nice staff.lovely setting by the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Abraham
2026/8/19
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok for the price. No airconditioning. Overall old but still pretty intact. Dog friendly. Breakfast not very luxururious but included, so no complaints.
I spent the late afternoon sitting round the lake, it was very relaxing and pretty view.
My evening meal was nice as was my breakfast.
Great for a stop over.
Generally our experience was good. Getting there was fairly easy. Check in went smooth, the view from room over the lake was beautifull.we slept well.Food was good, we had breakfast only.Waiting time for an English breakfast seemed bit long and portion size could be bit bigger.Staff was kind and friendly.We stayed there for 1 night only. My only complain is first impression when we entered our room there were big stains on a carpet, which made us uncomfortable and want to leave immediately.On the drain in shower there was still bit of hairs.Carpets in a hallway are worn off as well. Taken away cleanliness issue it is a good value for the money and a lovely set up over the lake.
Really like this hotel although it could do with a major refurb. The main thing I wish they would sort out is the stamp size tv’s. Love how dog friendly it is
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jonathan
2026/5/27
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very clean and the staff polite and helpful. Generously sized rooms with good sized bathrooms. Depending on your way of looking at the hotel it is either outdated ot retro. Breakfast and the food from the restaurant was good quality.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
ANDY
2026/6/3
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast in the price!! Starts the day off well. New furniture in the dinjng area too.
The room was fairly clean, nothing special and dated,the carpet could do with a shampoo, bathroom old and tiered. The staff were friendly, the breakfast was very good and value for money, lots of dogs as dog friendly. Outside back garden was nice with the lovely lake ,plenty of outside seating.the A2 is right beside the hotel, noisy, but the double glazing is good and couldn't hear it when the window was closed.
Very friendly staff. Hotel is a bit tired but the room was fine and the restaurant had a great selection of vegan choices. Staff couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed here many times. Love the hotel staff are so friendly. Our room is always clean and comfortable. Love the choice of a breakfast or a packed lunch brilliant fit when we are going out for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Joanna
2026/4/15
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is conveniently located right by the A2, there’s plenty of parking, quick and seamless check-in and great lake views. The staff is friendly, helpful and facilitated a complimentary late checkout.
The room itself is a bit dated but clean and soundproof. Decent stay overall!
Excellent staff in reception, bar and restaurant. Very friendly and welcoming. Bedroom and bathroom adequate, very clean but a bit dated. Breakfast was very good. Lots of choice and well cooked.