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.
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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
76 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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.
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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.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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
Breakfast options were good with a great choice of continental and cooked options. (23 reviews)
Parking was good and convenient with a large car park available. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2025
Great views
Very clean, dated but alright
Wonderful views
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
Relaxing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights for a family get-together. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Large comfortable room.
Pete
Pete, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Nice place to stay, the room was good, the food was good and the lake is very pretty
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2025
Great place to stay
Great place to stay on our trip to the channel tunnel. Fabulous views of the lake. Delicious food at the hotel
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
Friendly Hotel.
Staff were brilliant, breakfast lovely. Condition of the hotel is very dated and needs some investment.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Relaxing stay
Lovely family run hotel. Fantastic evening meal on the terrace with a gorgeous view of the lake.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 1, 2025
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.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 28, 2025
Bar is very small and food poor, went to bed without eating
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Check in was great, service from all staff was very good and the surroundings are lovely.
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
We stay again and again
We stay here many times a year for events at brands hatch or a simple getaway the walk just behind the hotel Shorne woods is excellent. Never had a bad stay staff are so lovely the hotel is so relaxed and such a nice atmosphere
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Great hotel.
Very good room, excellent view of the lake.
Pauline
Pauline, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 29, 2025
Staff v helpful and friendly
Hotel aspect and outdoor space lovely by the lake
Hotel v tired and shabby
Breakfast v poor
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 21, 2025
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!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 3, 2025
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.
Becci
Becci, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 7, 2025
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
C
C, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
Food wasnt great. Bad service at dinner. Room was standard but overall was ok
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 29, 2025
Bates Motel
Very dated
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
Value for money
I booked 4 rooms for a job we were working on local to the hotel. Value for money was excellent compared to other hotels. Food was outstanding and reasonably priced.
Rooms are large and functional for our needs. Tv in room was quite small but this is the only negative. Definitely stay there again while working that way
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Always love staying here especially lakeside room
Mick
Mick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
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.
Allison
Allison, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2025
Lovely stay, beautiful grounds
We had a lovely stay The Inn on the lake. Gorgeous grounds, cosy furnishings in the hotel. Breakfast was good quality and simple. We stayed while visiting Brands hatch for an event. We will atay again when atending future events. We stayed dueinf the heatwave and the room got very hot, there was a ceiling fan. No air con and we couldn't keep the window open as on rhe ground floor.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
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😀
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Great dog friendly hotel
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2025
One of our towels had a poo stain bed had a stain on it also