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Best Western Indian Oak

2.5 star property
Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton

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Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Lobby
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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558 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside (Jetted tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Chesterton

In state park.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Chesterton hotel, you'll find Chesterton Art Center and Lustron House. Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve and Indiana Dunes Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lustron House - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 12 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Round the Clock Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Best Western Indian Oak

Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton
Best Western Indian Oak offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (90 square meters) and includes conference space. Best Western Indian Oak also features a vending machine, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Chesterton hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 90 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Indian Oak offers 61 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Chesterton hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Indian Oak to the airport?

Best Western Indian Oak is 53.7 mi (69-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Indian Oak?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Indian Oak on Aug 13, 2025 start from $110.49, 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 Best Western Indian Oak have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Indian Oak.

How close is Best Western Indian Oak to the beach?

This hotel is 3.8 mi (10-min drive) from Waverly Beach and 5.4 mi (10-min drive) from Dune Acres Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Indian Oak offer free breakfast?

Best Western Indian Oak offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Indian Oak?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Blue Chip Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western Indian Oak?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Indian Oak?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Indian Oak have a pool?

Best Western Indian Oak features an indoor pool.

Does Best Western Indian Oak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Indian Oak to downtown Chesterton?

Best Western Indian Oak is 1.2 mi away from Chesterton.

Best Western Indian Oak Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincent, WARRENVILLE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mox

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poorly maintained

Born and raised in the area and having worked for original owner, I couldn’t believe how dilapidated this hotel has become. This is a potential goldmine that the current owners are neglecting so poorly that I would never recommend to ANYONE!! Do NOT believe the photos they have posted; they are beyond deceiving. Poorly maintained (and obviously managed), with hundreds of simple, inexpensive fixes that could make this property at least three stars if not four. And these fixes could generate twice the occupancy as well as the ability to sell the rooms out at a higher rate. It’s a Goldmine going to junk. One example: two abandoned tires sitting outside of my room’s window during the three days I was there!!! Why they weren’t cleared away is beyond comprehension. I really wish I knew the owner(s)/management so that I could help them bring this property back to the goldmine it is. But I honestly doubt that they even care, just from witnessing the amount of neglect that simple, inexpensive fixes that could be done so extremely easily. I was so looking forward to staying here during my visit home. It broke my heart to witness its poor condition and obvious lack of care for the hotel and property. Do NOT stay here!! The owners obviously need to feel the pain of low occupancy in order to be motivated enough to start caring for this once Gem of Chesterton and The Dunes. So brokenhearted.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flint

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Very nice staff. Excellent stay. Would prefer them to have two queens instead of two double beds. Very scenic view. Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Djelaludin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and safe and clean but no elevator
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
What a terrible experience. This place has huge parties in the main lobby until after 3AM!!! Yelling, screaming.. staff wouldn’t answer the phones when I called to complain. Called multiple times.. nothing! So pick this place if you plan on getting ABSOLUTELY NO SLEEP!! Biggest waste of $300 I’ve ever spent! This was my worst experience in a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shangyanyan

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool didn’t have towels and needed more chairs and tables. The property is beautiful and has the potential to be top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean as expected and the staff was very kind and helpful when I had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location on a small lake/pond attracts water birds which is lovely. The hotel is well kept but there is a great deal of litter in the immediate surroundings, which detracts from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Very nice hotel. No elevator

Very nice, clean hotel. Lobby was beautiful with great views of the pond. Staff was friendly. The only drawback was the lack of an elevator. A staff person explained the origins of this phenomenon as it related to an archaic county law. Unfortunately, this still presents a problem for anyone with mobility issues. People assume that a multi story hotel has elevators. Putting that absence into the general list of the hotel’s of amenities is not enough. Despite this problem, this hotel is a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alyson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so kind and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place on a small Lake. It's been there a long time but has been nicely upgraded. It's great for a short getaway or a visit to the Indiana Dunes National Park. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stop while traveling. Breakfast option was a plus and the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

RENATA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice lake view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were large clean a d lake side had a nice view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kammie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was inattentive, areas were no cleaned or prepared for our stay, lack of hospitality and horrible accommodation. Addressed concerns about the condition of the room and tgat it was not clean and the shower was unacceptable, was not offered anything for the inconvenience and was told that there was nothing they could do about the shower and was told that it is out of their control about the water conditions. Pool area did not have any lights on and the pool jets were not even on while guest with their children were in the area. I will not recommend this property to anyone, the lack of empathy, hospitality and accommodation was the worst I've experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

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

Dumpster

It’s hard to put all the things wrong into a review that anyone will read. To get to the point, this place is a dumpster fire floating down the river. Be warned: they do not provide room service of any kind. I stayed here for two weeks for a project and had to beg for toilet paper and take out my own trash. My deck was so rotted and falling apart that is unsafe. I told the lady at the front, and she said someone was “working on it”. After the railing fell off, I collected it downstairs, brought her the lumber, and wrote my room number on it. If ownership doesn’t train their employees to prioritize liabilities, they will certainly pay for it in the court room. This is a great place to stay if you want to file a lawsuit against this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Good hotel

Stoped while traveling to Northern Michigan. Clean rooms friendly staff. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, easy parking and access.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025