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Econo Lodge Portage

2.0 star property
Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Portage

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Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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6101 MELTON RD BLDG A, Portage, IN, 46368
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Founders' Square Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Portage Lakefront Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Portage

In Portage .You'll find Indiana Dunes National Park and Founders' Square Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. East Branch and Portage Imagination Glen Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Founders' Square Park - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • East Branch - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Portage

Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Portage
Econo Lodge Portage offers its guests a vending machine. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Portage hotel is smoke free.

  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at Econo Lodge Portage offer air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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: USD 25 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Portage Hotel
Econo Lodge Portage PORTAGE
Econo Lodge Portage Hotel PORTAGE

Frequently asked questions

How close is Econo Lodge Portage to the airport?

Econo Lodge Portage is 46.7 mi (71-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 Econo Lodge Portage?

As of Feb 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Portage on Mar 22, 2026 start from $45.13, 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 Econo Lodge Portage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Econo Lodge Portage.

How close is Econo Lodge Portage to the beach?

This hotel is 2.8 mi (10-min drive) from Portage Lakefront Beach and 3.7 mi (11-min drive) from Ogden Dunes Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Econo Lodge Portage offer free breakfast?

Econo Lodge Portage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Econo Lodge Portage?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Portage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Econo Lodge Portage?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Econo Lodge Portage have a pool?

Econo Lodge Portage does not have a pool.

Does Econo Lodge Portage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Econo Lodge Portage to downtown Portage?

Econo Lodge Portage is 0.3 mi away from Portage.

Econo Lodge Portage Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 183 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfecto
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a service dog and told the front desk and still made me pay the pet fee. Its the principal of the matter. I had no issue paying the fee. Plus he was short with me with his replies. Room had mold and the room smelled damp. Never again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cartiesa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette, Valparaiso

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Breanna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dominique

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Awful!!

Everything was fine until almost 3am. Someone was blasting weird music right outside of our window, they were singing along at the top of their lungs. It was almost 3am and it woke myself and my 10 year old daughter up. Our entire room smelled like marijuana. Do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Awful service

The bed had hair in it, and both the sheets and comforter were stained. I asked for new sheets and a new comforter. New sheets were provided after a short delay. I was refused a new comforter because, as I was told, there were no extras. Keep in mind that this hotel seemed virtually vacant. Rather than be given a different room (or even a comforter from a different room), I slept with only a set of sheets. The man working the counter seemed cold and indifferent. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty much what I expect for the amount I paid per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jos

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was dine. Just a bit dirty and unkept. Worth the cheap price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Breanna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Skylair

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Regina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025