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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a sink.
A wooden deck with two white plastic chairs facing a calm lake and forested hills.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A modern building with a stone facade and a sign for 'Waterbird Lakeside Inn'.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
  • Place, Chesterton Art Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lustron House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of greenery and a door leading to an outdoor balcony.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Double Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

2 Double Bed, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and a bathtub.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Chesterton

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Chesterton hotel, you'll find Chesterton Art Center and Lustron House. Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Chesterton Art Center - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lustron House - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 12 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton
Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Chesterton hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Chesterton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterbird Lakeside Inn to the airport?

Waterbird Lakeside Inn is 53.7 mi (68-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 Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

As of Jul 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterbird Lakeside Inn on Aug 9, 2026 start from $128, including 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 Waterbird Lakeside Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waterbird Lakeside Inn.

How close is Waterbird Lakeside Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 3.8 mi (7-min drive) from Waverly Beach and 5.4 mi (10-min drive) from Dune Acres Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn offer free breakfast?

Waterbird Lakeside Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Blue Chip Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn have a pool?

Waterbird Lakeside Inn does not have a pool.

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Waterbird Lakeside Inn to downtown Chesterton?

Waterbird Lakeside Inn is 1.1 mi away from Chesterton.

Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pleasant place to stay, fun to see and feed the geese, fish and turtles!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay our room overlooked the lake and we had geese visiting the entire time. Fun place, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake view from the large clean rooms, walking distance from everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the lake. Convenient and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Liked the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT was really clean and the man at the front desk was so cheerful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a relaxing evening and womderful morning because of the wonderful view and quietness. Staff was very friendly. The room seemed clean, the only issue was the toilet rim, it seems that bleach isn’t used on it. Overall, what a very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Evgenia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice View!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A basic hotel with a beautiful view of a lake full of wildlife. The Waterbird does not offer a lot amenities but it is clean and there are plenty of places to eat nearby. It is near the Dunelands and a good stage to run into Chicago. Bring binoculars for the birds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the stay. It was quiet and convenient to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was overall just a nice and clean hotel and the service was fantastic I will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff really nice. Room clean and better than expected. Nice layout and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to get a new room and hours that staff are available is weird
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kamie

Things were okay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Amenities
Nice and clean place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Staff & service
We were pleasantly surprised by our room. The floors were clean. The bed was clean. Everything smelled good even in the hallway. There were no noisy neighbors and the balcony overlooking the water was peaceful and beautiful. We loved getting visits from the geese and the beautiful swan. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Jet tub was clean and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved the balcony view and we'll definitely be going back. It's a hidden gem and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARQUITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the balcony overlooking the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Waterside view was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view over the lake was really surprising! Also, the woman at the service desk was great, very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room is nice & cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Average place but the location on the lake and balcony put it above the hotels on the highway!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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