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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton

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2 Double Bed, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
  • Place, Chesterton Art Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lustron House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Double Bed, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Bed, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Chesterton

On lake.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

  • Chesterton Art Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lustron House - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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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.

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.

Reviews

Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 987 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay! We two lakeview rooms and were impressed by the size of the rooms! There were clean and the beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay again:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, PORTAGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little escape, just a short walk from all kinds of civilization.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located! You pull into the parking lot and once you enter your room, it’s full serene privacy in the back! Unexpected!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views over a beautiful lake with many birds to watch and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa, Portage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 2nd time staying here. I stayed 3 nights this last time and, I absolutely enjoyed the stay. My favorite part of this hotel? The view!! I could stare at the beautiful view for hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room smelled strange and the bathroom sink kept bubbling up with gross hair and junk. It did not drain properly at all. Hallway carpets dirty, paint everywhere on the door trim. Not a good experience at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Indiana Dunes National Park!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel/motel is set on a beautiful pond (or small lake). It appears that every room has a balcony that is cantilevered out over the water with a fantastic, peaceful view. Very unique.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place to stay overlooking a lovely lake. We really enjoyed having the balcony over the water. The staff were very kind and helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with amazing view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Good stopping place.

We checked in and found the room to be nice for the cost. The only downside is that it is above a lake and the humidity in Indiana at this time of year is high so the room was humid. The A/C worked fine and cooled the room, but the level of humidity was higher then I preferred. There was no musty smell, room was clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Afften

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall the stay was decent. The lady at the front desk was not overly friendly. If you want cleaning services you must request it, otherwise they won’t do it. The room and building felt a little outdated, but overall, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025