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Spring House Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton

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Property entrance
Exterior
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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303 N Mineral Springs Rd, Chesterton, IN, 46304
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 3498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 3498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Chesterton

Close to the beach.At this Chesterton hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan. Also, Chellberg Farm is within half a mile (1 km) and Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Dune Acres Beach - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 12 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TravelCenters of America - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Spring House Inn

Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton
Spring House Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Spring House Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chesterton hotel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Spring House Inn offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
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; cash is not accepted
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Spring House Inn Porter
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Spring House Inn to the airport?

Spring House Inn is 62 mi (75-min drive) away from the Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spring House Inn?

As of Sep 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spring House Inn on Oct 1, 2025 start from $99.0, 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 Spring House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Spring House Inn.

How close is Spring House Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 3.2 mi (10-min drive) from Dune Acres Beach and 3.3 mi (11-min drive) from Ridge Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spring House Inn offer free breakfast?

Spring House Inn offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Spring House Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Blue Chip Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Spring House Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Spring House Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Spring House Inn have a pool?

Spring House Inn features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Spring House Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Spring House Inn to downtown Chesterton?

Spring House Inn is 0.7 mi away from Porter.

Spring House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1021 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice little Inn, great and friendly staff, really clean place, only thing to note is that the rooms could use a little touch, woodwork and furniture. Definitely gives you “The Shining” vibe if you know what I mean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place! Its so comfortable, very nice and well maintained, and the breakfast room puts it over the top! The staff is so kind and friendly. We also enjoy the pool and dry sauna! A great perk is the guest laundry room. Since many guests are cisiting the Dunes, that is helpful. Beautiful grounds, beautiful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has great charm and features that I had not seen in a hotel before. We made use of the sauna located at the pool area and the common space/living room type areas that are located on every floor. Very cozy, with a vibe like no other place we stayed on our 10 day road trip. The room was spacious and we enjoyed the balcony and scenery. We even saw a rabbit and a beaver from our balcony. My kids loved the outdoor seating areas and swings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Here’s a little bit about our hotel stay. We stayed for one night and the hotel staff was OK. The rooms were clean and the bed was very firm and comfortable. The rooms have blackout curtains, which is really nice and the rooms have balconies to sit on and there’s nature to look at lots of squirrels. Breakfast not very good. Decor outdated. Overall experience six out of 10. The place is OK. If you want to go to the dunes or the forest preserve, it’s within a short distance. The price is OK too. We got our room for around $200.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Van

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Bugs are everywhere in the room. Spiders crawled on my son pillow, and one fell on my daughter. The area was nice except the service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cozy lovely spot to spend the night. We felt welcomed at check in. The place is a bit dated but that really gives it the charm. Room was clean and comfortable. We used the warm pool and sauna, both were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwini

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruthie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Modest hotel that is in need of some updates. We were originally given a room on the first floor that absolutely reeked of mildew. To their credit, they switched rooms for us quickly. It is concerning that that room was an option at all. Breakfast was a very basic. Pre packaged oatmeal, cereals, bagels, and waffles. There were eggs and sausage on the hot bar. There was a fridge with yogurt and milk. The coffee was weak. I didn't see any test at all. The bed was comfortable, and that t really is what an overnight at a hotel is mostly for, right?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay! Rooms are spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Cute spot nestles in the woods. Extremely helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an old fashion type place. Was nice, just needs some updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

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

Fun Theme and Awesome Stay

Very cozy and affordable stay! We liked the property a lot and were sad it was raining so we couldn’t enjoy as many of the outdoor amenities. Perfect stay for visiting Indiana Dunes National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always like the Spring House Inn
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Very cute property. Close to the Dunes which was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a very nice quiet place with nice scenery around it, but it was a little disappointing for the hot tub in my room to be out of service. Turkey sausages should be served at breakfast instead of pork because not everyone eat pork.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was terrible staff was likewise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

jay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the room at the end of the hall. The room was full of windows and chairs. We used the room quite a bit while at hotel. We also enjoyed the fire pit area. Breakfast area was clean, and spacious. Location worked out perfectly and it was nice to have UNO’s next door. Hotel had some areas that need upgrades (windows, doors). Hotel staff could have been more engaging. Overall experience was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is older but charming, nestled up against a wooded area. On each floor there's a sitting room at the end of the hallway with walls of windows on two sides, allowing a view of the woods, a river, and occasional wildlife. The rooms are clean and comfortable. There are some minor things, like an alarm clock that couldn't be reset or no instructions on how to operate the TV, and one room didn't have a TV guide. In one room the door to the balcony didn't lock. The staff is friendly and eager to please, though not always reachable by phone from one's room. Still, overall I would highly recommend this place and will stay there again if I'm in the area. Very close to the Dunes and not far from downtown Chesterton!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I loved the rustic atmosphere and wooded setting. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Great Experience!

The front desk was so very friendly and the place was so clean! It is very close to one of Lake Michigans beaches. The continental breakfast was good and hot every morning. The indoor pool was warm and not freezing cold. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and charming decor. I also loved the sitting room with lots of windows in the wooded setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was low to average quality. Trains are going through nearby and blowing horns audible in the rooms 24x7. Room 310 did not have a hair dryer and the front desk was not helpful in finding a spare or providing a solution (access to a different room that had a hair dryer). Pillows were hard and, although we had hiked all day, everyone in our party had a sleepless night due to discomfort of the beds. I will not stay here again and do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check in, was able to check in early, which was a plus. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025