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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Chesterton with free parking

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2 Double Bed, Lake View | 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

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

Waterbird Lakeside Inn is located within a mile (2 km) of Chesterton Art Center and Lustron House. This 30-room hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves.

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
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

Lakefront hotel in Chesterton with free parking
Guests of Waterbird Lakeside Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Free parking is included with your stay. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

This hotel is located in Chesterton within a short 17-minute walk of Chesterton Art Center. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Waterbird Lakeside Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Couples who stay at this lakeside hotel will appreciate amenities like jetted bathtubs and lake views in some guestrooms.

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Waterbird Lakeside Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Waterbird Lakeside Inn.

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Yes, every guestroom at Waterbird Lakeside Inn comes with a balcony with some featuring lake views.

Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Erin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked much nicer in the photos. Was basic and fairly clean inside but the balcony was really dirty and filled with spider webs and spiders. Literally counted 20 huge spiders so we couldn’t enjoy the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Caith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would not stay here again.

To begin with, right when you walk in the front door, the smell is stale and musty. The hotel is dated, dingy, and overall not very appealing. Water pressure is weak, and the hot water is just lukewarm. The carpets were pretty gross and not vacuumed. To top it all off -- they don't even provide coffee in the morning. No breakfast is fine, but no coffee. Deal breaker.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Becca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the hospitality. Very nice hostess at the front. Room was okay. Comfy bed. The area surrounding the outside walk up needs updates and fixes. The room inside needs updates for more modern tastes. The batbroom cabinet was broken and wouldn't close completely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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