The Blue Heron Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Legacy Hills Golf Club

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service

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1110 Lakeside Street, La Porte, IN, 46350
  • Place, Pine Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Legacy Hills Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, La Porte Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

No View Spa

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

TB Backview

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lower Lake Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

TB Lakeview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

La Porte

The Blue Heron Inn places you within 2 miles (3 km) of popular sights like Legacy Hills Golf Club and La Porte Hospital. This 35-room, 3-star hotel has 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pine Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Legacy Hills Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • La Porte Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Shady Creek Winery - 14 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 17 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Round The Clock Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Blue Heron Inn

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Legacy Hills Golf Club
Guests of The Blue Heron Inn enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a seasonal outdoor pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, free newspapers, and ceiling fans.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Boardwalk Bar
  • T-Bones Pier 11

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per accommodation, per week
  • Dogs only
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Blue Heron Inn La Porte
Blue Heron La Porte
The Blue Heron Inn Hotel
The Blue Heron Inn La Porte
The Blue Heron Inn Hotel La Porte

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Blue Heron Inn?

The Blue Heron Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around The Blue Heron Inn?

This hotel is located in La Porte and just steps from Pine Lake and Kiwanis-Teledyne Park. You'll also find Horseshoe Lake and Legacy Hills Golf Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Blue Heron Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Blue Heron Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Blue Heron Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Blue Heron Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about The Blue Heron Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like 2 bars plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and kitchenettes.

Are there hot tubs at The Blue Heron Inn?

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

Does The Blue Heron Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Blue Heron Inn has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast.

Does The Blue Heron Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Blue Heron Inn for a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per week.

Are there connecting rooms at The Blue Heron Inn?

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

How close is the airport from The Blue Heron Inn?

The closest major airport to The Blue Heron Inn is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 22.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Blue Heron Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Blue Heron Inn.

Reviews

The Blue Heron Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 485 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, McAllen

Liked: Amenities
Great spot after a ND game to reduce the drive time back to ORD. Very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing. We had seen it driving through a few times before and it was even better than we had imagined
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property itself is quite nice and all staff was very nice and helpful. Restaurant and bar and grill are very good. Unfortunately our room had several issues. We were over T- bone's. We had a nice lake view, but hallway carpets and the room carpet was terribly dirty and stained. Upholstered chair in our room was also very dirty. We would not sit on it. There was plastic wrappers on floor on one side of the bed that housekeeping didn't pick up. Lastly, I was showering at about 8 pm and the shower had very low water pressure and actually just stopped twice while showering, and when coming back on the water was very cold. This happened to my husband as well later that night. Seemed to work fine in the morning. Just made for a less than desirable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quiet. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it all!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute resort right on the water. Good food with many options near by. Issue with parking on Friday night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building but renovating. Smaller family run Inn but very cozy. Room ovetlooked the docks and lake. Perfect! Bar and restaurant attached on the boardwalk. And nice walk after dinner at the waterfront park beside the Inn. So happy with this find.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying here. It’s an annual thing for us. The dog loves it too!
Sunset from our room
Rm 211 view from our patio.
Pontoon rentals are a must!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room had direct access to pool and lake which was awesome. Good customer service. Comfy beds. Cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Bjoern

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Freshly renovated rooms. Always a pleasure to visit the Blue Heron!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs remodel

Perfect spot but hotel needs remodel !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KRISTINA, Apple Valley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M

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

Amazing Time !

Perfect place to stay. The Heron has a feel like staying in a private large beautiful home. The property and the lake are very clean, easily accessible everywhere. I would buy a room at the Blue Heron if I could. One of the best privately owned hotels I’ve stayed in. I’ve stayed in places in England , Scotland , France, Canada & all over the U.S. from Rhode Island to Arizona . We took our well behaved dog and she loved it too. The food is great around the Heron. Bars with food, convenience stores parks all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Helotes

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute hotel for our stay. I love the story and enjoyed our time there. The (homemade) breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Service was great at both checkin and in restaurant/bar. Hotel is older so keep that in mind. Perfect location and if you can get a room on lake view its worth the upcharge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room and the area round us. Friendly staff. We will definitely put them on list for places to stay when we come back to Indiana
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

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

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place! Mary at the front desk was delightful. The food was amazing breakfast and dinner. And they make your dog feel like they belong.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025