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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
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Lobby
Hair dryer

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
  • Popular LocationIndiana Dunes National Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndiana Dunes Visitor Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndiana Dunes State Park4 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)68 min drive
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About the neighborhood

Chesterton

Located in Chesterton, Waterbird Lakeside Inn is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 4 min drive
  • Dune Acres Beach - 10 min drive
  • Lake View Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪219 Taproom - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park
Waterbird Lakeside Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterbird Lakeside Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

Pets

Pets not 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 fire extinguisher and a security system

Property is also known as

Waterbird Chesterton
Waterbird Inn
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Waterbird Lakeside Hotel Chesterton
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Frequently asked questions

Is Waterbird Lakeside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterbird Lakeside Inn on Aug 21, 2024 start from $109.99, 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.

How much is parking at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterbird Lakeside Inn located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lustron House and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park. Indiana Dunes Visitor Center and Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 739 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 739 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 739 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 739 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 739 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was disgusting. Mold. It was all around a horrible experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Shane

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unstaffed at night. Had tornado warning and guests were left to improvise safety protocol with no electricity. Very chaotic, some guests hid in bathroom on main floor because of smaller windows, we stayed in room in dark. Front desk unapologetic about the situation. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice balcony onto the lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very old and in disrepair. There was garbage on the floor of the hallway. The balconies feel unsafe as if they are rotting. The door to my balcony did not lock. The lake smells very bad, which is no one’s fault but you might not want to sit on that sketchy balcony. The worst part is the service because you need to use a phone on the wall to call for someone to come to the lobby. Oat check in and check out I was waiting for more than half an hour with no one answering. I finally just left. Not the person on duty’s fault necessarily but poor policy and worth considering if you are traveling alone or are in a rush.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Views from the room and balcony were awesome. Room was clean. We had a quiet and restful night. Seems to be quite a few maintenance items that need to be addressed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hombre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar muy tranquilo muy limpio las personas son amables y respetuosas un lugar perfecto para las vacaciones todo excelente lo recomiendo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do yourself a favor and stay ANYWHERE but here!! The bed was the worst we’ve ever slept on at a hotel (and we travel pretty often)…the bathroom was old and tired and didn’t feel clean …hallways felt the same. There were people grilling in the parking lot …I don’t think I need to go on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We had a nice stay! The view was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberlee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean Will stay at again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay at! I have no idea how this place has a lower rating than their next door neighbors on the left. All the rooms are lake view. Couldn’t hear anything from the people in the room next to me. People weren’t heard slamming their doors across the hall all night. No trash laying outside the doors of every room. The bathroom floors weren’t falling apart…all of which I can’t say the same for the hotel next door. It was also so soothing sitting outside on the balcony late in the evening, especially after the sun sets, and listening to the trains go by right across from the lake and whatnot. I’ll definitely be staying here again the next time I come to this town to do my train hobby. If there’s one negative I had to mention about this place, is that I would recommend bringing your own shampoo and body lotion for showering purposes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Onyx

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great Lake view, room was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is dated. Toilet and vanity sat very close to the ground.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent site actually hands over a lake that is brimming with wildlife like birds, fish and turtles. It is located near beaches national and state parks that are in a unique area of the great lakes that migratory birds go through. Hotel was designed well but no maintenance or anything other than basic services are supported. Nothing to justify high price for rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanna, Coppell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here many times. The only concern is the sometimes spotty wi-fi. Always comfortable and the wildlife is entertaining, especially the turtles and swallows. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patsy Jo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location and the balcony with the view was amazing! Did not care for the AC unit being wired to only set at a certain temperature because it did not get cool in the summer heat at all that way. I understand wanting to save some money for the property but it was uncomfortable during the day. At night leaving the screen door open to the balcony made it much cooler which was great!! The staff were super friendly and kind! We were unable to check in early, which is totally okay, and they were apologetic but still quick to get us in by the 3pm standard check in time with no issues! Highly recommend staying here if ever in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property was older but nice. It was older and parts of it were not very clean. However it is conveniently located to lots of dining etc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0