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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Chesterton with free parking

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Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers a quiet atmosphere near Indiana Dunes National Park. Guests enjoy practical amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi in a smoke-free environment. The staff consistently receives praise for their helpfulness from previous visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304

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 Lake Michigan
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
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

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 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

Property is also known as

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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 Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterbird Lakeside Inn on Dec 30, 2025 start from $89.99, 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?

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 within 1 mi (2 km) of Chesterton Art Center and Lustron House. Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve and Indiana Dunes Visitor Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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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

8/10 Good

Jorge

Balcony was a nice extra. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. I’d stay here again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean with a nice view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Very cozxy and clean we love the views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Average place but the location on the lake and balcony put it above the hotels on the highway!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Amenities
Nice and clean place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, big rooms with a beautiful view of the lake. The room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Ryleasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got there late but the hot tub was well worth it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very close to the Dunes Parks. It was recently renovated. The room was big and comfortable and beds were very comfortable. It is very close by car to Chesterton, cute town where we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Lucrezia Italian restaurant. There were plenty of fast food places very close to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though the Inn is at the back of a fairly busy shopping area, once you are at the Inn, it is very quiet and clean, with spacious rooms. It was also very nice to wake up in the morning and be able to enjoy coffee by the small lake while sitting on the room's private balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tranquil.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mary

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

8/10 Good

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I actually had a bit of trouble finding the correct check-in area, as there are 2 adjacent motels/inns. But I really liked this place, especially with the deck overlooking the small lake. The room was clean and I felt safe. The staff was very friendly.
View from the deck at sunrise time. There were several species of water birds present, but not in this photo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

OLUFEMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel. My stay was very comfortable, the lake view from the balcony is amazing and the room was very clean
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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great views of water (big pond) and many birds- swans, ducks, egrets, herrons, terns, and geese, and many more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The balcony should have been cleaned before we arrived though, there were cigarettes and garbage all over it. Otherwise I was pleased with the cleanliness. The area seemed safe and very quiet. Within walking distance to a few things and convenient to areas we were going.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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