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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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Lobby
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 287
SAR 322 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr

Room options

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 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

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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304

What's nearby

  • Lustron House - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake View Beach - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Round the Clock Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪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

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includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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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
  • 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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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

Property is also known as

Waterbird Chesterton
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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 14 Rabiʻ II 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterbird Lakeside Inn on 15 Rabiʻ II 2025 start from $85.66, including 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. 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 805 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 805 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 805 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 805 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 805 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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just always enjoy staying at Waterbird and eating at Lemon Tree and its not very far from Indiana Dunes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful! Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was an awesome retreat! I would go out of my way to visit here again just to get away!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Nice, quiet and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the view to lake awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

April

Liked: Staff & service
Room was updated and spacious except the bathroom which was dirty, old, and moldy. Coffee maker was filthy. Nice view of the lake with balcony. It has a lot of potential
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony over the lake. Rooms were big, check in was friendly and fast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible stay. I can forgive not having a continental breakfast because that was my fault. However, the service was also poor. Got handed a plunger with plastic to plunge our own toilet - the plastic had someone else's feces on it and was already wet. The faucet was leaky. The heater kept popping off throughout the night so we were constantly frigid. The mix of poor service, lack of a breakfast, and it was more than other hotels in the area? Worst stay I've had at a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn

I’m upset I couldn’t cancel my reservation and be refunded
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lake view was nice, area was peaceful. You can hear the trains and the interstate, and there were some small maintenance issues. Overall a relaxing stay with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend
The lake view from the balcony was great. The bed was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lakeside treat
Great hotel… clean, quiet and friendly staff. Our room had a balcony that was right on the lake with a relaxing view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, and we had a lovely view of the wildlife on the lake. Everything smells like weed though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tramele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place I stay there all the time beautiful spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

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

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location and surrounding area is really nice. The beds were not very comfortable though—maybe the king size bed would have been better. Walkable to several restaurants—and Chesterton always has nice food in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, and nice balcony views of the lake behind it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lake or pond attached to hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful views. Large rooms with comfortable beds. Reasonable rates and friendly staff. Needs some updates here and there, but overall, a nice place to stay. No continental breakfast, but maybe a nice big pot of fresh coffee would of been appreciated rather than the little weak brew they have in the room. Dunkin was across the street, so we didn't have to go far for a fix. LOL
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sitting on the balcony watch the wildlife on and in the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just love this place! My son and I have stayed at this hotel 5-6 times over the past four years on our way to and from Des Moines. There are so many reasons we keep coming back. Convenient location, wonderful, attentive and friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, good heat and AC, safe and quiet area. Lots of places to eat with many locally owned. We especially love the lake outside the property with all the geese. Beautiful and relaxing place and my son and I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024