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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Chesterton with free parking

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Room, Lake View
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

Map
556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
  • Lustron House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gary, IN (GYY-Gary - Chicago Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Lake View

Room, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chesterton

At Waterbird Lakeside Inn you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Lustron House. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Chesterton hotel include Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park.

What's nearby

  • Lustron House - 2 min drive
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 4 min drive
  • Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve - 6 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
  • ‪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

Lakefront hotel in Chesterton with free parking
Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Chesterton hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Chesterton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterbird Lakeside Inn on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$145.94, 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.

Is parking available at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Yep, Waterbird Lakeside Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

The closest beach to Waterbird Lakeside Inn is Dune Acres Beach (6.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

No, Waterbird Lakeside Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 797 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

Joelle

Travelled with family
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

Rosa, Portage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first stay here. I'm going to make this my spot once a month.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Ashleigh

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

10/10 Excellent

Milene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jacalyn

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Travelled with partner
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

KATHLEEN, BUTLER

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

2/10 Terrible

Noreen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Please improve the conditions of ur rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alischa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front of the hotel and common areas are nothing to brag about. Outdated and in need of an upgrade, however, the room was recently updated, large, clean, and quiet. There are plenty of places to eat and shop, many within walking distance, but what makes this hotel unique and wonderful was the small balcony overlooking the large lake behind the property. We loved sitting on the balcony watching all the birds, geese, and cranes in their natural habitat. Looks like a nature preserve, and it was completely unexpected judging by the busy commercial area the hotel is located. And very close to Indiana Dunes National Park. So, if you can look past the front of the building, the lobby, and the hallways of the hotel, it was a very reasonably priced and descent room with a nice balcony directly on a large lake providing 24hr natural entertainment. We would stay there again just for the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
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

Piotr

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Blaire

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024