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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

2.0 star property
Chesterton hotel on lake

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2 Double Bed, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Waterbird Lakeside Inn, near Indiana Dunes National Park, offers a serene atmosphere with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Connect to the beautiful surroundings while enjoying express check-out and a smoke-free environment. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$108 nightly
The total price is $121
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total includes taxes and fees

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
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • Lustron House - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 68 min drive
  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 12 min drive
  • Michigan City Station - 17 min drive
  • Gary Metro Center - 20 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

Waterbird Lakeside Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Lake Michigan. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Waterbird Lakeside Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Blue Chip Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

Does Waterbird Lakeside Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Lake
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Balcony
Bed
Service staff
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Location
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Reviews

10/10

Great hotel for the price. Did not provide breakfast, but cheaper than most that did. Clean and quiet. Grocery store and a couple fast food restraints in walking distance.
1-night trip

10/10

Great scenery and room. Would atay there again.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff was wonderful! Great place to stay.
2-night trip

8/10

Was a nice weekend getaway
2-night trip

8/10

The only issue was it just wasn’t clean. Bug splatters on the wall. Dirty blankets. Carpet stains. The area was quiet. Beautiful view. Lady at the check in counter was very friendly and helpful.
1-night trip

10/10

Local power outage at our home made us relocate. Waterbird was awesome
3-night trip

10/10

This place was an awesome retreat! I would go out of my way to visit here again just to get away!
1-night trip

8/10

Great view!
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic stay
1-night trip

10/10

Staff was friendly and the view to lake awesome
1-night trip

10/10

Nice, quiet and spacious room
1-night trip

10/10

Loved the balcony over the lake. Rooms were big, check in was friendly and fast.
1-night trip

6/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice place I stay there all the time beautiful spot
1-night trip

8/10

The hotel was clean Will stay at again.
1-night trip

8/10

We had a nice stay! The view was beautiful!
1-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

2/10

I’m upset I couldn’t cancel my reservation and be refunded
1-night trip

10/10

Clean, comfy, and nice balcony views of the lake behind it.
1-night trip

10/10

The lake view from the balcony was great. The bed was comfy.
2-night trip

6/10

Hotel is beautiful, and we had a lovely view of the wildlife on the lake. Everything smells like weed though.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Loved the lake or pond attached to hotel
2-night trip

4/10

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.
1-night trip

2/10

I checked in, was told I could have a late check out BY 5 PM. Knocking on my door at 2:00 pm asking why I haven’t checked out. I tell the employee who was a real peach by the way, that I was told I could check out by 5. The fact that employees can’t communicate is not my problem. This woman literally kicked me out at 3 pm explaining how this is a business, insinuating I don’t understand how this works. Mind you, there were like 2 whole other cars there - there were PLENTY of clean rooms. Her salary must be really big, HAHA. I politely got my things & left, I wasn’t going to stay there one more minute. The outside was questionable, inside was giving nostalgic & not in a good way. I would never stay here again, absolutely NO CUSTOMER SERVICE RUDE EMPLOYEES
1-night trip