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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
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior detail
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 AU$204
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

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

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

  • 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 property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Waterbird Lakeside Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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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

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

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

Pets not 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterbird Lakeside Inn on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$204.29, 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterbird Lakeside Inn located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Chesterton Art Center and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park. Lustron House and Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 875 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Everything was great from check-in to check-out
The lake behind the hotel the view from the balcony right over the lake was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

I love this property right on the lake staff always pleasant and professional and so much to do in the surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Older but well maintained, a quite restful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Was absolutely great and the water was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved the room with deck overlooking the beautiful swans in the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

The view off the balcony is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

My daughters and I really enjoyed staying here. This was our first visit to the area and to Indiana Dunes. I especially loved how quiet and peaceful the hotel was. Having a balcony to view the lake was lovely. The staff was super friendly and allowed me to check in early. I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

The rooms all have lake views. Lots of waterbirds to watch including a family of swans
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

It was nice to have a view of the lake and watch the water birds, and a family of swans
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Quiet, lovely view of Lake Chubb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

It was good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

As described. Nothin fancy but nice and clean. Great staff! Nice guy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Was a good trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved being right on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

The lake view was wonderful. Unfortunately there was a lot of goose droppings everywhere so you had to watch your step. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The lake view and room size was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I loved the huge room with balcony directly on the lake. I so enjoyed the herons and various birds active in the morning. If back in the area, this would be my #1 choice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Room felt clean but bathroom and furnishings were dated. Great lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

It was clean and bed was comfortable. The most amazing part is the small lake right outside the room. We saw swans with babies, Canada geese with babies, an otter, a couple turtles, a couple of cranes, that was amazing! You can tell the hotel is older and the owners are maybe newer and trying to make it. The hotel could use updating but it was clean and comfortable. Person who checked us in, maybe owner, was very nice and efficient. Would stay here again. Close to Indiana Dunes National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Safe and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff was wonderful! Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Room was clean. Check-in staff, friendly. However, smoke detector hanging out of the ceiling and very low water pressure made for a not so “comfortable” stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful views, you felt like you were away at a lake (rather than in an area with lots of businesses). The room was nice, having the balcony was a treat to sit out and enjoy the view! Our small complaint was the luggage cart was terrible, so that made it difficult to bring our luggage in - otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The condition of the property was not perfect, but I was more than satisfied with the overall experience and would definitely stay here again. The staff was very accommodating and the room was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Our room was large and included a refrigerator, microwave, and table that we used to make our own quick meals. The price is reasonable and the location is in close proximity to restaurants and a grocery store. The location is great for exploring Indiana Dunes National and State Parks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025