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
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 within a 10-minute drive of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Waterbird Chesterton
Waterbird Inn
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Waterbird Lakeside Hotel Chesterton
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Waterbird Lakeside Inn Chesterton
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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.
Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Dec 4, 2024
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
Joelle
Joelle, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Shelley
Shelley, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 21, 2024
Carmen
Carmen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Recommend
The lake view from the balcony was great. The bed was comfy.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
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.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Lakeside treat
Great hotel… clean, quiet and friendly staff. Our room had a balcony that was right on the lake with a relaxing view.
Philip
Philip, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 9, 2024
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.
Erica
Erica, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 4, 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
melissa
melissa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 1, 2024
Brad
Brad, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 29, 2024
Nice stay
Had a nice 2 night stay. Comfy beds, nice lake view, convenient location to the Dunes. The man at the front desk was very nice.
The hotel seems to be in the process of being updated, our room seemed like it had been recently renovated. The halls are a little dingy which was fine, but VERY warm. The a/c in the room was great tho.
Lori
Lori, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Ronda
Ronda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Armandina
Armandina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Armandina
Armandina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Lovely sitting on the balcony watch the wildlife on and in the lake!