Located near Indiana Dunes National Park, Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton offers a warm welcome with The Garden Grill & Bar serving up breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the spa tub, work out in the 24-hour gym or unwind by the lobby fireplace. With an indoor pool and helpful staff on hand to assist with dry cleaning/laundry services or luggage storage.
Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
Indiana Dunes National Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
Indiana Dunes State Park - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 28 min drive - 52.1 km
Getting around
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 67 min drive
Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 17 min drive
Gary Metro Center - 18 min drive
Michigan City Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Family Express Chesterton - 3 min drive
Culver's - 5 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 12 min walk
Round the Clock Restaurant - Chesterton - 3 min drive
FLUID Coffee Roasters - 6 min walk
About this property
Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton
When you stay at Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at SouthShore Drift Co., which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
120 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
SouthShore Drift Co. - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10.00 to 19.00 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
Hot tub
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton 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.
Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton and nearby?
Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, SouthShore Drift Co..
What's the area around Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton like?
Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton is located a short 6-minute walk from Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve.
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Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
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What guests liked
Pet access was convenient and welcoming with easy walking areas and friendly staff accommodating furry friends. (9 reviews)
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8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2026
Good location and had the basic amenities necessary for a comfortable stay.
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2026
Property was very nice- very clean. Nice size room. Perfect for our stay!
Rachelle
Rachelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
Hotel was very clean, were in & out pretty quickly so didn't really use amenities, would stay again if in the area.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2026
Clean room, nice staff
Xiomara
Xiomara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2026
Comfortable. Easy on and off of 90
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2026
the room was good and AC was cool. the hot tub and pool were not cleaned the day we got there but the next day it was better after we mentioned the condition
Alexis
Alexis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
Clean, comfortable and friendly staff!
Shigeru
Shigeru, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
The room is very clean, and the bed is very comfy. We ate at the restaurant as well, and the food and staff were great!
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Very clean room
Staff friendly
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2025
Amazing! Very clean, comfortable and great service for the reasonable price. Hotel bar food and drinks were good and the staff was very friendly!
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
Clean room and friendly staff
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Courteous friendly staff, relaxing trip
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
Great family place to stay
Dana
Dana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Excellent staff and very good restaurant!
Stephen
Stephen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Excellent staff and great restaurant!
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2025
Nice room
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
Great stay!
Very quiet, comfortable bed, great breakfast plan, convenient location, nice pool, and very friendly staff. Hotel is very clean!
Karlene
Karlene, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
Clean rooms, nicely appointed. Restaurant food was good and reasonably priced
Staff super friendly
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
It was great for what it was. A very nice, clean place to stay that is convenient to freeways, etc. The staff was exceptional.
Antony
Antony, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Nice Overnight Stay
Clean, comfy and pleasant staff. Would stay again.
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2023
Had a great stay ! And a great breakfast!
Jackie
Jackie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Good location and nearby restaurants
Rhushal
Rhushal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
The staff member that greeted me was so nice and personable.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Comfortable rooms, nice staff and accommodating
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
We enjoyed the environment and the staff was very nice.