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.
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
The current price is CNY586
CNY586
CNY657 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Room options
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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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2 Double Bed, Lake View
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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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
Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 10 min drive - 8.1 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
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
Waterbird Chesterton
Waterbird Inn
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Waterbird Lakeside Hotel 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.
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Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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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
Room
Lake
View
Balcony
Bed
Service staff
Lake view
Location
Water
Bathroom
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Great scenery and room. Would atay there again.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Was a nice weekend getaway
Marquise
Marquise, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Emergency stay was perfect
Local power outage at our home made us relocate. Waterbird was awesome
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Key card fiasco
Love staying here. I have stayed here several times because being able to wake up and look out across a lake is just beautiful. It’s instant relaxation.
The hotel is reasonably clean. I could tell that no one had stayed in my room for awhile but I was there in the off season. My only complaint is that I had to keep returning to the front desk because my key card would stop working. Once, twice, okay. After the third time I was not pleased and the fourth time was absolutely ridiculous. Please fix this! I will be back soon to see the turtles….
Christine
Christine, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Fantastic stay
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Staff was friendly and the view to lake awesome
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Nice, quiet and spacious room
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Loved the balcony over the lake. Rooms were big, check in was friendly and fast.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 9, 2025
I’m upset I couldn’t cancel my reservation and be refunded
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 16, 2025
This place is a joke
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
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2024
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.
Jacalyn
Jacalyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2024
Very nice place I stay there all the time beautiful spot
Tramele
Tramele, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2024
The hotel was clean
Will stay at again.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Recommend
The lake view from the balcony was great. The bed was comfy.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
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 trip
6/10 Good
Oct 20, 2024
Hotel is beautiful, and we had a lovely view of the wildlife on the lake. Everything smells like weed though.
Naomi
Naomi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2024
We had a nice stay! The view was beautiful!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
Clean, comfy, and nice balcony views of the lake behind it.
JEFFREY
JEFFREY, 1-night trip
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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Loved the lake or pond attached to hotel
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Lovely sitting on the balcony watch the wildlife on and in the lake!
Carolyn
Carolyn, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 20, 2025
The not so stress free get away.
Hot tub didn’t work. We tried to call service numbers nobody answered. Then no smoke detector. Changed rooms. Shower didn’t work and no TV service.