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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Chesterton with free parking

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2 Double Bed, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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 - 1.1 miles
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles

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 premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterbird Lakeside Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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, 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

Property is also known as

Waterbird Chesterton
Waterbird Inn
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Waterbird Lakeside Hotel Chesterton
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Frequently asked questions

Is Waterbird Lakeside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterbird Lakeside Inn located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lustron House and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park. Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve and Indiana Dunes Visitor Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 835 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 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved being right on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lake view and room size was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG so wonderful waking up to the sounds of hirds in the lake!! Great room, comfy beds and great little town!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

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

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Quint

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful! Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just always enjoy staying at Waterbird and eating at Lemon Tree and its not very far from Indiana Dunes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice location. Unfortunately, the
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was an awesome retreat! I would go out of my way to visit here again just to get away!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great view!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I really disliked that the tv kept dimming to the point you couldn’t watch anything because of that . You’d have to turn it off and on or turn the volume up and down every 12 seconds to turn up the brightness. Settings and menu on the remote were locked
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rajmohan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Empty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the view to lake awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Nice, quiet and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony over the lake. Rooms were big, check in was friendly and fast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

April

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tramele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place I stay there all the time beautiful spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024