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Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton

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Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard King Room Disability Access Smoke Free

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Two Full-size Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Chesterton, Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Lubeznik Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Chesterton travel guide
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713 Plaza Dr., Chesterton, IN, 46304

What's nearby

  • A sign for Indiana Dunes National Park with a gravel path leading through a wooded area.
    Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • A sandy beach with sparse grass and waves in the background.
    Indiana Dunes National Park
    3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A sandy beach with the ocean in the background and a grassy hill with trees.
    Indiana Dunes State Park
    4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Lustron House
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chesterton Art Center
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago
    17 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    4 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    3 min walk
  • Wendy's
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton pet-friendly?

Yes, Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton located?

Located in the heart of Chesterton, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Chesterton Art Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park. Lustron House and Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton Reviews

6.8

6.6

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 384 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Parrish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff with a thermostat in the room that kept me cool & comfortable throughout the night. Pretty decent bang for your buck here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
The Fairbridge Inn is ok for a quick stay. The staff is very nice. The room was clean and everything worked. The motel is older, a bit worn down and basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yanyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing! Debbie knows so many different languages to greet people and told me some fun fact of the birding festival!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was simple, beds were comfortable, decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the stay was very great, don’t know why it’s rated so low, it’s a good place in a great location, worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and great value!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Della

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This Inn is a lovely place with luxurious king beds. It was quite an enjoyable place to stay and all the staff was very friendly. 10/10. No pool but you really can't beat it for the price
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Tawnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great. Carpets smell really bad.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fyi

Location was great. Hotel is dirty, bathroom had hair and dirt in every corner. People friendly which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit hard to find due to no sign on building. Staff was helpful and friendly. Room was spacious. Close to Dunes National Park. Short walk to wonderful Mexican Restaurant with outdoor dining. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a convenient location. The price was very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They might not be a big corporation hotel but the hospitality is what sold me. Debie was awesome. She treated us and everyone that came through those doors like family. We took our dog on vacation and she offered to care for him when we had to leave him in the room. I highly recommend this hotel if wanna feel like your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Lea

We booked this for a one night stay on our way back from Chicago. It’s definitely a no frills hotel and could use updating, but overall it was clean, the staff was friendly and it was in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe here and they have good prices! Nice people that work there also! Many restaurants and fast food right by and can walk too! So so close. If your on a low budget i definitely recommend. Very relaxed place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, this an excellent choice to stay at Fairbridge Inn. We absolutely recommend this place because the staff, especially Debbie is very friendly and is always willing to help with anything you might need. She is one of the biggest reasons why we chose to come back there multiple times, when we’ve needed a place to stay. We like the fact too that it’s a very safe place and again, for the price the room and accommodations are affordable, clean and comfortable. This is our go to place whenever we’ve needed a place to stay. Big thanks to Debbie and the owners and staff for making every stay a great experience for us and our cat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good location with lots of restaurants within a short walking distance. The wifi was slow and it throttled. The ice machine was always almost empty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We spent 2 nights at this hotel last weekend. The staff (Debbie) was one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. She had us all laughing from the moment we met her. She was awesome and I would go back to stay there again based on Debbie alone. One thing to note, the fridge wasn’t working when we checked in, but Debbie had a new one on the way 10 minutes later. Huge shout out to Tony with glasses who swapped the fridge for us. The housekeeping does the best they can for what little pay they receive. The room wasn’t the cleanest but it wasn’t a disaster. Ive definitely stayed in worse places. The A/C was awesome! We kept the room at 65 degrees and it maintained temp for our entire trip. They recently got new mattresses and we did have a couple minor issues with them, they are black in color and leave dark stains on your skin if you come in contact with them which is easy to do because the fitted sheets come off the second you sit down on the bed. The hotel’s location is 5-Stars! Anything you could possibly want is easily within walking distance and several restaurants are right outside the door. There was a strong smell of marijuana that filled the hotel several times during our stay which was disheartening since it is supposed to be a non-smoking hotel but the laughs from our interactions with Debbie made up for it. Thank you Debbie for making our stay fun and memorable! Also the rooms are great for sucking toes. ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything seemed clean, no unpleasant odors or smoke. Desk guy was nice. It was pretty quiet on a saturday night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Needs updated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teeia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice people. Room smelt funny. Bed was not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was pet friendly which we needed, and the hostess at the desk was very friendly and helpful, but the towels were make up stained and very very old and worn. The toilet wobbled when you sat or stood up. The beds were hard as rocks and pillows were flat and not exactly inviting. Generally just needs an update and a refresh for cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Loretta

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just meh.

The room needs updated. The bed was comfortable. The shower pressure was good. Although the room was a non-smoking room, it smelled like cigarettes and pot when we walked in. I went across the street and bought a can of air freshener.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024