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Econo Lodge Portage

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A room with a kitchenette, a sofa, and large windows. - Econo Lodge Portage (Portage)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains. - Econo Lodge Portage (Portage)
A building with a parking lot, a fire hydrant, and a trash can. - Econo Lodge Portage (Portage)
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Near Indiana Dunes National Park, Econo Lodge Portage provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, grey curtains, a headboard with wall-mounted lights, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a telephone, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

1 King Bed Nonsmoking Accessible

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Portage is home to Econo Lodge Portage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Portage travel guide
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6101 MELTON RD BLDG A, Portage, IN, 46368

What's nearby

  • A wooden staircase leading up a sandy hill with dense green forest in the background.
    Indiana Dunes National Park
    5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
    5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Founders' Square Park
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Portage Lakefront Beach
    5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ogden Dunes Beach
    8 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago
    7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Family Express Ameriplex
    2 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Wendy's
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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 25 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Portage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 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 Econo Lodge Portage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Portage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Portage located?

Situated in Portage, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Founders' Square Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park. East Branch and Portage Imagination Glen Park are also within 3 mi (5 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

Econo Lodge Portage Reviews

6.4

5.8

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 348 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roselia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for the price, room was clean, no smells, process over all seamless. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Essence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty big and clean. Rest of the building could use some work. Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a clean room to sleep & shower only. Good TV & fridge. I should have asked for a Non- smoking room. Not a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean. Staff was a little hard to understand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean, comfortable bed. Biggest complaint was group of people out below my window talking until past 3:00am, hard to sleep with all the noice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outside looked rundown, but room was updated and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Friendly folks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at the front desk, hallways and rooms were visibly clean but there was an odd smell throughout the halls, not bad but odd for sure. The room was just fine, i saw a lot of reviews regarding dirty rooms/ sheets and I did not experience that. The only thing negative was the shower, despite it "appearing cleaned", it was just a gross old shower that I could not get myself to step into. I had slides so that would take one issue away, but I'd be terrified of my body accidentally rubbing against it so I just avoided it which kinda sucked. It definitely needed to be re-caulked, and im confident there was mold on the caulk. When we first walked in it was very hot but the personal AC unit was fine, cooled down the room fully in about an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean quiet location and outside the little power outage, someone took out a power pole, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect overnight stop for me! Hot shower, comfortable bed, and a good nights rest as a solo traveler!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here for work, has been relatively quiet. Staff is freindly and courteous, building and grounds are clean. Room is spacious and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very clean!! Id stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just like my first stay, clean, comfy room and friendly, helpful staff. They are also honest in their relationship to guests. I like that! I will stay in the future and it's my first choice now when I go to Portage.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lady at the front desk was very friendly and welcoming. Parts of the building was under construction was the only complaints. A nice Restaurant was in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. It looks like they are updating the rest of the property, our room was already updated. It was just noisy with the other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proficient as well as professional. The property is always immaculate and up to date upon our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, we had a struggle to get hot water and heat. Neat and clean, nice beds. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, clean, comfortable bed and pillow. Hot shower. Small fridge/freezer, microwave. No coffee maker.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My entire state from arrival to departure if they worked with me in every situation that arrives and they were above and beyond professional. The size of the property is not qualified for it to be a flagship property with choice hotels, but everyone from the front desk to housekeeping to maintenance and everywhere in between are all stellar!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jayson

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic

Bathroom wasn’t clean and room had a bad odor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisha

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very nice and got me checked in fast. Was nice and quiet in the room and outside area what little I was outside getting luggage from my truck to take in. Had gotten caught in rain down in southern states that day so clothes got wet in my suitcase and was able to use the laundry facilities to dry them. The washer/dryers take both quarters or you can download an app and add money to that then pay to do laundry thru that app someway. I chose to get change to do my drying since it was just the one load I needed to do but to have other options was nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a place to stay with all the bells and whistles, this is not the place for you. If you need a pool and exercise room and breakfast, choose another option. Frankly, when I saw the price for a night here, I was expecting a dump! I am glad to say that it is no such place. The room was very comfortable with Tv, study desk, fridge and microwave. The entire place was immaculately clean. The staff (of one? at least that is all we ever saw) was very attentive, helpful and welcoming. The room gave evidence of being recently painted. Overall, our three nights in the area to see a grandson were very pleasant. I recommend this Econo Lodge if you need the basics at a VERY reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It has been remodeled somewhat recently. No carpeting in the room, no towel bars in the bathroom for hand towels. Very basic in extras. It did have a refrigerator and microwave, but no coffee maker, hair dryer, luggage rack, closet, or safe that i saw. When you arrive and check-in, you then drive around to rhe closest door to your room to go in. Using your room key to open the outside door to get into the building, the key card unlocked the door, but the door stuck so we thought it didn't unlock until a 3rd try and had to pull with a lot of effort to get the door to open... same with the room door, shut and opened very hard. The rooms bathroom had a mildew smell and the stand up shower had cracked and chipped tiles in it. The bed was comfortable. Seemed new and new bed frame. Not wooden. The room had this dirty laminate floor, no carpet or rugs. I regretted not bringing some slippers to have on in the room. So it felt kinda cold, not inviting or warm to be in. Overall, it was exactly what i figured for the money. We get what we paid for. A place to rest at leaat.
Bed
Interior door to hallway
Furniture in room
Shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Crystel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I like was the bed size and they are comfortable. When I arrived and walked inside I noticed a guy outside sitting with a bunch of bags who appeared to be homeless. I noticed the lobby looked pretty nice but the hallways were pretty dirty on the carpets. I went down to my room and when I walked in the air was not working I have to push that reset switch then noticed a ice bucket under it for waster dripping I went to get another bucket from front desk and he got it after asking twice because at first he seemed not to want to get one for me he came back with a bag and said he had to find one then I waited and asked if he could find one he finely got up and went and found one right away the bathroom shower needs to be redone it's molded and falling apart the bed sheet had a spot if blood on it the place was very quiet and very pet friendly when I tried to call before booking I kept pressing the option to speak to front desk which was prompt 2 and it kept hanging up if finally got through after calling so many times I was checking to make sure they allow pets before booking and paying I would say I would stay again however I will be bringing my own disinfectant as well as own sheets and blankets i
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026