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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

2.0 star property

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Room, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
  • Place, Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

Lakefront hotel in Chesterton with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hotel has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Chesterton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Waterbird Lakeside Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Chesterton Art Center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Indiana Dunes National Park and a few minutes from Indiana Dunes State Park
Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Chesterton hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Waterbird Lakeside Hotel Chesterton
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Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 969 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 969 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 969 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 969 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 969 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mattress and sheets were fantastic- lake view is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Check in was super quick. Actually charged my card before I arrived which I thought was a little weird, but it was whatever. Got up to the room and the beds weren't made at all. It was like they were in the middle of making up the room. The door was propped open with the deadbolt, but the room clearly wasn't ready yet. Also, it only has a deadbolt. No other locks so, that was unnerving. The lake view was beautiful though. Checkout was quick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We loved the view and the room was clean but the facilities were not in good shape. There was a hole in the wall around the door with exposed insulation- the lamps did not all have lightbulbs so it was really dark. The counter in the bathroom was coming loose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean and the ved was extremely comfortable. I loved the view of the lake and the balcony was just big enough for me to do yoga in the morning. Some of the interior could use some replacements and renovations, but it was comfortable and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dead and live mosquitoes in the room, strong smoke smell from a previous guest, dog poop around the facility, and smashed trash cans outside. 3 stars was generous. Check in staff was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Curt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and a fair rate
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very worn down place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated hotel, but Ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul, Jasper

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in very poor repair. We saw good reviews that do not reflect the condition of the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from check-in to check-out
The lake behind the hotel the view from the balcony right over the lake was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gentry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

samir

Travelled with family
Could be little more cleaner, but it’s not bad for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laraib

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The pillows were dreadful. The coffee machine was in the toilet, and probably decades old. No room service - no one to make the bed, or provide clean towels. Excellent views of the lake. Great air con. Nice sized room. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As described. Nothin fancy but nice and clean. Great staff! Nice guy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber, vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Older but well maintained, a quite restful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, helpful staff. Property could use a little TLC, but clean. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent hotel

This hotel was adequate. The bed was very comfortable & the view was nice. Our toilet never did flush well. There’s no breakfast, which I didn’t notice until after I made reservations. Also, the lobby is closed from 11pm-8am. We were hoping to get on the road early, but had to wait for the lobby to open & the employee was 10 minutes late. If we come back to the area; I’d shop around & compare prices a little more, but I wouldn’t be opposed to staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view off the balcony is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughters and I really enjoyed staying here. This was our first visit to the area and to Indiana Dunes. I especially loved how quiet and peaceful the hotel was. Having a balcony to view the lake was lovely. The staff was super friendly and allowed me to check in early. I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025