2 Star Hotel

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, United States View Map

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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

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Offering guest rooms with private balconies overlooking Chubb Lake, this hotel is less than 5 miles from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the beaches of Lake Michigan. A microwave and a refrigerator are included in every room at Waterbird Lakeside Inn. A hairdryer is also provided in each air-conditioned guest room. Gary/Chicago International Airport and central Michigan City are within 20 miles of the property. Chicago city center is less than 1 hour dove away.

445 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Staff
8.6
Location
9.0

What Guests Say

  • “Our room was spacious and clean. The room had a small, private deck that overlooked a lake with lots of birds swimming and flying…”
  • “The balcony over the lake and the view including the wildlife.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Double Room with Two Double Beds1/4

Double Room with Two Double Beds

399 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
King Room with Lake View1/4

King Room with Lake View

399 sqft • 1 King, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
King Room with Spa Bath and Lake View1/4

King Room with Spa Bath and Lake View

399 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8
    Very Good

    Based on 445 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    8.5

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    8.1

    Pros +

    • Our room was spacious and clean. The room had a small, private deck that overlooked a lake with lots of birds swimming and flying around. We could also watch the lake birds from the bed or couch. Ths staff was also very friendly and helpful.
    • The balcony over the lake and the view including the wildlife.
    • The lake view

    Cons -

    • We liked everything about the hotel.
    • Yes the balcony had 100 of spiders so I couldn’t sit out on it. The room cleanliness wasn’t good at all
    • 1st assigned room not prepared. Told desk person and assigned another room. Went to room and the bed was made with sheets and a comforter with Pee stains and blood stains on them, including the mattress cover. We asked for refund, said no.
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    10Verified guestPosted on: 7-15-2026

    Our room was spacious and clean. The room had a small, private deck that overlooked a lake with lots of birds swimming and flying around. We could also watch the lake birds from the bed or couch. Ths staff was also very friendly and helpful.

    We liked everything about the hotel.

    9ShannonPosted on: 9-23-2025

    The balcony over the lake and the view including the wildlife.

    3CarlosPosted on: 8-14-2025

    The lake view

    Yes the balcony had 100 of spiders so I couldn’t sit out on it. The room cleanliness wasn’t good at all

    3Verified guestPosted on: 8-9-2025

    View of the Lake from balcony.

    1st assigned room not prepared. Told desk person and assigned another room. Went to room and the bed was made with sheets and a comforter with Pee stains and blood stains on them, including the mattress cover. We asked for refund, said no.

    1Verified guestPosted on: 5-22-2025

    Location.

    Room was not clean. Used bedding. Makeup on pillow, hair & food in bed. Stains on bed pad & on couch & wall. Light bulb missing to lamp. Bathroom & vanity had makeup and hair. Dust & black build-up all over especially in bathroom. Very dirty room.

    10StephaniePosted on: 10-8-2024

    The staff was wonderful and the view was beautiful

    It was a little older hotel, but clean and comfortable. The view off the balcony was wonderful.

    6MatthewPosted on: 6-2-2024

    Good room size and lake view

    The train horn went off many times, waking me up multiple times

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-2-2023

    The room was clean. The staff was pleasant. There was a nice balcony overlooking Chubb lake outside our room. We were within walking distance of several eating establishments. The downtown area was charming, with older buildings. Would recommend.

    10KathrynPosted on: 7-16-2023

    The room and lobby were beautifully decorated and accented by the lake view.

    They did not offer breakfast but there were options close by.

    8KellyPosted on: 10-14-2022

    The room was clean and spacious. The bed was very comfortable. The view was spectacular.

    The bathroom needed some maintenance and updating. Baseboards were chipping and falling off in a few places, flooring needed some attention, backsplash/bathroom counters needed some attention.

    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-4-2022

    -Location. -Keys/locks/ AC work adequately. Nice lake view (except glass door condensation blocks it). Staff was pleasant enough.

    bathroom vanity door won¿t close, shower instructions stapled to wall, low water pressure, open deck floor on balcony, balcony door condensation, insufficient lighting, ceiling grill still taped from painting, no elevators, trashy side entrance.

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-10-2022

    The view

    Our room appeared dirty when we first got there. I started to wipe down surfaces, and it was fairly clean. The whirlpool tub was exceptionally clean, even before cleaning it myself. The room just wasn't finished, remodeled and finishing touches not done.

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-2-2019

    The room was extremely spacious and the patio overlooking the lake was great!

    The staff was quick to bring extra towels but otherwise were unseen. No one to greet you at check in or check out, you had to pick up the old phone in the hallway to request assistance. No booklet in room to tell about places to eat or shop locally.

    5CathyPosted on: 9-1-2019

    The room was large.

    Beds were on the small side. We booked this hotel because of the private balcony but this was unusable after dark. No lights and spider infested.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-8-2019

    Room with a hot tub was great! Bed comfortable. Room clean. Hotel and room was dated.. definitely needs updating but it served its purpose. We had a great time hiking. Food places close by .. good weekend

    Just needs updated

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-22-2018

    Love visiting the Waterbird! The rooms are reasonably priced, always clean and have great views of the lake.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-25-2018

    Stayed many times. Rooms were always clean and very close to many restaurants and train station.

    9JuliePosted on: 5-22-2018

    We loved the spaciousness of the room, the comfy bed, and wonderful lakeview. Hotel was close to the events we were in town for.

    Would have liked if it had a pool or a free breakfast like many hotels have, or 24-hour coffee in the lobby. The sliding screen door to the balcony was a bit broken and off the track. It was useable but just not as good as it should be.

    1ScottPosted on: 6-27-2017

    I did not get laid in this hotel because the front desk staff gave my ex girlfriend a key to our room and she wasn't even staying there.

    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-31-2017

    The pond behind it.

    It's very outdated, dusty and musky.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host

    Location

    Waterbird Lakeside Inn

    556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN

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