Waterbird Lakeside Inn
556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, USSee what's available
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About this property
Waterbird Lakeside Inn is a 2-star independent hotel in Chesterton, Indiana, offering 30 air-conditioned rooms across two floors. Each room includes a refrigerator, microwave, 40-inch flat-screen television with cable programming, private balcony, complimentary wireless internet, phone, coffee/tea maker, and iron with ironing board. Seven suites are available for guests seeking additional space.
Located directly on a lake, Waterbird Lakeside Inn sits within a 5-minute drive of Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park. Lake Michigan is 3.7 miles away, and the Chesterton Art Center is less than a mile from the property. Porter County Airport is 10 miles away, with Chicago Midway Airport 45 miles distant. The location has earned a 4.3/5 rating from guests based on 814 reviews. The property is smoke-free and features free self parking, free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping available on request. The hotel does not permit pets.
Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The property maintains environmentally conscious operations, including LED lighting throughout, water-efficient fixtures, and double-glazed windows.
Location & nearby attractions
Lustron House - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Indiana Dunes National Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Chellberg Farm - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Indiana Dunes State Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Lake Michigan - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Waverly Beach - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Cowles Bog Trailhead - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Porter Regional Hospital - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Dune Acres Beach - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Ridge Beach - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Bailly Beach - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
The preferred airport for Waterbird Lakeside Inn is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 86.5 km / 53.7 mi
Rooms
Amenities & features
Getting here
Porter County Airport 10 miles Chicago Midway Airport 45 miles
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Pet policy
Pets are not allowed.
Know before you go
- Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterbird Lakeside Inn located?
Waterbird Lakeside Inn is located at 556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, US.
What attractions are near Waterbird Lakeside Inn?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Lustron House - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Indiana Dunes National Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve - 4.8 km / 3 mi Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 4.9 km / 3 mi Chellberg Farm - 5 km / 3.1 mi Indiana Dunes State Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Lake Michigan - 6 km / 3.7 mi Waverly Beach - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Cowles Bog Trailhead - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi Porter Regional Hospital - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi Dune Acres Beach - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi Ridge Beach - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi Bailly Beach - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi The preferred airport for Waterbird Lakeside Inn is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 86.5 km / 53.7 mi
How do I get to Waterbird Lakeside Inn?
Porter County Airport 10 miles Chicago Midway Airport 45 miles Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What amenities does Waterbird Lakeside Inn offer?
Waterbird Lakeside Inn features amenities such as Free Wi-Fi, Laundry, Free Parking, Non-Smoking.
What are the rooms like at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Is Waterbird Lakeside Inn pet-friendly?
Pets are not allowed at Waterbird Lakeside Inn.
What should I know before staying at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.