Waterbird Lakeside Inn is the best Hotel In Chesterton and it is a perfect setting for relaxation. Enjoy the scenery of our 60 acres of woods and trails surrounding Lake Chubb. Offering guest rooms with private balconies overlooking Chubb Lake, this hotel is less than 8 km 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. Waterbird Lakeside Inn is one of the Best Top Rated Hotel with modern amenities & guest facilities in Chesterton Book your room now and enjoy your stay in the best hotel in Chesterton.
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. Waterbird Lakeside Inn is one of the Best Top Rated Hotel with modern amenities & guest facilities in Chesterton Book your room now and enjoy your stay in the best hotel in Chesterton.
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Waterbird Lakeside Inn is the best Hotel In Chesterton and it is a perfect setting for relaxation. Enjoy the scenery of our 60 acres of woods and trails surrounding Lake Chubb. Offering guest rooms with private balconies overlooking Chubb Lake, this hotel is less than 8 km from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the beaches of Lake Michigan.
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Lori Mastriani
Nov 19, 2021
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Patricia Kennedy
Nov 02, 2021
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The place is a little ran down, needs work. Not impressed with anything about the room. We checked in on Oct 2, 2021. The only good thing about it was the location. The room was not properly clean and management (Patel and Missy) were rude and argumentative about it. The cabinet in the bathroom was hanging by its hinges and the tried to make an excuse that also. When examining the room after a long day on the beach I found what appeared to be bugs and (Patel) removed from the room stating they were not bugs and that sometimes they come in when the patio door is open which was not our case. Room
Danielle Johnson
Oct 16, 2021
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Tatiana B.
Sep 11, 2021
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The balcony right above the lake surface made my stay. Turtles , fish , ducks and birds come every morning under each balcony to get some crumbles from hotel visitors , they are very much use to people and it a awesome experience. Gorgeous sunset! Rooms are clean and pleasant.
Food is 4-5 min walk nearby hotel and from another side is pure nature where you can hangout near by water. Relaxing stay
Food is 4-5 min walk nearby hotel and from another side is pure nature where you can hangout near by water. Relaxing stay
LouieBeethoven
Aug 29, 2021
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I walked into the lobby. It wasn't particularly impressive. Nor was the corridor. The room was REALLY clean - obviously new carpeting, etc. But, the really fabulous thing about this hotel is the view. When I walked into the room and opened the curtains I was literally in awe.
When I read that the hotel was on a lake, I pictured a retention pond sort of deal. But, no, this is the real thing. The lake is gorgeous and filled with hundreds of birds - egrets, herons, geese, starlings, Canada Geese - and a variety of turtles. I sat on the patio enthralled with the beauty.
When I read that the hotel was on a lake, I pictured a retention pond sort of deal. But, no, this is the real thing. The lake is gorgeous and filled with hundreds of birds - egrets, herons, geese, starlings, Canada Geese - and a variety of turtles. I sat on the patio enthralled with the beauty.
Downtown Dweller
Aug 17, 2021
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My girlfriend and I stayed here for one night (8/29/21) and we really loved it. Our check-in time wasn't until 3 p.m., but they let us check-in a couple of hours early. The place is very clean, and it has had some modern updates. It was very quiet considering it's close to many highways. It's close to many restaurants, stores, Lake Michigan and the dunes/beaches. We really loved how the balcony sits directly above the lake. We got to see lake gulls, herring, geese, fish and turtles. This is a great place to stay if you're heading to Chesterton.
Johanna P.
Aug 14, 2021
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The hotel is in a crowded little plaza. The lobby looks a bit dumpy. When I read the hotel was on a lake, I pictured a retention pond. I couldn't imagine a lake of any size in the area.
I checked in feeling a bit dejected and made my way to Room 259. The corridors were fairly typical and since this was my birthday treat to myself I felt let down.
It got better - MUCH better. I opened the door to the room to find a REALLY clean, comfy room with everything in working order. The curtain was drawn across the patio door.
When I opened that curtain, my jaw literally dropped. This was no retention
I checked in feeling a bit dejected and made my way to Room 259. The corridors were fairly typical and since this was my birthday treat to myself I felt let down.
It got better - MUCH better. I opened the door to the room to find a REALLY clean, comfy room with everything in working order. The curtain was drawn across the patio door.
When I opened that curtain, my jaw literally dropped. This was no retention
David Fields
Jul 24, 2021
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We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed our stay. The room was very nice and clean. The balcony was a little sketchy and need repairs. It's an older hotel, but don't hesitate to stay. We will be returning there for our next vacation. Plenty of places to eat within walking distance. The lake view was Worth the stay. Seeing turtles, ducks was pretty awesome to wake up to.
Camryn Bricker
Jul 15, 2021
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Amazing! My boyfriend and I booked a room the day of and were able to get a nice king size bedroom. The staff were incredibly accommodating. We traveled about 12 hours to make it here and told the staff we would not be able to arrive until around midnight.They said this would not be an issue. The gentleman at the desk was very friendly when checking us in and out. The lakeside view was amazing in the morning! The bed was comfy, the room was cool, everything was clean, and the shower was nice and hot. The hotel itself is a little beat up here and there over years of use, but this didn’t impact
John W.
Jul 10, 2021
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Fantastic place to stay with a family.
If you're a hotel snob and want a foot massage with your room service, this isn't the place for you. If you're a family and want a large room for a dirt cheap price on the water with daily room service... this is fantastic.
EVERY room is on the water with a balcony. It's 1 minute WALKING-distance to fast food, ice-cream, and pizza. It's 1 minute driving-distance to a host of nice small-business restaurants.
Hotel is definitely not new, but it's clean. Staff is friendly, and the balcony over the lake is priceless.
We
If you're a hotel snob and want a foot massage with your room service, this isn't the place for you. If you're a family and want a large room for a dirt cheap price on the water with daily room service... this is fantastic.
EVERY room is on the water with a balcony. It's 1 minute WALKING-distance to fast food, ice-cream, and pizza. It's 1 minute driving-distance to a host of nice small-business restaurants.
Hotel is definitely not new, but it's clean. Staff is friendly, and the balcony over the lake is priceless.
We
Kerry Higdon
Jun 17, 2021
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Got in super late, but the employee who checked us in did not give us a hard time about it at all, which we appreciated. The location seems sort of weird--it's kind of tucked behind a strip mall?--but noise wasn't an issue and we were very close to food, gasoline, and activities. Some aspects of the room were a bit outdated, but the place was clean and had everything we needed. My kid was thrilled with the lakeside aspect--our little balcony was directly over water, which made for a nice view in the morning. The price was good and the employees were polite, but it was a little tricky to get their
Kevin J.
Jun 14, 2021
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Not many people vacation in Gary, Indiana- unless they have a fascination with abandoned stuff like yours truly - and thus there's very little in the way of hotels in Gary proper. The two places I found looked very sketchy, hourly rate type of joints, and thus I opted to stay about 25 minutes up the road, closer to Indiana Dunes.
I had a couple places earmarked as possibilities, and the other one, Al and Sally's Motel, had their office closed due to Covid with a note to make reservations over the internet and to call upon arrival. This didn't fit my impromptu style of travel,
I had a couple places earmarked as possibilities, and the other one, Al and Sally's Motel, had their office closed due to Covid with a note to make reservations over the internet and to call upon arrival. This didn't fit my impromptu style of travel,
Howard L.
May 16, 2021
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I mean, I was content with the hotel but there's room for so so so so much more with this hotel. I choose the Waterbird Inn because of its prime location and it was cheaper than the hotel next door....
The positives. The room is huge! The price is well worth it if you want an affordable hotel. The hotel overhangs the water! That was my favorite part. It's so much closer to retail and stores. Great variety of TV shows
The negatives is that this hotel is in a major need of TLC. Rooms are outdated. There are parts of the building that are in need of repair, my room had yellow water for
The positives. The room is huge! The price is well worth it if you want an affordable hotel. The hotel overhangs the water! That was my favorite part. It's so much closer to retail and stores. Great variety of TV shows
The negatives is that this hotel is in a major need of TLC. Rooms are outdated. There are parts of the building that are in need of repair, my room had yellow water for
Darrel W.
Sep 05, 2020
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Jody M.
Jul 01, 2018
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Suzanne P.
Apr 10, 2017
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There are worse places to stay. But there are also better. Pros: decent view from rooms. Not bad for the price. Basic conveniences. Good TV. Mostly updated room. Cons: Bad mattress. Train noise all night. Musty sheets. Creaky floor. No whirlpools like the photos on TripAdvisor shows. We stayed for business - teaching right next door at the Best Western (same owner apparently). Looks like it probably was a nice place in its day. But that day was a good 20 years ago. Most rooms face the lake which is nice. Outside is pretty run down. The far end looks like it was once used as banquet space but
Nicole S.
Nov 12, 2015
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Deborah C.
Feb 02, 2015
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Billie R.
Oct 20, 2014
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Severely overpriced for the experience! Room was not super clean- actually found a hat under the bed. Looks like they are trying to update- but things don't look finished. We both woke up with itchy eyes- which usually only happens when in the presence of cats. The hot tub looked clean- but after looking around, we decided against trying it. Too many other places to stay to try this again! We didn't even have our in-room coffee pot! And the lack of any breakfast on site doesn't help at all (although, not sure I would eat there after seeing some of the hotel)
Adrienne W.
Sep 10, 2013
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My husband and I rented a room here for our wedding night and the following night. Our room was wonderful. It included a balcony and whirlpool. I thought the romantic escape package was a good value. The massages were wonderful and worth every penny! The building and decor would benefit from some renovations but the hotel obviously well maintained.
