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WaterBird Lakeside Inn

526 Indian Boundary Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
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WaterBird Lakeside Inn
Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Chesterton
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

Disgusting, toilets were not even secured to the floor, was a special place for me and wife, now it's falling apart and furthermore they don't care, I've tried emailing and calling and gotten nowhere with the management.

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Edgerton
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3 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

This hotel has lots of potential but right now has lots of problems. Under new management for only a month I will list the problems. I am not a complainer but if you book at a "spa inn" you expect more. Rooms are large with nice views (lake more of a frog pond but interesting) lots of space for a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

Clean, and a decent place to stay, with a view of Lake Chubb from every room (slightly picturesque). This place reminded me of a cross between the movies "Psycho" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." Customer service was minimal, and the halls were very long and a little eery...especially because there were not too many other patrons. It looked like... More

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Bloomington, Indiana
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

As my wife had a gift voucher for the Waterbird spa, we decided to combine that with a trip to the Indiana Dunes. Our hearts dropped when we realized the sa-tnav was not lying when it directed us to find the inn within a strip mall. As a motel it's fine, with the added bonus of a view from every... More

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Augusta, Georgia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012

I just recently stayed at the hotel/inn and chose it because from the website it looked to be a decent establishment. The pictures made it look well kept and a relaxing place. When we got there mid afternoon we found out that they were doing renovations which were not mentioned on the website inside and the pavement being refinished which... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

We loved our stay, over all everything was lovely!

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Marion
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

It was so relaxing. My boyfriend and I needed a place to stay that was half way between where we both lived. Being apart in a relationship is tuff but being able to see each other and to stay at a place like WaterBird with the beautiful view makes it a lot easier. The room was very clean and the... More

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Schererville, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

Nice room with a king bed and jacuzzi. Balcony has a beautiful view of a small lake that comes right up to inn. Comfortable bed with numerous pillows. Coffee maker in room, but no micro or fridge. Croissants, fruit, and juice were delivered to the room between 9 AM and 9:30 AM. A nice touch. If you need a larger... More

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Cedar Lake, Indiana
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

My husband and I went to the Lakeside Inn and Resort for our 33 anniversary. We checked in to a small but relatively nice lobby. That's where the NICE stopped! The walls in the hallway to our room were not just knicked but huge cracks and peeling paint. Our room looked OK when we entered but not the quality expected... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2011

The hotel was clean and nice. The staff was helpful and gave us great suggestions as to what we should see and do in Chestertown. We will be back for our wedding reception for sure! They have a beautiful area, that is easy to get to and close to the Dunes. One of the nicest parts of our stay was... More

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Additional Information about WaterBird Lakeside Inn

Also Known As:
Waterbird Lakeside Hotel Chesterton
Waterbird Lakeside Hotel
Address: 526 Indian Boundary Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
Region: United States > Indiana > Chesterton
Amenities:
Free Parking
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Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Chesterton
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
WaterBird Lakeside Inn is the perfect setting for pleasure and relaxation. Refresh yourself as you journey into the natural beauty of our private lake and surrounding woods. Enjoy the scenery while taking a leisurely stroll on the trails around Lake Chubb, or visit the Indian Dunes State Park or the National Lakeshore just two miles north. ... more   less 
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