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Econo Lodge Portage

2.0 star property
Hotel in Portage with free parking

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Econo Lodge Portage, minutes from Lake Michigan, offers practical stays with free in-room WiFi for planning adventures. It's an ideal gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park, featuring helpful 24-hour front desk staff and convenient self-parking for day-trippers.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 186
AED 209 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6101 MELTON RD BLDG A, Portage, IN, 46368

What's nearby

  • Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Founders' Square Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 4 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Portage

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Close to Indiana Dunes National Park, Econo Lodge Portage has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge Portage include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Portage Hotel
Econo Lodge Portage PORTAGE
Econo Lodge Portage Hotel PORTAGE

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Portage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Portage?

As of 30 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Portage on 7 December 2025 start from $56.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Portage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Portage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Portage located?

Situated in Portage, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of East Branch, Founders' Square Park, and Indiana Dunes National Park. Portage Imagination Glen Park and Portage Lakefront Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Econo Lodge Portage Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 174 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly, convenient location to highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mansoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was professional and courteous; room was clean; environment was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty much what I expect for the amount I paid per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. The room is clean. Plenty of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jos

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was dine. Just a bit dirty and unkept. Worth the cheap price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaTricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaTricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cheap staycation spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean quiet location and outside the little power outage, someone took out a power pole, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Herbert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The price is affordable, the hotel is not clean and the AC unit too laud.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Caren

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mostly dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

The bed was new and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Nice and friendly staff members 👍.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lot of noise, people smoking w33d inside of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaTricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just the right room for the right price.

Just a quick get away for overnight date night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t do it

This hotel was piss poor and dirty as hell
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay Oct 12-13
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to get to the National Park. Our air conditioning did not cool the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's really nothing I liked about this hotel especially tell me I was going to take 5 to 7 days to get my deposit back on my card which is ridiculous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed comforter and mattress had a number of mysterious stains.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025