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Econo Lodge Portage

2.0 star property
Travelers find a comfortable base near Lake Michigan at this convenient hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring Indiana Dunes National Park

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM204
RM228 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Portage is home to Econo Lodge Portage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Deep River Water Park and Taltree Arboretum and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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6101 MELTON RD BLDG A, Portage, IN, 46368

What's nearby

  • 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
  • East Branch - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Portage

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Portage on 25 Jan 2026 start from RM 203.51, excluding 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 at Econo Lodge Portage?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Portage located?

Situated in Portage, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Founders' Square Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park. East Branch and Portage Imagination Glen Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Portage Reviews

6.0

5.6

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Friendly folks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Lathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect overnight stop for me! Hot shower, comfortable bed, and a good nights rest as a solo traveler!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here for work, has been relatively quiet. Staff is freindly and courteous, building and grounds are clean. Room is spacious and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very clean!! Id stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just like my first stay, clean, comfy room and friendly, helpful staff. They are also honest in their relationship to guests. I like that! I will stay in the future and it's my first choice now when I go to Portage.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, we had a struggle to get hot water and heat. Neat and clean, nice beds. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lady at the front desk was very friendly and welcoming. Parts of the building was under construction was the only complaints. A nice Restaurant was in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. It looks like they are updating the rest of the property, our room was already updated. It was just noisy with the other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proficient as well as professional. The property is always immaculate and up to date upon our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, clean, comfortable bed and pillow. Hot shower. Small fridge/freezer, microwave. No coffee maker.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jayson

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic

Bathroom wasn’t clean and room had a bad odor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My entire state from arrival to departure if they worked with me in every situation that arrives and they were above and beyond professional. The size of the property is not qualified for it to be a flagship property with choice hotels, but everyone from the front desk to housekeeping to maintenance and everywhere in between are all stellar!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It has been remodeled somewhat recently. No carpeting in the room, no towel bars in the bathroom for hand towels. Very basic in extras. It did have a refrigerator and microwave, but no coffee maker, hair dryer, luggage rack, closet, or safe that i saw. When you arrive and check-in, you then drive around to rhe closest door to your room to go in. Using your room key to open the outside door to get into the building, the key card unlocked the door, but the door stuck so we thought it didn't unlock until a 3rd try and had to pull with a lot of effort to get the door to open... same with the room door, shut and opened very hard. The rooms bathroom had a mildew smell and the stand up shower had cracked and chipped tiles in it. The bed was comfortable. Seemed new and new bed frame. Not wooden. The room had this dirty laminate floor, no carpet or rugs. I regretted not bringing some slippers to have on in the room. So it felt kinda cold, not inviting or warm to be in. Overall, it was exactly what i figured for the money. We get what we paid for. A place to rest at leaat.
Bed
Interior door to hallway
Furniture in room
Shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisha

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very nice and got me checked in fast. Was nice and quiet in the room and outside area what little I was outside getting luggage from my truck to take in. Had gotten caught in rain down in southern states that day so clothes got wet in my suitcase and was able to use the laundry facilities to dry them. The washer/dryers take both quarters or you can download an app and add money to that then pay to do laundry thru that app someway. I chose to get change to do my drying since it was just the one load I needed to do but to have other options was nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a place to stay with all the bells and whistles, this is not the place for you. If you need a pool and exercise room and breakfast, choose another option. Frankly, when I saw the price for a night here, I was expecting a dump! I am glad to say that it is no such place. The room was very comfortable with Tv, study desk, fridge and microwave. The entire place was immaculately clean. The staff (of one? at least that is all we ever saw) was very attentive, helpful and welcoming. The room gave evidence of being recently painted. Overall, our three nights in the area to see a grandson were very pleasant. I recommend this Econo Lodge if you need the basics at a VERY reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Got there & left. I'd rather sleep in my car
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Neglected and unclean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

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

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