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Econo Lodge Portage

2.0 star property
Hotel in Portage with free parking

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Relax in a spacious room with a sofa, coffee station, and large window offering a view of the outside.
Welcome to the reception area of EconoLodge, where guests can check in and access the latest information.
Enjoy a comfortable stay with a flat-screen TV, desk, and microwave in this stylish room featuring a large window and cozy bed.
Stylish building with a beige facade and stone accent wall, featuring multiple windows and a large glass door.
Convenient laundry facilities offer four washers and dryers with digital displays and operating instructions.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Founders' Square Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • West Beach - 13 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Indiana Toll Road | Portage Service Plaza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive

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, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Econo Lodge Portage boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 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

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

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 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Portage on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$86.76, 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 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 mi (3.1 km) from East Branch and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park. Founders' Square Park and Portage Lakefront Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Econo Lodge Portage Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 120 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

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

10/10 Excellent

carl

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

Hugo

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

10/10 Excellent

LaTricia

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t even feel safe enough to stay here, we left after someone kept watching us and waited outside our door!!! We didn’t even go in the room! We only needed to stay here one night to sleep and got it because it was cheap and every other hotel was almost 200$ for one night. Trust me pay the 200$ for any other place than here!
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

Dorrel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had to ask them to change sheets and I haven’t received my deposit back yet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Celeste

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
**DO NOT STAY IN THIS PLACE** The whole place smells like a strange mixture between drvgs and vomit. The door didn't close from the inside and not to mention the bathroom, which was full of mold. The shower had white particles that we didn't know what it was about. We were only there the time necessary to find a better place to stay. We would NEVER go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jillian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I asked for a second set of sheets to lay on the bed because i was pretty sure mine were dirty and was told they didn't have any but they had large towels I could use. TV remote didn’t have batteries and my shower didn't get warm. Otherwise friendly staff, easy check-in and convenient for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

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

Derick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to why we went to portage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The young lady at the front desk was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old building, lots of damage and wear, shower was gross with bits crumbling, heater did not work in room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid if possible

Dirty room, bathroom probably wasn't up to code (creative shower), door not very secure, broken windows and doors through out, never got hot water in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not a bad place for the price. If you are looking for a place to sleep for the night with no bells and whistles, this will work!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jude

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower was definitely the worse thing about the room. It was alright but I suggest just paying the extra 20 or so bucks and you can get a much nicer room close by
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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