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Econo Lodge Portage

Property class: 2

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A room with a kitchenette, a sofa, and large windows.
A reception area with a stone wall, a computer desk, and a window.
A building with a parking lot, a fire hydrant, and a trash can.
A laundromat with stacked washers and dryers, a window view of a building, and a sign indicating payment with a phone.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$76
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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6101 MELTON RD BLDG A, Portage, IN, 46368
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Founders' Square Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Portage Lakefront Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, grey curtains, a headboard with wall-mounted lights, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a telephone, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

1 King Bed Nonsmoking Accessible

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Portage

At Econo Lodge Portage you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Founders' Square Park. .This pet-friendly hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Portage hotel include Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park.

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Founders' Square Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 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
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Portage

Econo Lodge Portage offers its guests a vending machine. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Portage hotel is smoke free.

  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodation at Econo Lodge Portage offers air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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
  • 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 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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge Portage?

Econo Lodge Portage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Portage on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$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.

Is parking available at Econo Lodge Portage?

Yep, Econo Lodge Portage has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Econo Lodge Portage?

The closest beach to Econo Lodge Portage is Ogden Dunes Beach (3.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge Portage?

No, Econo Lodge Portage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge Portage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Econo Lodge Portage Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 379 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff are wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room - with good shower and a/c. Just fine for a quick stay, I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty big and clean. Rest of the building could use some work. Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the price and location. I didnt Like that only coffee was available and small continental breakfast would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean. Staff was a little hard to understand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outside looked rundown, but room was updated and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is okay for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean, comfortable bed. Biggest complaint was group of people out below my window talking until past 3:00am, hard to sleep with all the noice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
they brought me new towels, took my trash, and i was able to do some laundry cause they have washers and dryers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities were broken, the room reeked of smoke, the sheets were stained and disgusting, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book this hotel. There were blood stains on the sheets and cigarette burns on the blanket.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cheap staycation spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Friendly folks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly, convenient location to highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean but the grout in the bathroom was definitely need to be scrubbed I personally went and got bleach and mold/mildew removal spray and scrubbed it my self just to not risk any sickness or infection but overall pretty nice had a weird smell at first then when I turned on the air it was just fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking into the hotel and just had the very strong smell of weed and smoke. Shower was not clean did not look like it's been cleaned for a while. There was stuff all over the walls and when I went to check out in the morning there was no one at the desk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is good for if you just need a place to sleep. Bare bones. The heater didn't
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

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