Name: FairBridge Inn Express Chesterton
Address: 713 Plaza Drive, Chesterton, Indiana, United States of America, Chesterton, Indiana, US
Price range: $78–$95 per night
Rating: 5.82

What guests think

At FairBridge Inn Express Chesterton, travelers value the convenient location for Dunes National Park and nearby dining, but many criticize cleanliness, smoke odors, and worn conditions, describing a strictly budget, no-frills stay with mixed comfort and upkeep.

Staff interactions draw frequent praise, with Debbie often highlighted for kindness and problem-solving, though a few guests encountered curt or nosy service. Rooms feel dated, with hard or thin mattresses, occasional smoke smells, and intermittent maintenance issues like nonworking TVs, loud AC, or missing secondary locks; some guests found them adequate for a quick stop. Best for travelers prioritizing price and proximity over polish.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; reviews often note there is no pool, and the property is pet-friendly.

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8

Michelle

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Animal friendly.

2

Traci

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was one of the dirtiest I have been in. Staff was very unfriendly, we had multiple problems even getting key cards to work. None of the vending or ice machines worked. The room was very dirty and area was patrolled frequently by police. Photo of remote below gives a great idea of how clean the room was.

6

1big

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel was economical and right off the highway. But it could use a little remodeling and updating also lacked some amenities.(pets ok)

8

Carol

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit hard to find due to no sign on building. Staff was helpful and friendly. Room was spacious. Close to Dunes National Park. Short walk to wonderful Mexican Restaurant with outdoor dining. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

10

Della

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This Inn is a lovely place with luxurious king beds. It was quite an enjoyable place to stay and all the staff was very friendly. 10/10. No pool but you really can't beat it for the price

10

Amanda

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and attentive. Grounds very clean and well kept. Rooms were exactly as shown in online photos. Ample amount of parking. Located close to gas station, multiple restaurants and highway.

4

Pallas

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tower rail, bath paper holder falling apart in the bathroom. Ventilation fan not working. Towels are small and dirty. Price high for no pool no breakfast. Hallway has smoking smell.

4

Paul

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor quality linens all around. SMELL everywhere!!! Furnishings are well worn. Room and hotel finishes in general are in poor shape. No morning snacks at least.

4

Steve

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Smells like smoke. Smokers area is right in front of the door. Noisy. Water stains on the walls. Left after the first night. How do we get a refund for the wnd night.

6

John

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a dump. Dogs barking from other rooms, no elevator, people who live there sit out by all the doors and smoke. Only had a small coffee pot for the whole place. The staff was friendly enough. Felt like someone was going to break in while we were gone. No one did. The toilet was a child’s toilet. Not good lighting in rooms. The comforter had a giant stain (from the (70’s) on it. The beds were very thin and hard. We bought bug spray and sprayed. There was also food and drinks from previous guests.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report poor cleanliness: stained linens and towels, hair in bathrooms, lingering smoke or musty odors, and missed housekeeping, though a few guests found their rooms acceptably clean.

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Tara

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My sheets was dirty my microwave was dirty and whn I went to lay down on the flat pillows I found a black big in between them which I’m not sure wasn’t a bed bug after tht I couldn’t sleep at all and had to be to work the nxt morning

4

Liberty

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The older woman working the front desk was kind and helpful. However that's just about the only good thing I can say. The entire hotel reeked of cigarettes and stale weed, and the room was disgusting. If I hadn't already paid I would have left for another hotel. There was hair on the towels, the floor, the bed, and stuck to the walls of the shower. There was visible dirt on the floor, and the sheets had stains on them. The dresser was broken, and the lamps didn't work. There was always someone at the front door smoking either cigarettes or weed. People were coming and going all hours of the night (which is to be expected in a hotel) but not when they are loud and the walls are made of paper. The toilet always ran and didn't flush half the time. Spend the extra 20 bucks a night and go somewhere else.

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Gunner

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I walked into room and did not even stay here. Complete waste of my money. Totally nasty, dirty room!! Dirty towels left in bathtub, dirty sink, smelled like wet mildew and mold. The whole place was absolutely disgusting! Dirty walls. No way I’d recommend anyone stay or waste their money here!

2

Daniel

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Really dirty room with bugs. Would not recommend

4

Heather

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Was not clean. Wash clothes and towels were all stained up. Bed sheets had cigarette burns on them. Shower curtain had mold on the bottom of it.

4

Matthew

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looked like the floor hadn’t been swept in a while, toilet took 3-4 times to completely flush, lampshade had a large cigarette burn on it, chair next to bed also had cigarette burn. Room smelled of cigarette smoke.. pillowcases were stained (but were quickly swapped out)

2

richard

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very cheap on everything. Needs a total renovation. Smoking and the smell all through the place. Towels felt like sandpaper on skin. Frost build up in fridge wouldn't allow it to freeze water. I would stay clear of this place.

2

Mary

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was great. Hotel is dirty, bathroom had hair and dirt in every corner. People friendly which was nice.

6

Kamryn

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property wasn’t bad but it wasn’t very clean. There were burn holes in the sheets on the bed and there was something that looked like vomit on the wall by the toilet

6

James

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The tv did mot work. Yhe bathroom floor was very dirty in the base and corners

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and worn, with hard or thin mattresses, occasional smoke smells, and intermittent maintenance issues like nonworking TVs, loud AC, or missing secondary locks; some guests found them adequate for a quick stop.

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Ryan

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good hotel for the price. AC was super loud though and the beds are very uncomfortable.

6

Loretta

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room needs updated. The bed was comfortable. The shower pressure was good. Although the room was a non-smoking room, it smelled like cigarettes and pot when we walked in. I went across the street and bought a can of air freshener.

4

Stephanie

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was pet friendly which we needed, and the hostess at the desk was very friendly and helpful, but the towels were make up stained and very very old and worn. The toilet wobbled when you sat or stood up. The beds were hard as rocks and pillows were flat and not exactly inviting. Generally just needs an update and a refresh for cleanliness.

8

Teeia

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice people. Room smelt funny. Bed was not comfortable.

4

Joshua

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was no security lock for the hotel room door. Only the standard door handle lock. Also the shower was super short.

4

Paul

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor quality linens all around. SMELL everywhere!!! Furnishings are well worn. Room and hotel finishes in general are in poor shape. No morning snacks at least.

8

Christopher

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you need to stay the night I'd recommend it for the price. However the room itself was worn - the tables, shower even the toilet, the quality of the TV was poor too its reminiscent of 2000s pre-HD cable. But the bed was clean and thats important. Though the bathroom could've used another pass - found some hair in the drain trap. Its a fine place for the night.

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William

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We expected Queen/king size bed. We had two double beds that were the MOST uncomfortable beds that we have ever had! We were there two nights. Beds were not made. Wet towels in the tub. Should have taken a photo, but I didn’t. Imagine worse possible conditions.

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John

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a dump. Dogs barking from other rooms, no elevator, people who live there sit out by all the doors and smoke. Only had a small coffee pot for the whole place. The staff was friendly enough. Felt like someone was going to break in while we were gone. No one did. The toilet was a child’s toilet. Not good lighting in rooms. The comforter had a giant stain (from the (70’s) on it. The beds were very thin and hard. We bought bug spray and sprayed. There was also food and drinks from previous guests.

6

Christina

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I reserved a king size bed. I got there and there was only two doubles available. When we got to our room , we turned the tv on, tried to connect it to wifi, did everything and we could not get the tv to work. The receptionist was very sweet and tried everything to get it to work, but no luck.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as warm, helpful, and personable, with Debbie singled out repeatedly, though a few guests cite curt or nosy interactions or hiccups during check-in.

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Jessica

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were lovely

8

Carol

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit hard to find due to no sign on building. Staff was helpful and friendly. Room was spacious. Close to Dunes National Park. Short walk to wonderful Mexican Restaurant with outdoor dining. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

2

Jordan

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charged me a pet fee at door. There was no mention of a pet fee when booking. Receptionist was nosy.

10

Melissa

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They might not be a big corporation hotel but the hospitality is what sold me. Debie was awesome. She treated us and everyone that came through those doors like family. We took our dog on vacation and she offered to care for him when we had to leave him in the room. I highly recommend this hotel if wanna feel like your home.

6

Tawnie

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Carpets smell really bad.

10

Brian

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing. Debbie was super friendly and helpful when I locked myself out.

10

Toby

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff and great value!

2

Troy

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel lady when we checked in was super rude. The beds in the hotel are super hard and feel like you are sleeping on springs. The pillows are super cheap and flat. The blankets look and feel like curtains. The room wasn’t very clean. Overall it wasn’t the worst I’ve seen but I definitely wouldn’t ever stay here again.

8

Audie

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, friendly staff, comfort bed, in walking distance from everything you may need. When in the area I will stay again.

10

Stephen

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price, this an excellent choice to stay at Fairbridge Inn. We absolutely recommend this place because the staff, especially Debbie is very friendly and is always willing to help with anything you might need. She is one of the biggest reasons why we chose to come back there multiple times, when we’ve needed a place to stay. We like the fact too that it’s a very safe place and again, for the price the room and accommodations are affordable, clean and comfortable. This is our go to place whenever we’ve needed a place to stay. Big thanks to Debbie and the owners and staff for making every stay a great experience for us and our cat.

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Location

Location is a strong point: close to Dunes National Park, highway access, and walkable restaurants and bars.

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10

Jalen

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the stay was very great, don’t know why it’s rated so low, it’s a good place in a great location, worth the price

8

Carol

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit hard to find due to no sign on building. Staff was helpful and friendly. Room was spacious. Close to Dunes National Park. Short walk to wonderful Mexican Restaurant with outdoor dining. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

10

Amanda

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and attentive. Grounds very clean and well kept. Rooms were exactly as shown in online photos. Ample amount of parking. Located close to gas station, multiple restaurants and highway.

10

Lynn

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced and in a great area for food and drink options, room was fine, clean, fridge micro, cable tv. What else do ya need?

2

Mary

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was great. Hotel is dirty, bathroom had hair and dirt in every corner. People friendly which was nice.

8

Audie

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, friendly staff, comfort bed, in walking distance from everything you may need. When in the area I will stay again.

6

Daniel

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Good price.

8

Bonnie

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a convenient location. The price was very reasonable.

10

Mandy

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I felt safe here and they have good prices! Nice people that work there also! Many restaurants and fast food right by and can walk too! So so close. If your on a low budget i definitely recommend. Very relaxed place.

10

Michael

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great road trip pit stop for the dunes. Really friendly staff and very close (walking) to bars and restaurants.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited, with no breakfast mentioned; guests rely on nearby restaurants and bars.

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Carol

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit hard to find due to no sign on building. Staff was helpful and friendly. Room was spacious. Close to Dunes National Park. Short walk to wonderful Mexican Restaurant with outdoor dining. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

10

Amanda

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and attentive. Grounds very clean and well kept. Rooms were exactly as shown in online photos. Ample amount of parking. Located close to gas station, multiple restaurants and highway.

10

Lynn

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced and in a great area for food and drink options, room was fine, clean, fridge micro, cable tv. What else do ya need?

4

Pallas

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tower rail, bath paper holder falling apart in the bathroom. Ventilation fan not working. Towels are small and dirty. Price high for no pool no breakfast. Hallway has smoking smell.

4

Paul

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor quality linens all around. SMELL everywhere!!! Furnishings are well worn. Room and hotel finishes in general are in poor shape. No morning snacks at least.

6

John

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a dump. Dogs barking from other rooms, no elevator, people who live there sit out by all the doors and smoke. Only had a small coffee pot for the whole place. The staff was friendly enough. Felt like someone was going to break in while we were gone. No one did. The toilet was a child’s toilet. Not good lighting in rooms. The comforter had a giant stain (from the (70’s) on it. The beds were very thin and hard. We bought bug spray and sprayed. There was also food and drinks from previous guests.

10

Mandy

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I felt safe here and they have good prices! Nice people that work there also! Many restaurants and fast food right by and can walk too! So so close. If your on a low budget i definitely recommend. Very relaxed place.

10

Michael

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great road trip pit stop for the dunes. Really friendly staff and very close (walking) to bars and restaurants.

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Month	Average price
January	$67
February	$66
March	$67
April	$66
May	$70
June	$90
July	$99
August	$91
September	$71
October	$72
November	$74
December	$65

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20 $85	21 $85	22 $86	23 $86	24 $86	25 $94	26 $95
27 $85	28 $86	29 $86	30 $86

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				1 $78	2 $86	3 $86
4 $84	5 $85	6 $85	7 $78	8 $78	9 $86	10 $86
11 $78	12 $78	13 $78	14 $78	15 $78	16 $86	17 $86
18 $78	19 $78	20 $78	21 $85	22 $78	23 $94	24 $86
25 $78	26 $78	27 $85	28 $78	29 $78	30 $94	31 $86

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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