Avg. for September
Avg. for September
Nightly prices at Econo Lodge Portage average $46 in April, the cheapest month, and $318 in January, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $318 |
| February | $48 |
| March | $47 |
| April | $46 |
| May | $48 |
| June | $49 |
| July | $56 |
| August | $58 |
| September | $54 |
| October | $51 |
| November | $50 |
| December | $50 |
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Most expensive: January (~$318)
Cheapest: April (~$46)
Make use of convenient amenities, which include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
With a stay at Econo Lodge Portage in Portage, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Indiana Dunes National Park and 8 minutes from Lake Michigan. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Indiana Dunes State Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from East Branch.
What's nearby
Founders' Square Park(2.2 miles)
East Branch(2.4 miles)
Indiana Dunes National Park(2.7 miles)
Portage Imagination Glen Park(2.8 miles)
Portage Lakefront Beach(2.9 miles)
Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor(3.1 miles)
Long Lake(3.5 miles)
Ogden Dunes Beach(3.7 miles)
Portage Hospital(3.8 miles)
Lake Michigan(3.8 miles)
Marquette Park(4.5 miles)
Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts(5 miles)
West Beach(5.1 miles)
Paul H. Douglas Center(5.4 miles)
East Shoreline(5.5 miles)
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)(46.7 miles)
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)(66.4 miles)
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)(73.7 miles)
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)(77.7 miles)
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)(126.3 miles)
Parking
Banquet Facilities
Packed Lunches
Designated Smoking Area
Vending Machines
Free Parking
Founders' Square Park (2.2 miles)
East Branch (2.4 miles)
Indiana Dunes National Park (2.7 miles)
Portage Imagination Glen Park (2.8 miles)
Portage Lakefront Beach (2.9 miles)
Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor (3.1 miles)
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Room details
Sleeps 2
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Room details
Sleeps 2
Based on 339 verified reviews
Business
20%
Couple
26%
Family
38%
Group
7%
Solo
7%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Econo Lodge Portage, reviews are sharply mixed: some guests found clean, quiet rooms and friendly, professional staff at a low price, while many others reported serious cleanliness issues, maintenance problems, and occasional safety concerns.
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At Econo Lodge Portage, reviews are sharply mixed: some guests found clean, quiet rooms and friendly, professional staff at a low price, while many others reported serious cleanliness issues, maintenance problems, and occasional safety concerns.
Common complaints include dirty or moldy bathrooms, stained bedding, lingering smoke or marijuana odors, and malfunctioning AC, heat, or hot water. Several mention aging facilities, construction or boarded-up areas, and disturbances from other guests or a nearby bar, though a few highlight comfortable beds and recent updates. Location is convenient to the highway and the nearby national park, with restaurants nearby. Expect a very basic stay with significant variability.
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Facilities are basic; self-service laundry is available, and several reviews mention construction, boarded-up areas, or an older building.
Lynn
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Keyhala
Jul 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Tracy
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Jared
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lisha
Nov 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sarah
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ralph
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Melissa
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Kyle
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Robert
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Many guests report dirty rooms and bathrooms, stained bedding and towels, mold, and strong smoke or marijuana odors; a smaller number found their rooms very clean.
Dean
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
L
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Katelyn
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
John
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Celeste
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marc
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nicole
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chad
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Amanda
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michelle
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Rooms are very basic, with some comfortable beds, but recurring issues include poor AC or heat, limited hot water or pressure, stuck doors, limited in-room amenities, and noise from other guests.
Robert
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Veronica
Jul 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mel
Oct 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
sue
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Elisabeth
Jan 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kyle
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Robert
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Joy
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jessi
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mary
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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Feedback is mixed: many praise friendly, professional staff and smooth check-ins, while others report rude or indifferent responses and difficulties with deposits or reservations.
Mansoor
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jay
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sylvia
Nov 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dorrel
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jason
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
John
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lisha
Nov 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Antony
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Convenient to the highway and a nearby national park with restaurants close by, though some guests noted noise from a neighboring bar and expressed safety concerns about the area.
Michael
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Anna
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Aaron
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Jason
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Melissa
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Mauricio
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marc
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Joy
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Derick
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Not enough information in reviews.
Lynn
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Tabatha
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Ikechukwu
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Thomas
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Arthur
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Joshua
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 10 nights
todd
Aug 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Yes, free self-parking is available onsite. Parking is on-site and uncovered, and no reservation is required.
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The hotel is located a 4-minute drive from Indiana Dunes National Park and 8 minutes from Lake Michigan. It is also 8.4 miles from Indiana Dunes State Park and 2 miles from East Branch.
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Instant AI responses are based on hotel information
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Econo Lodge Portage in Portage typically land around $50 a night for two guests, ranging from $48 to $54 on available dates.
Econo Lodge Portage in Portage undercuts most nearby options — it’s cheaper than 17 of 18 comparable hotels, which typically run around $70 a night. The hotel’s positioning near Indiana Dunes National Park and Portage Lakefront Beach and its appeal to families and couples helps explain the value it offers relative to peers.
The current price at Econo Lodge Portage in Portage is $61 per night for 2 guests, which is typical for this hotel: within 10% of its $64 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $50 and $97.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Parking
Banquet Facilities
Packed Lunches
Designated Smoking Area
Vending Machines
Free Parking
Banquet Facilities
Designated Smoking Area
24-Hour Front Desk
Packed Lunches
Vending Machines
Parking
Free Parking
Parking Onsite
Free Wi-Fi