Avg. for September
Avg. for September
Nightly prices at Econo Lodge Portage average US$46 in the cheapest month (April) and US$318 in the most expensive month (January), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$318 |
| February | US$48 |
| March | US$47 |
| April | US$46 |
| May | US$48 |
| June | US$49 |
| July | US$56 |
| August | US$58 |
| September | US$54 |
| October | US$51 |
| November | US$50 |
| December | US$50 |
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Most expensive: January (~US$318)
Cheapest: April (~US$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
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Keyhala
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Tracy
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Jared
8 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lisha
29 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sarah
15 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ralph
28 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Melissa
6 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Kyle
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Robert
17 Aug 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
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
L
19 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Katelyn
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
John
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Celeste
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marc
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nicole
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chad
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Amanda
12 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michelle
3 Aug 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
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Veronica
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mel
31 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
sue
12 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Elisabeth
11 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kyle
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Robert
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Joy
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jessi
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mary
24 Oct 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
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jay
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sylvia
16 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dorrel
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jason
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
John
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lisha
29 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Antony
23 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
15 Aug 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
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Anna
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Aaron
26 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Jason
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Melissa
6 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Mauricio
12 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marc
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Joy
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Derick
19 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Not enough information in reviews.
Lynn
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Tabatha
4 Jul 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
11 Aug 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 fall around US$50 a night for two guests, ranging from US$48 to US$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 US$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 US$59 per night for 2 guests, which is typical for this hotel: within 10% of its US$63 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between US$50 and US$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