Blue Heron Inn - Hotel in La Porte - 1110 Lakeside, USA

We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Heron Inn, while in the area visiting the Indiana Dunes National Park. It is located on the East shores of Pine Lake near the town of La Porte Indiana, only about a half hour drive from the park. We had a lake view room with a private balcony that overlooked the lake. The room was nicely appointed, clean and the service was great. They have an outdoor dockside bar, where we enjoyed dinner and drinks while watching a beautiful sunset.

We stayed here for our one-year anniversary. It was perfect. The Jacuzzi in our room was great, the lake view was amazing, and the fireplace was a lovely touch.

The location is perfect if you are visiting LaPorte. The facility is in desperate need of an update. I bet it was beautiful 25 years ago. The rooms are very run down looking. It is not worth the price. The Holiday Inn Express is across the street and $25 cheaper per night. However, the Blue Heron is attached to T-bones steak house which has great food and a nice bar. The service is really good at the hotel and restaurant, very friendly and helpful. Outside of an update and over priced rooms it’s not too bad. Check it out for your yourself….

Spent the weekend and had a wonderful time! T-Bones has wonderful food. The atmosphere and service is excellent. We will be coming back!

The rooms are very well appointed. Ours was a spa room with double whirlpool tub, fireplace, tv and dvd player. The hair dryer in the bathroom has built in night light which is very nice to have in a strange place. We had a patio that faced the lake with two chairs and side table. All in all, there was nothing else we needed. We had plans to visit more of the area but the property was so relaxing we barely left. There are two restaurants on the property although we liked the Boardwalk (the more casual one) much better. Breakfasts were quite good. There are also small parks on either side of the inn so walking our dog was not an issue. Most of the rooms face the lake so they are quiet. We were there during the week which also helped. The staff is very nice. We will more than likely be back. The other guests we talked with were also enjoying their stay at The Blue Heron Inn.

PLEASE SEE EDITED AREA FURTHER BELOW-- I chose this Inn over the "chain" hotels in/near the area simply because of wanting something different. My room was on the 2nd floor, classified as a "Lake View" w/Balcony. Blue Heron is situated directly next to Pine Lake, with Boat Docking, Outdoor Tables, Small Menu choice Dockside but I can't speak for the Outdoor Gazebo Bar/Eating area, tho during the Summer months I'm sure it's a Grt. Place to sit and relax. I found the grounds to be clean as well as the eating areas. Rm. Prices vary widely which I'm unsure why. Staff is friendly and attentive. Unfortunately I did leave a Ring in my rm. I didn't realize it until I was 2 hrs away on the Tollway, I called to inquire if it had been found upon the rm. being cleaned- apparently there's a "Lost and Found" area but it wasn't reported by the Staff that anything had been left behind or found- this definitely decreases the trust anyone places in a place chosen to stay. I don't recommend leaving any valuables in any room or place you rent. Left the Ring not realizing I hadn't put it on bringing my bags to my car. Check in X 4pm- Check out X 12pm. ***Edited @ 11:28am. After posting this review? I received a call from Lisa stating they have my Ring which had been placed in an envelope in the Front Desk- according to Lisa, my Ring was found in the Laundry. It's refreshing to know honesty still exists in a world that seems to show more negative than the positive. Heartfelt Thank You to Lisa for calling to let me know as well as stating she'd send the Ring back to me. I'm very grateful for your honesty Lisa, as well I'm sure you can understand after our conversation why I stated my review as it was.*****

I think this is my favorite hotel ever. We found it by accident and couldn’t have been happier. It’s old and beautiful and well kept and served a delicious breakfast, and the staff were super kind. In the morning I realized it was on a lake! I want to go back to Indiana just to stay there again! Also they allow pups which is always a plus 💖

Gross floors. REALLY gross mattress. Mattress was stained (housekeeping had to have known because it was flipped over). Very outdated. At least the staff was helpful in getting us a new room.