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The Blue Heron Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Legacy Hills Golf Club

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Boating
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Near Legacy Hills Golf Club, The Blue Heron Inn offers a tranquil retreat with a free breakfast buffet and two on-site restaurants. Unwind in the garden or by the seasonal pool, connect to in-room WiFi, and enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

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No View Spa

No View Spa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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TB Lakeview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lower Lake Room

Lower Lake Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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TB Backview

TB Backview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1110 Lakeside Street, La Porte, IN, 46350

What's nearby

  • Pine Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Legacy Hills Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • La Porte Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shady Creek Winery - 12 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 35 min drive
  • Michigan City Station - 17 min drive
  • New Buffalo Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Round The Clock Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Blue Heron Inn

Enjoy your visit to La Porte with a stay at The Blue Heron Inn. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 35 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

T-Bones Pier 11 – On-site steakhouse. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Boardwalk Bar – On-site restaurant. Open selected days.
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Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • One of the dining venues

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per week

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Blue Heron Inn La Porte
Blue Heron La Porte
The Blue Heron Inn Hotel
The Blue Heron Inn La Porte
The Blue Heron Inn Hotel La Porte

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Heron Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Blue Heron Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Blue Heron Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Blue Heron Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Blue Heron Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Heron Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an on-site casino at The Blue Heron Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Blue Chip Casino (16-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (21-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Blue Heron Inn and nearby?

The Blue Heron Inn has 2 bars and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Blue Heron Inn?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around The Blue Heron Inn like?

The Blue Heron Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Pine Lake and 20 minutes' walk from Horseshoe Lake. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Blue Heron Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Yummy food
Food in the restaurant is very good! Rooms are old, but clean. Tiny shower stall.
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice getaway
The staff was amazing the room was clean love that I could just walk oit if my room to have dinner and a cocktail with out leaving the property
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice couples getaway
Short review: Nice place for a romantic stay in NW IN Room: Lake View 2nd Floor Suite Good: View, Fire Place, Spa, Big Room, Friendly service, close to lake and Drift on Pine Bad: Stain on comforter, pipes from other rooms very loud in our room, tv has 1/2 of the channels it shows It's a good stay, will probably be better in the summer when there's more to do.
Kyle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cute Little Inn
We had a really nice time here. We've stayed here before and came back, so that says something. A nice little place close to the lake, casino, and the amenities of NW Indiana and SW Michigan.
Reed, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love to visit again!
Gaurav, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Can’t wait to go back
The stay was really nice and made us feel really welcome. The room was really clean and the bed was comfy. There was an outside deck/bar over the water that had an amazing view and was really nice
Dominick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would totally stay again
Matthew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great little gem, very comfortable and wonderful views
Raylene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Short vacation by myself with my dog. Was great had a patio that was fenced.
Billi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love!
Beautiful place! We absolutely loved our stay while visiting Indiana Dunes National Park. Highly recommend.
Bailey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay at the Blue Heron Inn. The staff were so friendly and welcoming! Amazing views and great food! Would definitely come back here!!
Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location on lake- sweet rooms and excellent staff- thank you Mary for making us feel so welcome
Constance, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and welcoming! Tiki bar was awesome we had a great evening.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice outside bar overlooking lake, very friendly and helpful staff
MARK, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Clean. Needs updating.
Scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a good stay. Nice rooms, attentive ans pleasant staff, and good food. We’ll be back
Jim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the Boardwalk Bar and Grill and Boat Rental
Linda, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Love that this property is on the water and we were able to rent a boat there. Also love the tiki bar and pool. Great food at the restaurant also.
Dawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful little place on a lake. Would definitely go back again
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Scott, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay. Property is undergoing renovations but it doesn’t take away from the enjoyable stay, friendly staff and lakefront views. Convenient and affordable boat rentals too. Will be back!
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

More like an air bnb than a motel. Very nice staff, rooms starting to show their age a bit. Clean and passable though
Vincent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was awesome! Restaurant, tiki bar and pool right on site
Paris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to relax and the lake view is beautiful 😍
PEDRO, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Yay
Place is cool, very outdated. Front desk was awesome! Bartender at bar was rude. Hotel had a great location
Steven, 1-night trip