Rodeway Inn

Hotels
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Rodeway Inn
5.7 (168 reviews)
6200 Melton Rd, US Hwy 20, Portage, Indiana, 46368 , Portage , US

Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
ATM/banking
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating front-desk staff (several mentions, e.g., Melanie)
Convenient location; near beach/attractions
Affordable/price is right for some guests
Some rooms noted as comfortable with good beds
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues: mold, feces, stains, blood, soiled bedding
Pool, gym and game room closed; pool falsely advertised as open
Breakfast poor and not properly restocked; spoiled creamer reported
Operational issues: multiple incorrect charges to cards and key card problems
Broken room items (pull-out bed broken, damaged fixtures) and strong cleaning chemical smells
Safety concerns reported (fight led to police being called)

Categories

Cleanliness
1.94
Strongly negative across multiple reviews: reports of black mold, feces on walls, blood on sheets, toenail clippings, stained/soiled comforters and generally filthy bathrooms and showers.
Service
9.42
Mixed but often positive: several guests call front-desk staff friendly and accommodating (specific praise for 'Melanie'); however there are isolated operational failures (mis-charges) noted. Overall service interactions are repeatedly described as helpful.
Location
8.76
Generally described as convenient and well-located (easy access to nearby beach and attractions); location and price cited as reasons to book.
Room Quality
2.4
Poor room conditions reported: broken pull-out bed, very low/toilet issues, strong chemical smells, tiny fridges/microwaves, stained beds and other damage—many guests found rooms unacceptable.
Amenities
3.44
Negative: indoor pool, gym and game room reported closed/under construction and pool was falsely advertised as open; lack of available amenities disappointed several guests.
Value for Money
7.7
Mixed: some guests note the price is right and the hotel can be economical, but others feel the cost is not worth the poor cleanliness and service errors—value seen as inconsistent.
Food and Beverage
4.45
Negative comments about breakfast quality and availability (limited items, not restocked) and spoiled creamer; F&B offerings considered subpar by multiple guests.
Overall Experience
7.52
Mixed overall: while several guests praised friendly staff and comfortable beds, numerous reports of severe cleanliness and amenity failures produced many very negative stays—resulting in a split but slightly positive-leaning aggregated experience due to good service and location mentions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:04

Property Description

Welcome to Rodeway Inn, your ideal retreat in the scenic Portage area, where comfort meets convenience!

Revitalize Your Stay
Stay active and engaged with our on-site fitness center, and challenge your family to some friendly competition in our arcade/game room.

Unwind in Style
Relax in thoughtfully designed guestrooms featuring pillowtop beds, microwaves, and refrigerators, providing the perfect haven to unwind after a day of adventure.

Convenient Amenities
Start your morning right with our complimentary self-serve breakfast and stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, ensuring you can work or relax as you please.

Discover the natural beauty of Indiana Dunes National Park just minutes away. Don’t miss out on this exceptional experience; book your stay at Rodeway Inn today!

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MDW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Payment

    Cash deposit required

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 168 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.94
Service: 9.42
Location: 8.76
Room Quality: 2.4
Amenities: 3.44
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 4.45
Overall Experience: 7.52
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Kenneth • partner
8
Pros:

It was clean and you can see that they are trying very hard to update the hotel. Convenient for location and price

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Judie
8
Meh
Pros:

The water feature for kids and pool were CLOSED due to remodeling but they didn't let us know. The whole reason for staying there was for the kids to play at that water feature. Disappointed kids are no fun. Front entrance is closed for construction but there were no clear signs showing you where you should go to check in. No signage inside to direct you to the front counter either. Melanie was SUPER NICE and deserves a raise!!!! Rooms were clean but had a strong perfume smell due to the chemicals used to clean if you are sensitive. Beds were VERY comfortable. I would stay there again when the pool area is open again.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Richard • partner
8
Pros:

We loved our room and the lady at the front desk was so friendly and accommodating. The toilet was a little low to the floor though. Would recommend this hotel

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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David
2
Pros:

Took them 5 times to get us into one room

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten
2
Pros:

Reserved two rooms. First room, the bathroom was filthy. The toilet had poo streaks in it, no toilet paper, hair all in the shower and dirty sink.

Second room had a soiled comfort with an unknown substance. Both red and brown in color.


The website didn’t disclose information about the indoor pool being closed. Having 2 small kids with me, that was the highlight for me to reserve this location. But…….pool was closed and under construction.

Went back to hotel the following morning because the clerk charged my card 3 times for 2 rooms.

Ended up leaving the hotel right away and paying a higher amount for clean rooms elsewhere.

Very disappointed as the hotel took away funds from me that were allocated for my grandkids and myself to enjoy the area.

When I went in that next morning, I was yet charged again for the 4TH TIME! Now I don’t have the funds to take grandkids to the Washington Zoo…….. Had to ask family to zelle me money just for gas money to get back to Indianapolis.

This was my first time being financially able to provide for my family on a quick overnight trip. What a disappointment.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Donald • family
2
Pros:

The room was not clean, smoke alarms were off the wall, toe nail clipings on the ground, blood on one of the mattress sheets, one wall had feces on it, pull out bed was broke, and a piece of skin that look like a callus that they ripped off their hand.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael
4
Pros:

The room was really big, the minifridge and microwave where tiny and no counter space. Had to go ask for towels like 3 times. The breakfast was toast, bagels, or cereal... Also the pool was under construction but that's meh.

Went to the beach just north of here. Good time at the beach and no the trails.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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James
8
Pros:

The price is right

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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saber • family_with_children
6
Pros:

none

2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family
4
Pros:

Falsely advertising pool open when it was closed, the breakfast was horrible. Nothing out and no one was allowed to restock it. The coffee creamer was as spoiled. The room was not cleaned properly, the bath tub was clogged. If cleaned properly the maids would have fixed it. Cops were called cuz of a fight on my floor. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to nobody. For what they charge you it is not worth it

2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael
2
Pros:

Our room had extensive black mold in the bathroom, all along the flooring and even alongside the wall. Our key cards wouldn’t work either, so one person had to constantly be in the room to let the other in. The staff was friendly, but the hotel is in need of serious renovations and cleaning. They shouldn’t have let someone stay in a room with so much mold.

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Justin A • family_with_children
2
Pros:

Dirtiest hotel Iv ever stayed in. Everything is broken or shut down. Pool, gym, and game room is shut down. The room and beds were so dirty and stained.

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Tricia • family
4
Pros:

When we first got here, it seemed okay. It was easy to get to, which was nice after dealing with the wild construction on the freeway. The outside isn’t impressive, the pavement is worn out & it’s directly next to a little seedy liquor store. No big deal as it’s generally clean. Room is actually quite big, & seems clean, although there’s a stale smoke smell.

I’m wishing I took the time to read reviews & not look @ price only. When people said nothing works, they meant it. I’m in room 320 now at 3:41am & have been woken up every hour by the entry light coming on by itself. (My daughter and I are on the pull out bed, so this is directly above me.) And there is beeping every few seconds in the hallway, reviews said is the fire alarms, which is not reassuring. The TVs are not set up properly and kept glitching out until we gave up trying to watch anything. Pool and fitness center are both out of commission; it seems there is no end in sight as the reviews from two months ago said the same thing. Shower has shampoo but no conditioner. There was no bedding for the pull out bed; my hubby had to go down to get some, even though there were multiple extra pillows in the room. From what I read, we will have to skip bkfst as toast & bagels won’t cut it for us. The “good price” is still too much for the loss of sleep, and now I wonder if it’s actually dangerous to stay if the electrical is on the fritz.

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Jose l • family
4
Pros:

The room need be more clean and smell more fresh

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Albert • family
2
Pros:

No pool.No water park.No breakfast at all let said ( milk and fruit lops).It not a breakfast .Shame at all time by the entrance people was staining at the main entrance.

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Martin
8
Pros:

It is close to I94 exit and rooms have modern amenities.

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mary
4
Pros:

The tub was dirty not stained but actually dirty. The shower curtain was so dirty that it was stiff. There was food left in the refrigerator and no coffee in the room.

2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Mitch
8
Pros:

Good place

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
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shelley • family
4
Pros:

Staff excellent but we were not told ahead of time or on the expedia site the hotel is under remodeling and facilities within the hotel were closed. Their phone in the room was only partially hooked up and didn’t work. Breakfast is not a breakfast as expected. Only bread, bagels, apples and drinks. Room was clean and comfortable.

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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William
10
Pros:

They gave me and my family the nicest room

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee