Days Inn by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes National Park

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Days Inn
5.7 (511 reviews)
6161 Melton Road , Portage , US
+1 219-706-3049

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/helpful staff reported by some guests
Good, varied breakfast reported in at least one review
One reviewer reported a comfortable, clean room
Cons:
Dirty rooms and strong mold/smoke smells reported
Lobby/building storm damage and plywood-covered areas
No prior notice of closure / poor communication
Promised refunds not processed / booking issues
Pool closed and unavailable (reason for booking for some)
Room defects: holes in walls, broken doors, cigarette butts

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews report rooms and common areas were dirty: hair on bathroom floor, strong mold smell, cigarette butts, plywood-covered windows, and holes in walls — overall described as dingy and disgusting.
Service
9.5
Mixed reports: one reviewer called staff extremely friendly and helpful and breakfast service spotless, but several others reported no prior notice of closure and promised refunds were not processed, indicating inconsistent communication and refund handling.
Location
5.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Room Quality
4.2
Rooms and corridors described as rundown in multiple reviews: broken entrance door, holes in walls, cigarette smell in hallways and rooms; at least one reviewer reported a comfortable clean room, but many reports indicate poor room condition.
Amenities
4.5
Amenities were impacted by storm/construction: pool was reported closed (primary reason for one booking), lobby doors covered in plywood and taped off — usable amenities were limited.
Value for Money
4
Several guests felt value was poor — paid similar rates to nicer nearby hotels and found the condition unacceptable; one guest explicitly asked for a refund.
Food and Beverage
10
Mixed notes overall, but at least one detailed review praised the breakfast as spotless, well set up, very good quality and with a good variety — when provided it was rated very positively.
Overall Experience
5.7
Predominantly negative experiences noted (many reviewers called the stay awful and said they would not return), though a minority reported a restful, comfortable stay; overall sentiment is poor with some isolated positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:19

Property Description

Convenient Location near Lake Michigan

Located just 6 miles from Marquette Park and Ogden Dunes on Lake Michigan's coast, the Days Inn Portage-Melton Road offers a perfect retreat for beach lovers.

Comfortable Rooms with Amenities

Each room at the hotel is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a TV with cable, a coffee maker, and a work desk. The cozy decor with warm colors and carpeted floors ensures a relaxing stay for guests.

Relaxing Indoor Pool and Additional Services

Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the indoor pool and take advantage of the 24-hour reception, guest laundry, and free parking facilities.

Experience the best of Portage's attractions with Robbinhurst Golf Club just a short drive away and Indiana Dunes State Park within easy reach.

Book your stay at Days Inn Portage-Melton Road now for a memorable getaway near Lake Michigan!

Important information:

Please contact hotel directly for pet policy information.

Guests must be at least 21 years old to reserve a room at this property. Guests aged 18 years and older with a valid college student ID or military ID are welcome.

Please note the pool, hot tub and breakfast area are closed until further notice.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 511 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 9.5
Location: 5.7
Room Quality: 4.2
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 4
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 5.7
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Deanna • couple • us
9
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • us
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • couple • us
10
I Will Love To Stay Again.
Pros:

It Was Very Convenient.

Cons:

I Have No Complaints.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • couple • us
10
I Would Love To Stay Here When Ever Visiting Portage. The Staff Was Very Nice & Helpful & Very Respectful.
Pros:

It Was Very Convenient.

Cons:

I Have No Complaints.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
2
I will not stay here again
Cons:

Lights went out they had nothing for us to use for lights . The breakfast was not what was said . My mother is older ask for a ground floor due to them only having stairs.
I was told yes but they didn’t so my mother had a hard time coming and going .

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • family_with_children • us
1
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • extended_group • us
1
Nonexistent.
Pros:

Nothing..

Cons:

We arrived at the location to find the motel completely dark—- closed due to construction! We had received absolutely no prior notice. In fact, we had received normal email communication welcoming us for our stay. The entire situation was inexcusable. We are unlikely to stay at any Days Inn in the future.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
1
I will be asking for a refund.
Pros:

Absolutely nothing it was disgusting.

Cons:

This place was so dingy and rundown. I spent $115.00 on the Days Inn while the Comfort in and Express Holiday Inn was the same price across the street and much nicer. The lobby doors were covered in plywood as if someone had driven through the lobby. They had caution tape across the entrance and there was a huge whole in the side of the building at the lobby. The entrance door from outside into the hallway to our room was broken and cigarette butts were everywhere. It was obvious that someone was smoking in the room down the hall. Our room's bathroom had hair all over the floor and a hole in the wall with a Q-Tip sticking out it was so gross and I couldn't wait to get out of there.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Laurel • couple • us
10
We had a good stay, restful and very with the price.
Pros:

They are obviously working very hard to rebuild after the storm. Our room was wonderful, comfortable and clean. The breakfast room was spotless and set up well. The food was very good and there was a good variety. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Two of the lobby windows had plywood over them. when we walked into the lobby there was a strong smell of mold. Walking to the room the hallway smelled, then got in the room and it smelled and wasn't very clean. We left the key cards in the room and left. This hotel should be shut down. It was so disgusting!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • us
1
Regretful.
Pros:

The place is a total dump. Dirty and disgusting. I should have gotten a refund. I even left 4 days early from my week schedule to be there.

Cons:

Tge entire stay was awful.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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christina • solo_traveller • us
1
Absolutely crap. Was told we would get a refund and didnt. They basically stole our money.
Pros:

We disnt even stay. It had severe damage from. A storm we werent aware of. The pool was down and not working (which was the whole reason we booked it for my son) and we ended up not staying. The guy at the service desk said he would refund us but we had t I go through booking.com first. We did and they got ahold of them and now theyre saying we never reached an agreement. I will never book with booking.com or days in again. Especially after being told we would relieve a refund and didnt. Absolute disgrace.

Cons:

Everything!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Bogdan • couple • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Torres • family_with_children • us
1
Listen to the negative reviews—we wish we had.
Pros:

Absolutely nothing. Unfortunately, there was nothing about this stay that we could recommend.

Cons:

It was absolutely disgusting. Everything in the room was dirty—the bed, towels, floors, curtains, and honestly just about everything we looked at. The room did not appear to have been properly cleaned at all.

Even more concerning was the security situation. We were not provided with a working room key. Instead, someone from the front desk had to let us into our room whenever we needed access. We were given an excuse as to why they could not provide us with a key, but regardless of the reason, this was completely unacceptable. We felt so uncomfortable and unsafe that we actually propped a chair against the door while we were inside the room.

The overall condition and atmosphere of the property made us extremely uncomfortable from the moment we arrived. There were even cats hanging out in some of the room windows. Between the lack of cleanliness, the condition of the property, and not even being provided with a room key, we did not feel comfortable or secure staying here.

Our advice to anyone considering this hotel is to read the negative reviews and take them seriously. We saw the negative reviews before booking and made the mistake of staying anyway because the price was attractive and our other options were limited. We wish we had listened. Those reviews are there for a reason. Do not let a low price outweigh your comfort or sense of safety.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jelena • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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kerstin • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Comfortable clean room. Freindly staff.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Lindley • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Rajesh • family_with_children • us
4
Cons:

property could not allow the accommodation due to tornado impact and asked us cancel through the booking source which is understandable; but they are not responding to confirm the same to booking.con to get the refund even after multiple times

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee