Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
1800 US-20, Porter, IN 46304, New Chicago, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes is a casual, 3-story hotel located off US-20 and next to Interstate 94 in Porter (New Chicago), Indiana. It’s positioned as a convenient base for exploring the Indiana Dunes area while staying close to major roads. The property is listed as a 4-star class hotel and holds a public rating of 3.9/5 from 716 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Guest rooms include en suite bathrooms plus practical in-room basics such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Suites add more space with separate living areas and pull-out sofas, and some suites include whirlpool tubs. This mix supports both short stays and longer, comfort-focused visits.
Breakfast & Perks
A breakfast buffet is included, and guest feedback commonly highlights the breakfast quality and variety. The hotel also includes free parking. Passes to Seven Peaks are listed among the free perks.
Amenities & On-site Facilities
On-site facilities include an indoor heated pool and hot tub, a gym, guest laundry, computers for guest use, and meeting space. These features support families (pool time), longer trips (laundry), and working travelers (computer access and meeting space).
Location & Nearby Outdoors
The hotel is a convenient launch point for Indiana Dunes attractions, including Indiana Dunes National Park (about 6.5 km away) and Indiana Dunes State Park (about 8.0 km away). Nearby points of interest include Chellberg Farm (about 2.1 km), Cowles Bog Trail (about 3.9 km), the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center (about 5.0 km), and the Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk (about 6.6 km). Beach and dune destinations such as Porter Beach (about 6.9 km), The 3 Dune Challenge (about 7.2 km), and Access to West Beach (about 9.5 km) are within an easy drive, with longer drives to places like Kemil Beach (~11.2 km) and Mount Baldy (~18.7 km).
Best for
This hotel suits road-trippers and outdoors-focused travelers who want quick access to Indiana Dunes National Park/State Park while staying right by I-94 and US-20. It also fits guests who value included breakfast, free parking, and practical room features like microwaves and mini-fridges, with suites available for extra space.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting the dunes, plan to start early for popular spots like Cowles Bog Trail, the Visitor Center, and beach access areas, all within roughly a 4–10 km drive. The address (1800 US-20, Porter) places you close to I-94, which can be useful for day trips to more distant sites like Mount Baldy (~18.7 km) or Deep River Waterpark (~18.7 km).
What guests say
Guests frequently note friendly, efficient staff and helpful service, and breakfast is a recurring highlight for both quality and variety. Cleanliness and a quiet stay are mentioned positively by some reviewers. Negative feedback centers on room condition, including reports of dated furnishings and bathroom wear such as rust or mold. The pool experience is mixed, with at least one guest finding the water colder than expected even though children still enjoyed it.
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