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Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

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1 Queen Cottage w/ kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly | Dining room
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3803 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR, 97367
  • Place, Theatre West
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln City Outlets
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen Studio with Oceanview Non-Pet | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Studio with Oceanview Non-Pet

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Queen studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom Suite w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet | View from room

1 bedroom Suite w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Queen Studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queen Studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen Cottage with Oceanview Pet Friendly | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Cottage with Oceanview Pet Friendly

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Queen Cottage w/ kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, fireplace

1 Queen Cottage w/ kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom Queen Cottage w/kitchen, Ocean Pet Friendly | View from room

1 bedroom Queen Cottage w/kitchen, Ocean Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom Cottage w/ Kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, fireplace

1 bedroom Cottage w/ Kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom Cottage deluxe with kitchen and ocean view Pet Friendly | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, fireplace

1 bedroom Cottage deluxe with kitchen and ocean view Pet Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom Cottage w/Jacuzzi, Oceanview Pet Friendly | View from room

1 bedroom Cottage w/Jacuzzi, Oceanview Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedroom Cottage w/Kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly | Dining room

2 bedroom Cottage w/Kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedroom Cottage Deluxe w/Kit, Ocean Pet Friendly | Dining room

2 bedroom Cottage Deluxe w/Kit, Ocean Pet Friendly

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Waterfront motel in Lincoln City with free parking
Along with a computer station, this smoke-free motel has a library and express check-out. Self parking is free. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn offers 53 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Ester Lee Oceanview Inn's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Theatre West. Enjoy features like free self-parking and a library.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a computer and library
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 5 minutes on foot from Theatre West and a 2-minute drive from Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Ester Lee Oceanview Inn, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Ester Lee Oceanview Inn also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Lincoln City motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Ester Lee Motel Lincoln City
Ester Lee Lincoln City
Ester Lee
Ester Lee Motel
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn Motel
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn Lincoln City
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn Motel Lincoln City

Reviews

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, warm and with a spectacular view!

The location of the hotel is simply perfect, the views from the rooms are spectacular. I’ve been staying for years here and the front desk staff is very nice, they love pets and it is close to everything. It is not a fancy place but it feels warm and the views of the ocean from the rooms are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The views bring us back! The property is very old but slowly some improvements are made. We were very pleased with our room. It was clean and comfortable. Very basic amenities. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older motel but newly remodeled and was what we were looking for. Great large corner window and two other large adjoining windows to see the ocean which was about 100’ below us that made it feel we were right on top of it. Fully stocked kitchen along with the nice size living room furnished with a couch, 2 smaller chairs and a small kitchenette table with two chairs. Parking was excellent having being about 20 feet to the room, all parking was that way. Great experience and will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice view! Rate was great for the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty much loved it. Loved the ocean front view. Clean comfortable room. Had no need for front desk, service nor daily housekeeping while I was there so I can’t speak to that but I love Lincoln city and I thought it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Amenities
Be very careful about this place. They are ocall out for the money. I booked it last month and then found out there was a tsunami warning. I never entered the hotel room and asked them not to charge me because we didn’t feel safe. They refused but instead said there was nothing to worry about and that they could not do this because they would lose money. We never set foot in the hotel. Unfair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property needs yellow paint side sidewalks not be able to see them. Mom fell down by not seeing the difference between sidewalks and road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good-cleanliness, TV modern and with lots of programming and the million dollar views from all the windows The not so good-1 of the 4 burners on stove don’t work as well as broiler don’t work. Only 3 forks, 3 butter knives but 20 spoons. Cooking pots too small to do anything in. No aluminum foil, paper towels or water glasses. The lighting was mostly bright white ceilings fixtures. Lamp over bed had no wall receptacle to make it work. It did not seem worth the cost.
Outside our deluxe queen cottage
Me basking in setting sun
Bedroom window view
Outside
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffing was no existent half our trip. They closed office early and were unavailable for certain needs or questions and advice on our room/ stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ANDRE

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was the only positive factor. We saw 2 whales from our front room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mickey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, nice view and good bed. Clean/sterile but really strong bleach smell that mostly covered musty/old smell of dated carpet. The room we chose by picture was not what we received. I was told that was a "representative" or model room. That was my biggest disappointment so just be aware of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Tired old hotel and our reception was tired as well. Threadbare carpets, no sheets or blankets for the pull out couch which is where the ocean view is. Bedroom was on the main road. We were really hoping this would be a gem but more like an old faded doily.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about my stay! The room was clean, bed comfortable, microwave, frig, coffee maker, great view, fireplace ( didnt use but would in the fall/winter!) I had everything I needed. Room was already cleaned when I got there too! Super quiet at night!! Listened to the ocean all night with window cracked open🏖 Office staff were wonderful! Would definitely recommend and I will be back for sure! 🌞
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Running Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ABSOLUTE BEST stay ever! Yes, there's stairs, but in Room #4 you are above the beach with open windows towards the sunset. Massive 2-person (I suppose you could fit 3) tub, color-changing electric flames, and electric fan, should you need one. Barely heard our upstairs or next door neighbors even with windows open. Staff understood we were stuck in traffic, and made sure to accommodate our late arrival. YES, fresh extra towels when we finally arrived! Fluffy nice pillows. No, we didn't bring a dog, but how lovely that there was a basket with sheets that said DOG and a blanket for after the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

bruce

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay Away!

Do not stay here. When my daughter and me arrived during a vacation in Oregon for our reserved stay, we quickly realized that the conditions of the accommodations were much less that satisfactory. At the entrance of the room was a large amount of peeling paint likely from water damage over time. This was only one flag tripped before entering the room that maintenance on the hotel is pretty much non existent. The room smelled of stale smoke, was small, dark, dingy, dirty. The window was a small view thru dirty glass and what appeared to be a moldy frame. When we decided we would not spend out last three nights in this place I approached the registrar and was told the room was old and not worth maintaining much. I was told we would receive a full refund and that Hotels.com would need to contact them to initiate that refund. When Hotels.com talked to the hotel (more like a motel) the hotel (motel) said they would only refund 2 of the 3 nights stating that 'policy' for refunding required a 24-hour notice. Let me re-phrase the way I interpret that policy... 'If you have a reservation based on misleading photos on-line and when you arrive to find a disgusting room, then expect to have to eat the cost of a night as you search for alternative places to stay'. All other stays in Oregon were fantastic, I would never bring my family to the Ester Lee. It is poorly run and poorly maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful smell in room. Kitchen counter appears to date to the 1960s. Lots of carpet stains. Exposed light bulbs in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice view, it could use updated bathroom tolets very low, hard for older patrons to get up from tolet. Also for disabled maybe a couple disabled compliant showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025