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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3803 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR, 97367
  • Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Lincoln City Outlets
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chinook Winds Casino
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(1 review)
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Queen Cottage with Oceanview Pet Friendly | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Cottage with Oceanview Pet Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 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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1 bedroom Queen Cottage w/kitchen, Ocean Pet Friendly | View from room

1 bedroom Queen Cottage w/kitchen, Ocean Pet Friendly

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet

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

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1 Queen Studio with Oceanview Non-Pet | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Studio with Oceanview Non-Pet

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 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

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

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2 Queen Studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queen Studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

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

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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

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

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

1 Queen studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Lincoln City motel with in-room fireplaces
Along with a computer station, this smoke-free motel has a library and express check-out. Self parking is free. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a lobby fireplace are onsite. 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 refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the 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 daily.

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn features a library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. This Lincoln City motel also offers gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby. The property has a front desk available during limited hours. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 available
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

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

Too little, too late

Website depicted room with stunning view of the beach. Problem is, we were 300 feet above the beach and were not physically able to walk down and then back up from beach. The view was obstructed by trees and houses.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pets welcome. Pano view and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

I was in the ER and last my money. Canceled and denied a refund will being and the emergency room with chest pain
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. The walk to the beach is a steep downhill trek. That's something that should be noted.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived later than planned due to driving through some extreme weather. Staff was available and very helpful. Walking into the room and having it warm with the fireplace going was SO awesome! Views were amazing, and the beach was not nearly as busy as many others I saw. While it sits fairly high above the actual beach, there IS beach access near one end of the hotel, though a bit steep coming back up. The suite was spacious and comfortable, with everything I needed for my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an ocean view cottage and oh wow it was perfect! We had a stunning view, perfectly clean space - I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view of the ocean however the living space was very outdated, 80’s. The place was clean, but the outdated room made it feel dirty. There was no WiFi and it didn’t seem like they were in a rush to have someone come out and fix it. When I asked when it would be fixed, the clerk said whenever he gets here to do it. Again, the view of the ocean was spectacular but the place is in need of a serious remodel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Morissa

Disliked: Staff & service

Choose somewhere else

The view is the only thing good about this place. I hear it was purchased by a foreign company recently, but they are awful. The people working here are miserable and not pleasant at all. The part that made me upset was that I called before booking a non-refundable “cottage” to make sure it had a fireplace. I was told that one room didn’t, but the larger room did so I booked that one online and of course had to pay in full. When we got there, their idea of a fireplace was an electric heater that barely worked and had color light. STRIKE ONE. There was also a sign on the office counter that said No WiFi. The young guy behind the counter just said “it’s out,” and I asked him why was I not told that when I called?!?! Well, apparently this wasn’t the truth because you can see the network, but the passwords don’t work. Also, guests from weeks ago said it was also “out” in their reviews. All of this SHOULD have been disclosed. I came to the beach to literally get away, do some work (computer), and enjoy a cozy fire while watching the winter sea. Of course they just shrugged their shoulders with a look of “what do you expect us to do?” How about DON’T LIE OR MISREPRESENT THINGS! If your hotel lists fireplaces and free WiFi everywhere, including your website, you better damn well provide what the customer is paying for!
Fake fireplace sold as "all rooms have fireplaces"
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

L

Liked: Staff & service
View of the ocean was great from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brandt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, could use a few upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clay

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice veiw
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrystal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great view of the ocean but the shower was not good. No fan in the bathroom and no window. Breaker popped 20 min after we got there. No amenities at all. From the pictures it looked much nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BELINDA

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

myrtle

There was an old baked potato in the stove. We just tossed it no problem. The floor was a little dirty in the bathroom. When we cleaned up some water with the washcloth it got dirty, and there was aThere was an old baked potato in the stove. We just tossed it no problem. The floor was a little dirty in the bathroom when we cleaned up some water with the washcloth it got dirty and there was a leak in the toilet. Otherwise we absolutely loved it and we will be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved our time here. Staff were welcoming and the cottage was just perfect for our weekend away! The view was absolutely stunning! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Ester Lee is our favorite Pet Friendly Hotel in LC

This is a quaint vintage mid-century boutique hotel on the top of a bluff just before Taft. We stayed in one of the pet friendly cottages with an ocean view. The room was quite a large suite and very clean, no pet scents. There were add'l chairs to watch tv, along with a full kitchen with table, chairs, dishes and pans, fridge, oven and stove. The only drawback was a very small bathroom and shower, but it was still very nice for an overnight stay at the beach. The staff was friendly and checkin and out was quick.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the layout of our room. The view was amazing. Everything was neat and clean. Comfortable bed. The shower could use some updating, new shower head? But it was clean and worked well. The WiFi was down, but they said if we didn't want to stay because of that they would not charge us. They were very nice and we loved the room and the view to much to leave. The price was great and the fireplace worked well. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private and cute
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pam

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

Worst place we have stayed! Bed bugs!

Update! Bed bugs! .... Before booking I called to ask questions, but the call was to a reservation service that doesn't even live or work near the motel. They told me that after booking through a third party I could call the hotel to let them know about ADA needs. Reserved a suite for 4 people. Started calling the motel at 4pm, left a message, kept calling until 8:30pm. Office hours are from 10am to 8pm. Never got a return call! Got a welcome text, saying to let them know if we needed anything. Again I told them about the ADA needs. Got a text enroute to location that they could not meet our needs, suggested a different room type. I asked what type of room. They told me they found the type of room I had reserved with no stairs. Great. Told them I would be there after hours we made arrangements to get the key. The room was an old, smelly, run down space that looked nothing like the pictures! Sleeps 2! Half our party had to go find other accommodations at 10pm. No interior dead bolt or locks. Door rattled all night long. Furniture was filthy. Had to wait around to talk to office staff. The person at the desk was rude and uncaring about our situation. Waste of time, energy, and money! Worst place we have ever stayed! If I could give negative stars I would.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy, great ocean view, and decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

tiffany, el mirage

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is very outdated but clean and comfortable. The blinds in our room were broken so we werent able to fully enjoy the beautiful ocean view which was disappointing. But overall would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie, Cottage Grove

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the affordability for the beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025