Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

2.5 star property

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1 Queen Cottage w/ kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly | Dining room
1 bedroom Queen Cottage w/kitchen, Ocean Pet Friendly | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom Cottage w/Jacuzzi, Oceanview Pet Friendly | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom Queen Cottage w/kitchen, Ocean Pet Friendly | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
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

1 bedroom Cottage w/Jacuzzi, Oceanview Pet Friendly

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom Cottage w/ Kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Cottage with Oceanview Pet Friendly

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 bedroom Cottage w/Kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom Queen Cottage w/kitchen, Ocean Pet Friendly

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom Cottage deluxe with kitchen and ocean view Pet Friendly

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Queen Studio with Oceanview Non-Pet

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom Suite w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Queen Studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Queen Cottage w/ kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 bedroom Cottage Deluxe w/Kit, Ocean Pet Friendly

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Free local calls
  • 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 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

6/10 Okay

Robin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice apartment like room. Beds and kitchen were good. No wifi or beach access. 101 noise at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Budget friendly with nice view, but poor service

View was nice and price was reasonable. Could not get in contact with the front desk and arrived after their office was closed. Was glad to see the Emergency # on the door and was able to get my key quickly. Could not get anyone to answer my request for the wifi password.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location and exellent oceanview. The interior was minimalistic but functionable. The only drawback for me was the set of stairs to and from the unit. However, stairs are not my friend these days but it was worth the trouble for the unit we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a perfect place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So warm, cozy and safe. It was the perfect get-away :))
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I've wanted to stay here for a while, a great location. Staff was so friendly and we had a great view. Only complaint I have is that I thought I was booking a certain unit and ended up in basic room after I paid to upgrade. That's probably because I booked through Expedia instead of directly with the Esther Lee. Overall, pretty happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the ocean from our cottage. And cottage is very clean. The shower had awesome pressure, but had to let the water warm up for a few minutes. Would have liked to have not so watered down dish soap to clean our dishes. Noticed a dry soiled tile in the corner of the bedroom on the ceiling, when all other tiles were clean and brand new. The electric fireplace didn't put out much heat when topped at 82. To keep the cottage nice and warm, you have to have the bedroom heater on all the way up and the electric fireplace on all the time, other wise, if you turn them both off, it will get pretty cold. Had to put towels on the door and close it, due to cold air blowing in. Needs front door air seals. You could see a quarter inch of daylight coming from top and opening of front door side. Pans, cups and untensils were very clean when we were ready to cook in the cottage. Needs a light over the stove. And a curtain over the bathroom window, so no one sees a person undressing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celestina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Okay stay

I specifically booked a room with a fireplace, that was not working. The toilet took about 5 minutes to first each time with multiple tries, there was no shower head.... was an okay stay but we probably won't be back for the price vs what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Don't stay here

When we first arrived at the property 30 minutes early, we were told our room was not ready. We left and came back an hour or so later and checked in. When went to our cottage, there was a car parked on the walk way blocking our door forcing us to walk thru bolders and wrestle our bags into our room. The cottage was old and had an old smell to it. We asked the front desk to have the car moved for our safety. If there was an emergency we would have had a hard time getting out. It was moved a few feet ahead, still in the walk way around 6am instead of into an open parking space. The bed and linen were also old. We will not ever be returning to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dejah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the friendly atmosphere great location and nice ocean views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very wonderful view of the Pacific.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy, Oregon City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from our room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

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

Not likely to stay again

Lobby hours are somewhat inconvenient being 10am - 8pm. There is an after hours number that was called to find out how to make gas fireplace work but after calling 3 times, letting it ring 5 or 6 rings it went to a voicemail message. Voicemail message indicated to try number a couple times and if no answer to call yet another number. Never went there however and gave up. Window in room 211 had gap in between such that a very good wind came through along side the makeshift plastic slide on bottom and stick to hold it cosed. Door to room also had huge wind draft around it. Bathroom door looked to be chewed up on both top and bottom as if animals scratched at it to get in/out so solution was to flip door to only have it happen again. We had stayed here a few years back in room 210 and it wasn't as bad. Room 211 however this stay was horrible. Seems almost as if maintenance doesn't exist and hotel reminds me of owners running it as "slum lords" with little to no money back into it for upgrading/upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

King Tides

Enjoyed our stay a great deal. Relaxing hearing the waves. Great view of the ocean, though the windows could use a rinse. Overall a good vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donovan

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

Budget friendly great view

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025