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
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1007 reviews
10 - Excellent
525
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1007 reviews
8 - Good
272
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1007 reviews
6 - Okay
121
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1007 reviews
4 - Poor
51
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1007 reviews
2 - Terrible
38
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
8/10 Good
Bj
Traveled with family
Apr 17, 2025
It is a funky little place, which I love, but there was about a two inch space at the bottom of the door that was not there. There was also no deadbolt for the door.
Bj
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Isabella
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
I love to stay here while on trips to the coast they are dog friendly kid-friendly big rooms always clean. Staff is always a pleasure to work with. Love that they have ocean view rooms it's just beautiful there
The property is well cared for. Walking to destinations was easy. As a solo traveler enjoyed seclusion.
sharon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
kim
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lawn/walkways need care
kim
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Brianna
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The good:
Staff was very friendly.
Room was clean and had a nice view of the ocean.
I enjoyed having a fan provided as well as the fireplace in my room.
The bad:
The motel itself seems dated and looks like an old apartment building.
The rooms have older blinds instead of curtains that don’t block out light at night from the hallway.
There was some kind of smoke alarm that shone a very bright white light every 20 or 30 seconds that was irritating to try and sleep through.
The room itself seemed dated, for the price I paid I was expecting it to be a bit more renovated, however it was very clean.
All in all, it was just an OK experience.
Room was clean. Had stairs to climb but I had help to carry items in. There was construction below so didn't have beach access. (not hotel's fault. Just disappointing) There wasn't a baking dish, but the lobby provided a pan and some aluminum foil and I made it work. Easy access. A mid-point for where we traveled. Enjoyed looking out over the ocean. Would stay here again when I am down in Oregon.
Colleen
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Samantha
Apr 11, 2025
Samantha
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
kathy
Traveled with family
Apr 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Didn't get the room I reserved online. Very cramped.
This is the second time we have stayed here. This time we got a room with a kitchen and a gas fireplace. The room was clean and the view was wonderful? Spent most of one day just watching the ocean out the big windows because it was raining so much, which was great! The only downside: We had to Hotspot off my phone for internet, because their wifi was down. No big deal.
When you choose your room online there are no actual pictures of the room you choose because it literally hadn’t been updated since the 80s. You are unable to regulate or even turn off the original furnace heater in your room that was set so uncomfortably high I couldn’t sleep even with the window open. The bed was sub standard and the mattress was cheap and uncomfortable. The owners have not made any investments to the property and it shows. Take your money and choose another hotel.
Went to work. Beautiful views and staff was great. Stayed here because advertised 3 beds. One queen size, the other 2 were child size. Not comfortable at all.
Way absolutely perfect for all I needed. It was an older cottage and brought back amazing memories.
Service was great. Checked it quickly and went I went in with questions they were answered with great knowledge.
For a place that has been around a while, they are really attempting to keep a friendly and open place. I can imagine the upkeep on a place like this, so close to the water. The view is definitely a huge bonus and within walking distance of access to beach. I had a good stay while taking it easy...with a nice view.
I could hear the fridge running over the sound of the ocean lol. And there was construction near the property and we needed to drive to get beach access somewhere else. It was a fine place to stay, and the view was pretty- but for the money I don’t think it was quite worth it.