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Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom Cottage w/Jacuzzi, Oceanview Pet Friendly
2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet | View from room
Reception
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1 Queen Cottage w/ kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly | Dining room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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

1 Queen Studio with Oceanview Non-Pet

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

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1 Queen studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

1 Queen studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

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

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2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet

2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Queen Studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

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

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

1 Queen Cottage w/ kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 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

1 bedroom Cottage w/ Kitchen, Oceanview Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 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

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 the area

Lincoln City

With a stay at Ester Lee Oceanview Inn in Lincoln City, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Chinook Winds Casino and Theatre West. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Siletz River and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio.
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What's nearby

  • Theatre West - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Siletz River - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lincoln City Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mo's Seafood & Chowder - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hearth & Table - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪J's Fish and Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Waterfront motel in Lincoln City with free parking
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.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 53 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 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. 540 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1018 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is definitely an older establishment but you just can't beat the amazing view! The appliancesay be old, but the bed is comfy, the shower is hot and the staff is friendly. And you aren't going to find a better price for such an amazing view. If you are looking for a 5 (or even 4 star) luxury hotel... This is not it. But if you are looking for a nostalgic place with everything you need for a relaxing stay with a beautiful view. You can't go wrong.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This was an…interesting experience. Somewhat charming throwback of a hotel, yet obviously dated. Beverly at check-in was super sweet. When we got to our room and realized it was nothing like what we had booked, she offered to show me a couple other options. Know that there are many room layouts and what you see online is probably not what you’ll get. Bed was clean and comfortable. If you’re on the bottom floor, expect to see maintenance and housekeeping walking by your windows rolling bins of laundry and using equipment throughout the day. The shrubs need a good trim in order to make it a true oceanfront experience, otherwise you will only see the horizon. We had trouble with the heater/fireplace. Anytime we flushed the toilet it gurgled up through the shower drain and flooded the floor under the toilet. Maintenance came in a timely fashion, but I don’t believe this was a one time occurrence just for us. Taking a shower proved tricky in that the drain clogged up very quickly so you were ankle deep in the water. Very gross. The kitchen had all we needed as far as utensils, but just two of each regarding plates, bowls, cups. A couple more sets would’ve been helpful. Coffee filters would be a nice addition for those who bring their own coffee. Otherwise, prepacked Folgers filters are supplied. All in all, wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were immaculately clean! While the decor may be out of date, it’s comfortable and you cannot beat the views!
Cottages
View from living room
View from living room
Dog area includes a wash
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

randolph, ajax

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I want to complain that there was nood a good check in system. the motel closed at 8 pm and they called me with instructions about where to find the key but it was not clear enough and we had to spend time looking for the key and it was late and i was tired. then, there was no hot water and we could not shower. we left as soon as we woke and had to find hot water elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really do like this place. The bathroom towels really need to be replaced, they are old and hard. The bed also slanted in the middle. We will come back because we do like it, it just needs some minor updates.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older units nothing wrong with that. The views were great and very clean. A naughty Pine cabin style 50s era.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Slice of heaven at the beach

Our favorite beach motel on the Oregon coast. The view amazing! Parking a breeze. The BEST!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the quietness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's history, location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay in basement cottage 121. The stairway is littered & filthy, the handrail too low, and the rainwater/sand pools up by the door with nowhere to drain. I had to sweep it all out myself. Good thing it wasn't raining. It's like the room where they would send their least favorite stepchild. Very uncomfortable furniture, seats only three. No coffee table or reading lamps, room layout very awkward. I'm a short person, and the beds were way too high. Not enough blankets or pillows, brrr. The only way to heat the apartment was the electric fireplace in the living room, so we had to leave the bedroom door open.. Glad I brought a little space heater for the bathroom. Not enough utensils or plates. No way to step out onto the patio. I'm sure the other cabins were better than this one (each one is a little different). I really did appreciate the free wifi, and how accommodating they are for dogs with a nice grassy dog potty area that includes a doggie bag dispenser & trash can inside the little rain shelter, and extra linens for them to sit on inside the room. The maids do an excellent job of cleaning, and the desk clerk was really nice. The motel is at the top of a cliff, but there is access to the beach a couple blocks downhill. Be prepared for a steep walk back up the road. Be aware of the tide tables, because high tide can sometimes come all the way up to the stairs. Don't get trapped down there! I miss the old retro Ester mannequin in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy, McMinnville

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was nice but the bathroom needed updating. Also the bushes outside of Rm 122 could be pruned so view would could be even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good. Fireplace is electric. Note there is no sofa, bath tub or hair dryer. The beds are very high. I awoke several times the first night to my dog crying because he couldn't get on the bed. I moved an arm chair to the bed on night 2.Very noisy as close to 101.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, room was clean, staff was super respectful and responded quickly to any issues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Ester Lee Oceanview Inn provides a comfortable and rustic home base to return to after a day out exploring the coast. The windows from the rooms allow for a gorgeous view of the ocean, with ample space in the rooms for a longer stay. A kitchenette equiped with a cast iron skillet, and a fireplace to enjoy while watching the sun set below the Pacific. Running a shower at the same time as your neighbor will result in a very cold shower, which is great to get the day started. I was able to enjoy a few baths without trouble during my stay. Peace and privacy were both present throughout my vacation, and provided me with pleasant experience overall. I would highly recommended the Ester Lee Oceanview Inn to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have no complaints. Everything went very well. Love the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael-Jessica

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Xee

It would be nice to have breakfast with the motels. There’s no instructions on how to turn the gas heater on. The seals on the windows is not good enough and you can still hear the wave crashing and it makes hard to fall sleep. Over all ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Royce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great ocean view, parking is good....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is not clean, stain in the floors and then they lie and charge for what was there before, urine and stains from other dogs. Not enough utensils and you can hear everything from above or under. Very rude front desk and manager. Besides the view all is old and run down, not worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025