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 clean guestrooms 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.
Languages
English
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1030 reviews
10 - Excellent
536
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1030 reviews
8 - Good
275
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1030 reviews
6 - Okay
126
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1030 reviews
4 - Poor
53
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1030 reviews
2 - Terrible
40
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
Stephen
Travelled with partner
25 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing beach! Nice staff. Way too many rules. I understand staff shortages but the list of donts in the room were hilarious. Property hasn’t been remodeled since probably 1975, give me a break.
Had a great trip to the coast. The night time gal at the front desk was very friendly and personable. The day time gal not so much a bit dry and not very friendly. Acted inconvenienced when we got there at 2:00 and told us to come back at 4:00. I understand 4:00 is check in time but was rude about it.
My refrigerator was not working so I lost my food. They could have brought me the small refrigerator that I had to walk down two doors down to use but didn't. It was an inconvenience since I was there 3 nights. I just felt like they could have done moreninstead I felt like I was a bother.
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
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lawn/walkways need care
kim
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Brianna
13 Apr 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
11 Apr 2025
Samantha
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
kathy
Travelled with family
11 Apr 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.