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Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Lincoln City motel

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

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

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1 bedroom Cottage w/Jacuzzi, Oceanview Pet Friendly

  • 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

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

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

1 Queen Cottage with Oceanview Pet Friendly

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom Queen Cottage w/kitchen, Ocean Pet Friendly

  • 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

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

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

2 Queen Studio w/Oceanview Non-Pet

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 Queen Studio with Oceanview Non-Pet

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Queen Studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 Queen studio w/Kitchen, Oceanview Non-Pet

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Lincoln City

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Lincoln City motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Theatre West and 2 miles (3 km) of Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio. Siletz River and North Lincoln County Historical Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lincoln City Outlets - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Devils Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lincoln City Cultural Center - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Chinook Winds Casino - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mo's Seafood & Chowder - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kyllo's Seafood & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pier 101 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Lincoln City motel
As a guest of Ester Lee Motel, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Ester Lee Motel 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.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ester Lee Motel 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ester Lee Motel to the airport?

Ester Lee Motel is 98.1 mi (134-min drive) away from the Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ester Lee Oceanview Inn?

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ester Lee Oceanview Inn on May 26, 2025 start from $89.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ester Lee Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ester Lee Motel.

How close is Ester Lee Motel to the beach?

This motel is 6.2 mi (10-min drive) from Lincoln Beach and 14.3 mi (23-min drive) from Neskowin Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ester Lee Motel offer free breakfast?

Ester Lee Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ester Lee Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Chinook Winds Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ester Lee Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ester Lee Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Ester Lee Motel have a pool?

Ester Lee Motel does not have a pool.

Does Ester Lee Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Ester Lee Motel to downtown Lincoln City?

Ester Lee Motel is 1.4 mi away from Lincoln City.

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view. A little small but comfortable. This is a older style motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Do your research. Read the reviews.

This is my first stay at this location. I, like a dummy, did NOT read the latest Google reviews. They tell the whole story. First, the view is hard to match - 10 stars! The rest, not so much. We booked a cottage which, based on the description and photos, was well equipped. Unfortunately, the room has not been updated since the 1940s,it was run down, the bed SAGGED! The door, the locks, stove, microwave and refrigerator were rusted and nasty. The room, located down a long flight of narrow, slippery stairs, was freezing. Turning on the gas fireplace dis nothing, it was also corroded and non-functional. We finally found a remote that turned on a cheap electric fireplace that was half hidden by the old couch. Still the room was freezing. In an attempt to salvage the experience we tried to heat some dinner in the microwave, only to have the power for the whole room for out. The front desk person explained that the cottage still had 1940s wiring and we couldn't turn on so many things! Yeah... Your choice, lights, heat or microwave! We demanded, and after some time received a new room in a more modern part of the motel (note - the clerk told us when we arrived that no other rooms were available, in spite of the fact that it was a Thursday afternoon and the parking lot was empty.) On the positive side, the new room was comfortable and modern, though the TV did not work. We stayed both booked nights, mainly because the view is so special from this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with family

Loved the stay

Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Danette G

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Freezing Experience

We had to make the best of a not great situation. Got there and our "cottage" was upstairs?? Odd? Then asked for change of room and was told there was another room at ground level that had a wood fireplace instead of gas. At that time i didn't know that was the primary heat source. We got in there and it was freezing!!! Person in charge said first bundle of wood was free, but others would be $10. It was our ONLY form of real heat except for a small oil heater and a defective wall heater?? No heat in bedroom or bathroom. Then after we got fire going and the chill off half of the "cottage" had no power. The wall heater flipped it! As I said, we made the best of it, did not buy wood from them,(should have been free because only real source of heat). FYI SAFEWAY SELLS SAME BUNDLES FOR JUST UNDER $7. The fire was nice, but by morning it was freezing again. No deadbolt on door was disconcerting!! Only real redeeming part was THE VIEW!!! Will never stay here again and do not recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antonio (desk host) made sure our stay was on the top floor; hot shower; comfortable bed; white clean linens; beach access close by; suite w/bedroom was spacious; refrigerator, oven, microwave for convenience; three large windows gave us plenty of space to see the beautiful ocean, absolutely nothing in front of us and you could hear the waves through the day and night. Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maraina

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024