Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

We decided to have a quick run to the coast for NYE. We wanted to take our furbabies so we decided on the Ester Lee for 1 night. I booked a room with a kitchenette and we paid close to 300 for one night. Check in time isn't until 4 and check out is 11, so that is not much time especially in the winter when it gets dark early. The view was amazing through huge windows. Unfortunately, the blinds didn't work that well and you couldn't roll them up all the way across. The sitting room had two stained chairs and an old side table. No ottoman or anything to rest your feet on. The kitchenette was sparse with two plates, bowls, glasses, etc, you get the idea. I understand that these are dog friendly rooms, but for that price point there should be some comforts. If we didn't want to get charged extra we were instructed to clean up and do the dishes. We definitely will not be back.

It's been a decade or so since I stayed at the Esther Lee, but they had the best prices for dogs, so we gave it a try. So glad we did. The view is amazing, the bed was comfy and the parking was easy. It was VERY dog friendly, with only a $10 per pet, per night fee (that's low these days). Their potty yard was easy to get to and nice and roomy.||It's a million dollar view. The ocean was really talking so we didn't go to the beach, but it looked like it was a bit of a jaunt to get down there. It didn't matter since we were happy looking out the window at the ocean.||The kitchen could use more supplies for cooking, and they need to hang a little bit of artwork, but short of that it was great. We will definitely go back!

Brittney at the front desk was so friendly and was very accommodating with my pet, I reserved a room on-line that I thought was pet friendly but turns out it was not. I have stayed here multiple times, the rooms are a little out dated but the views we have had are wonderful. Electric fireplace in room and all with a spectacular view. 2 of the rooms have been a kitchenettes. Have always felt comfortable and has been affordable as well. There was one time we came here and the room was not what we expected (small) and the tv didn’t work, luckily they accommodated us and we ended up getting a lovely room with a bedroom. I believe the last 2 times we have been here Brittney was working and she helped us both times. Always very satisfied. Will try and always stay here when going through.

Awesome place to stay and really good price! Lauren at the front desk was the most helpful and caring person who went above and beyond for me. The rooms were well taken care of and fully stocked, even had its own broom for sweeping up the sand from the beach. Would suggest this place to anyone!

Location is high on a bluff overlooking the ocean - spectacular view; As mentioned a beautiful high vantage point of the ocean, I often sit at the window enjoying the peaceful serenity; In addition there is a short perhaps one block blacktop road to a concrete stairway to the ocean; My favorite time to visit is the winter, in which I try to coordinate with the King Tides; this time of year is the off-season rate which is easier on the budget; The staff at the front desk are courteous and helpful; The facilities are large accommodating rooms, a plus for me is the nostalgia because my family often stayed here throughout our summer vacations and travels. I really enjoy the location, large parking lot, just off the highway but the motel rooms are far enough away that traffic noises is not an issue.

We happened upon this place. We only could stay one night unfortunately but our room was amazing! The view was unmatched. The room was impeccably clean and the woman at the front desk was so helpful and sweet. We had two dogs with us which usually makes finding a nice place a bit more challenging. I can't say enough about this amazing motel. I highly recommend the Ester Lee Motel!!!

I have stayed here before. We have actually loved staying here every time we come to Lincoln city Oregon. Absolutely loved it. All until this last time. The room stank horribly. Our blankets had blood on them, that was visible when we walked into the bedroom. The dishwasher didn’t work. The coffee maker didn’t work, and the microwave all didn’t work. The floors, stove, doors etc were very very visibly dirty. It was insane. As I said before, we have loved staying here, the condition before was amazing, cozy, clean, and very accommodating. This has been one of our favorite places to stay. I’m not sure if they have new management, or cleaners, but the change in quality, care, attention to detail, service and just and all around the amazing experience has changed. It’s as if the pride and value of this business as a whole has changed tremendously…Downhill. The employees that we did meet, had a very strange demeanor and mannerisms of acting like they were under the influence of some kind of illegal substances . It was just very odd and off experience all together. And with that, they were unwilling to at the very least reimburse us for the cleaning deposit. I hope things change here. Like I said this has been one of our favorite locations to stay at for a few years. With big groups of family, and or friends. And we have always referred friends and families to stay at this place when they are staying near that area Because of the location and the experience we had every time before . Up until this last visit the first week of October of this year.

This was my first time here at this motel. Not exactly the room I was expecting. The bathroom is super tiny and the shower is ment for skinny tiny people. Not for me. I will come back but I do not need the kitchen so im not sure why they put me in a room with a kitchen and 2 beds. Its spacious and a wonderful view of the ocean. But I didn't ask for all that space. All I wanted was something with a view and no stairs to climb up and down. The extra fee for the kitchen was not needed, as the communication wasn't very clear.