Estelar Oceania

Colombia , Cartagena
CARTAGENA, Calle 1 El Laguito, 3-231
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Darrick

Nice view and quaint furnishings.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Kent

Fun place to stay, but would request ground floor as had just had knee replacement surgery. Stairs made it tough. I did not realize that all cottage rooms were not ground floor .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Julie

Watching whales from my room was the best part of the stay. Last day of my visit I saw a Doe and 2 fawns outside my window on a small trail towards the beach. The room was amazing and spacious. My back loved the pillowtop mattress. The only part that I didn't like was the steep walk down to the beach and back up. Definately going to come back next Vacation.

Self

2/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Cheryl

The view of the ocean was the one redeeming quality of this motel room! The worst thing was the bed!!! The bed was probably from the 70’s, incredibly lumpy and old!!! The heat lamp and fan in the bathroom didn’t work! We tried to cook a pizza in the oven and the oven didn’t heat up!!! The 2 chairs to lounge on were old and dirty!!! It was a terrible stay!!! Couldn’t wait to go home! Our room was room 111! Will never use Ester Lee motel again!!!

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

michelle

It was well equipped, and the view was perfect. It needed a little maintance though. Will stay again though, just based on the view

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Mary

We love the location as it is right on the beach. We’ve stayed there many times and it has always been very clean. The motel is older and therefore the rooms are too, but again they are clean and comfortable. We were disappointed for the first time with this latest visit. The blinds were too old in the bedroom and main room. Part were bent and one window blind was broken and hung slightly down with only one corner of the blind that would lower so it was lopsided. The fridge is old, but worked. But, the left side of the fridge that was exposed to the kitchen was all scraped up. It looked horrible. We were shocked they rented that room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Matt

We did the jacuzzi room with living room. We loved the view, had beautiful days, and the room was stocked with everything we needed. We 100% will be back. It felt kinda like a cabin on a beach vibe. WiFi was 425/50 in speed, more than good enough. The tub was awesome for my wife who really wishes she had a tub like this at home. We stayed 3 nights and she was in it each night. It was a very pleasant stay.

Of note, there are 32 stairs DOWN to the room (up when you leave). While it was fine for us, mobility issues would be a concern if you were not steady on your feat. (Elderly/etc) This is a “just so you know”comment. It’s not bad, but it was a surprise.

I needed an extension cord to reach my side of the bed for a CPAP device, and box to put it on as there isn’t a night stand. I had both with me so I was fine, but just a heads up if you sleep on the left side of the bed and use a medical device - so you are not caught off guard. This is just a note, not a criticism of the property,

We loved it. We may make it a yearly birthday tradition for my wife! Can we just not go back to work next week and stay here!?

Thank you so much for a great stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Jason

The accommodations suited my needs perfectly. I just needed a place to put my stuff and sleep for two nights. The ocean/sunset view was pretty picturesque; the staff was great. I will stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Angel

Location was amazing, staff was very friendly

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Kiyah

Nice place to stay with a great view of the ocean

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

Frank

Staff - great. Older hotel, we stayed in the 2 story portion. Very clean for it's age. Bed comfy, ocean view good. Only two issues were plumbing related, which hopefully will be fixed promptly. One - dripping sound from upstairs, either a neighbor left the sink dripping overnight, or there's a small leak they are aware of. Also, the shower went cold in less than 2 minutes, so we waited till we got home to shower. Given how nice the staff were, we may stay there again in the future.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Donna

We've stayed here before, but now it is in desperate need of updating. Very old and rundown condition with stained carpets, water damage to walls, everything is shabby, etc. However, the location, view and beach are great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Bobbie

Even though this property is older, it was clean and had a beautiful view of the ocean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

tracey-ann

The view of the ocean was amazing. The staff were so very helpful, I cannot say enough good about them! The room was spacious- with a comfortable living room and fireplace!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Donna

Old dirty they gave us the wrong room and when i asked to get the correct room they twll me they are full but they lied the parking lot was mostly empty . The bed was hard the coffee pot didnt wirk no heater . And im disabled with my service dog and they put me in a room that had steep stars and i almost fell . Also only one burner works on the stove . I wont be coming back . I ended up getting another room at the seahorse much better and only $15 more . I will never go back the ester lee ever !

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Amelia

The location is great. The staff is great. The buildings definitely show their wear.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Dana

The room was clean and the view was spectacular! The staff could not have been more accommodating, answering all questions and going above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Loved every minute of our stay.

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Errol

The view was great. The kitchen was clean and had everything we needed. The bathroom was clean but only had one towel and the hairdryer was busted. The bedding should be inspected, both came home a rash. I hope it’s not staphylococcus. The day we left I saw that my car had been ran into while parked. The staff told me they don’t have cameras on the lot and sorry we couldn’t help.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2026

Tun

Great ocean view room but lacks the cleanliness and the shower head in the bathroom is very low.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Nicole

Perfect ocean view, very relaxing. Easy beach access. Cottage pet friendly and private/quiet. Relaxing stay!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Pamela

Staff was wonderful. Especially Madison and the manager. So helpful, patient and accommodating. We were very disappointed in the room we got. I think it was the last room to accommodate for people in the spring break week. I did not know such a room existed as in my many states I have always been in the front row of cottages. The four of us cousins and sisters are in our 70s and the stairs down to the room and down to the second bedroom in the room. We’re very hard to navigate. We were also disappointed that although we had a lovely view from the picture window in the room, it was not what we were used to staying at the Ester lee in a cottage. Now that we know how to book so that we get the room we like we will be able to avoid that problem, but it was quite disappointing.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

Irene

Great view.

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Cindy

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Gene

The fire place was nice and easy to control the temp.

The television cable stopped working the second night in the middle of a show and wouldn't restart. The night staff had no idea how to fix it and was not helpful at all about getting it repaired.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

anthony

Was very clean but a bit dated would recommend

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Todd

The ocean view is truly priceless. The room was clean and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves each night was such a relaxing experience. The location made it easy to enjoy the coastline, and I would absolutely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Chris

Very friendly staff. Check-in and check-out super easy.
Great view of the ocean and the beach!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Patricia

Room was small, but comfortable. I thought the window and sill was kind of dirty.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Maureen

Ester Lee is unpretentious and provides everything you need! Amazing ocean view, comfortable and calming room with a very good bed. It is my favorite escape!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Michael

Loved our stay here as a family. Everything was clean and accessible. The ocean view is unbeatable and that is the main reason we decided on this property. Its in a convenient location and our car was very easy to get to. I will say the wifi its not great. But we didnt stay here for the wifi so we were okay. Overall would definitely come back here for another stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Sam

We love staying at this little gem of a motel. My wife and I come here often during the off-season, and it feels like our home away from home. The ocean views are beautiful and never get old. There’s something peaceful about seeing the water right outside your window.

One of our favorite things is that every room is different, so each stay feels like a brand new experience. Every room has its own unique charm and flavor, which makes it fun every time we visit.

The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. You can really feel how much they care about their guests. It’s also super pet-friendly, which means our pets get just as warm of a welcome as we do.

They even have board games and videos available to rent, which makes for cozy nights in and the fire place is a perfect addition. The kitchenettes are fully stocked with everything you need to cook meals, which is such a plus. And the cleaning staff does an amazing job. Everything is always spotless and comfortable.

Plus, it’s just a short, easy walk to the beach. We can’t recommend this place enough. A special spot for sure.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Monica

We had a wonderful view of the ocean. They provided all amenities for a comfortable stay with our dog. We stayed warm and cozy. The wifi was sufficient for our needs and was faster than many places we have stayed. We stay here a couple of times or more every year.

Pet

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Paul

My previous stays at Ester Lee were adequate. The hotel was ancient and shabby, but it was run reasonably well and was a plausible alternative if better places were booked. That ended on this trip. I don't know if they have a new owner, but the place is now falling completely apart. The cottage I reserved did not have hot water. They said it would not be fixed soon so they replaced it with a small room on the bottom floor of the hotel. They refused to compensate me for the downgrade, claiming falsely they were the same price. I had just booked the cottage and saw the prices for different options so I knew that was false. One of the other buildings had boarded up windows. That is crazy. Whatever caused the collapse in facility maintenance and service makes it unsuitable for my travel needs. I will not be going back. The front desk employees complained about management ignoring maintenance needs. That is a major red flag for me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Donna

The kitchen was nice to have its in need of updating throughout its a vintage motel on the hillside but good price and great ocean view. The staff was very nice and we brought our large dog with us and he enjoyed as much as we did.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

BARBARA

We come here, same room, every year as do many retired people who love the retro style of accommodations! I grew up in this style of home with my family and now I have grown, I love returning to my childhood by staying at the Ester Lee for a week every year. Nothing fancy, actually just the opposite, but the view…..AMAZING….the comfort…AMAZING…! Our 1 week on the coast as our home away from home!!!! LOVE IT HERE.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Heidi

Great vuew

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

David

Nice, cozy place

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

CHARLOTTE

The ocean view was great. There was new flooring in the room since we stayed in january. They need to do other improvements but it all is workable. We'll stay there again.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

terry

Another great stay in the cottages

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Jessica

Amazing views!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Rick

There is a beautiful view from our room. We loved the fireplace and the bed was great too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Eric

The ocean view is first and foremost the best part about our stay. The room was extremely clean and pet friendly which was amazing! Staff was kind, and there was plenty of shampoo and other amenities for us to count on.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Mary

Room was clean, staff was kind and helpful. Window screen needs replaced. Bed was comfortable. View was nice!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Lisa

Room is old. Lights out in bath, carpet frayed. Could use some upgrades.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Kendra

Wonderful ocean view room with a fireplace for a fair price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

christopher

Great spot, nice room, great price

Self

2/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Gregory

We paid for a one room with kitchenette and they said they didnt have such a room. They but us in a single room without a kitchenette then they changed us to a single room with kitchenette not one that we booked. They said your information is incorrect and have never had a one bedroom with kitchenette. Very disappointed. Paid too much for the room we received

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Tony

Good location friendly staff just a little out dated but a good experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Maureen

The Ester Lee is my favorite inn to visit. Rooms are comfortable, staff members are helpful and welcoming, and that view is heart-stopping.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Sylvia

Extra clean room
Great view
Nice staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Ruth

The rooms were clean and the staff were exceptionally helpful. Only complaint - there was not much water pressure and the water was not that hot. For the wonderful view and other comforts, it was well worth the stay. Will come back to the Ester Lee Oceanview Inn.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Waylon

Room could definitely use some love and more firewood (would have been nice to know more wasn’t available), one small cadet heater. It was always cold.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Sabine

The room was nice, simple, and the view was outstanding.
We enjoyed our stay very much

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Dana

The staff was incredible, the room was spotless, and the view was priceless.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Lori

The room was dirty and falling apart. Horrible condition. We didn’t stay and asked for a refund. Chipping paint, big ceiling patch, peeling floor. Big bug in the bathroom

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Timothy

Second time staying there, everything was as expected.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Terry

Great ocean view. Clean room. Only downside we booked a cottage online and got a studio when we there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

justine

Staff is very courteous and respectful; the room was nice although the handles on the faucets show some wear and tear; the refrigerator temperature needs adjusting
other than that the place is wonderful

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Mary

Loved fireplace. Not noisy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Renee

Amazing stay. Lovely ocean view and easy ocean access!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

Mike

Staff.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

Kristina

The Ester Lee is a neat historic motel in Lincoln City. The views of the Ocean are awesome! The room was updated for the age of the motel. A few of the furnishings were a bit worn and the bathroom could use a remodel and it had no fan. Overall we enjoyed our stay. My biggest complaint is that I paid for a 2 bedroom Cottage Deluxe w/Kit, Ocean Pet Friendly that slept 5 with 2 queens and a twin and when I checked in this is not the room I was given. I told the front desk staff that I got the wrong room and she said they are changing the twin beds over to sleeper sofas and that they put me in the correct room. This is false advertising or a case of bait and switch as a sleeper sofa is not the same as a 3rd bed. I feel like I overpaid for the room I got so be aware if booking this room!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

They room was VERY clean. No excessive noise. The staff was extremely helpful. We'll stay again.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

PAMELA

Staff was great and our little cottage was just perfect for its age.
Will be back again.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Anjanet

Nice little place beautiful views. Friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

tnvmiller

The room clean as usual. The staff was very helpful and they always go out of their way to accommodate you. Thanks again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Dena

Nice staff, good view and location. No frills but it was as expected.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Teresa

Yes it was a wonderful quiet stay. Beautiful view.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

Jason

Great view, friendly staff.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2026

Heather

Have stayed previous to this stay in one of the 2 bedroom cottages. This time we were in the 2 level section and it was great until we went to bed. Neighbors above us were up at 5am stomping around. Assuming it was water pipes

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Chitra

Kind staff, clean room and beautiful view. The only complaint is that one of the blinds were broken in our room so we could not enjoy the full ocean view. Also there is no coffee in the lobby as mentioned. Wonderful comfortable stay overall.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Michael

Great stay! Only thing was that the heat was on when we arrived and the temperature was 93 degrees. Don’t know why but the maintenance guy stopped by and was very apologetic about leaving the heat on. It did take most of the evening to get the heat out of the place. I will book another stay in the future.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Philip

The staff was great, the view was amazing but Booking. Com deceived me with the pictures of my room which was not what I got. I won’t book there though them again because of this I will only go through the hotel.
Again it’s not the hotels fault it’s the booking agency

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Keith

The room was very clean and tidy.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Traci

All of the above

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jan 2026

Vicki

This room was great, staff great. You should not put children upstairs. The first day they ran for 5 hours above our head, yes 5 hours. Sounded like a herd of elephants. The view is great! Based on view it's a 5!

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Randy

Everything was fine. It was average. But a great deal for the price and girl at the counter at check in was super friendly

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2026

Cindy

The fireplace wasn't working well. The staff was very friendly and helpful. But it never worked right.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

JEFF

The room was clean and inviting with the oceanfront view.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Aimee

No breakfast. Fireplace lovely.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Katya

Great location view! Excellent hospitality from staff!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Sara

Yes

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Larry

Great front desk staff, wonderful view

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

David

The view from room 217 is outstanding and I will look for that room again upon our next visit. This is an older motel, no elevator but has a full kitchen and seperate bedroom. Some road noise but it's not bad. Takes a couple of minutes for the hot water to get to the faucets and I think the shower is possessed. Difficult to find a comfortable temperature and will go ice cold if someone uses the hot water from another room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2026

Jose

Great view of the ocean. The rooms were clean and warm. I would recommend this rustic motel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Glen

Yes,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2026

Ruth

The room was clean and cozy. The view was great. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2026

Erin

Beautiful views of the ocean, clean room and kind staff. The property is a little rundown, but the rooms had some updates. I appreciate the full kitchen. Bathroom towels could be bigger. Don't use microwave and toaster at the same time. 😀

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Michael

Clean, responded to maintenance issue right away. Fireplace was a nice feature!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2026

Carla

The room was too warm with no way to adjust the heat.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Stanley

Good location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Carla

Everything great

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Jennifer

Beautiful view, room a little outdated and the bathroom situation was not great. Toilet ran all night and the shower made a high pitched screaming sound when temp turned to hot

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Bayli

Very accommodating.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Samuel

Floors were a little soft in spots near small bed, main bed was small. Needs tongs for kitchen. Those are very minor complaints. Views were outstanding. Fireplace and dog friendly were the reasons for me choosing this place. I will repeat

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2025

Kirstin

The fireplace did not keep the unit warm enough for us.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Bayli

Amazing staff and location!

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Sujit

Clean but rundown in areas.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Barry A

Room was spotless. Recommend a security lock on the inside of the door and a floor lamp in the TV area. Front desk lady excellent service.
Having stayed numerous times over the years and always please with hospitality.
Thank for having us.

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

Justin

Main bed was on a roller frame, that still had the wheels on it, so the bed moved constantly, even when just moving in bed. This place is fun, and quaint, but the cottages are in need of renovation. Bathroom was very small--I would have gladly sacrificed some room in the bedroom or living room for a larger bathroom. The living space is huge, but you could expand the kitchen and bathroom and still have lots of room. None of this would keep me from staying again. But some who are pickier than me might feel different.

Leisure Self