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Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel: Traveler Reviews

1035 NW Harbor Ave, Lincoln City, OR 97367
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Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel
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Jackson, Wyoming
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88 reviews 88 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“location can't be beat but the rooms leave something to be desired”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

I could really tell they tried to renovate the rooms, but it looks like they just did it themselves or hired an inexperienced carpenter. What sounded like a good idea on paper ended up being a hindrance once we arrived and used the hot tub in the middle of the bedroom space. The fireplace was nice and the bathroom didn't have anything wrong with it. The sliding glass door took all of my 6'3" 220 lb frame to open and close it. The people upstairs and next door were loud with kids so they went to bed late and got up really early, didn't bother complaining about it though. People were nice and like I said the location is really second to none. You're on the beach. I'd definitely stay here again and get the same type of room we had (first floor with a deck), but I wouldn't use the hot tub.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SailorJack O, General Manager at Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
March 21, 2013
Thank you for your review of Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Post Falls, Idaho
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Highly recommend!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

We were amazed by what a great room right on the beach we got for such a price! We are budget travelers and I would highly recommend if your looking for a reasonable price stay-wont find any better. Its an older building so obviously some wear but remodeled very tastfully,and the room was spacious. The front desk lady was very friendly and gave us some good ideas of activities in the area. We later stayed at the Tolovana Inn in Cannon Beach and wished we could go back to Sailor Jacks. I will definatelywill be returning!

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SailorJack O, General Manager at Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
March 21, 2013
Thank you for your review of Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Boise, Idaho, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Location, location, location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

Sailor Jacks is an older hotel that has been adequately freshened up. The front desk staff were great. What makes this motel so good is the location on the Lincoln City beach. You walk around the office and down a set of stairs and you are on the beach. A really nice beach with a nice mixture of flat sand and some rocks close by to explore. You can walk for quite a ways in both directions from the property. When you are done, walk up the stairs and into your room. No fighting crowds, trying to find legal parking etc. They even have lights set into the hillside pointing towards the waves so they are illuminated for a majority of the evening.
If you are looking for a new, 4 star hotel with large rooms and fancy bathrooms, look elsewhere. If you are looking for a huge picture window right next to your table with an outstanding view of the ocean 24/7, look here. This is our third or fourth stay at Sailor Jacks. Staff were especially accomodating this visit.

Room Tip: If the stairs don't bother you, the third floor has the best view.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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SailorJack O, General Manager at Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
January 30, 2013
Thank you for your recent review of Sailor Jack. We are continuing to improve the property and are glad you enjoyed the surf light too! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Sailor Jack.
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Tacoma
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41 reviews 41 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“DANGEROUS”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

The room had been recently remodeled and was fine. A bit of new caulk around the sink would have helped the appearance. My big gripe, and this is a big one, is the parking lot. It is small and dark. We were on our way out to enjoy New Year's Eve, and I stepped into a sunken drainage grate which was about 3 inches deep. I spent a few hours in the emergency room due to breaking both the tibia and the fibula at the ankle. Because of the papers you sign when you check in, "sign here, initial here" the hotel claims to not be liable. I now need surgery and plates put in my ankle. It would have been nice if they had offered to pay my deductible. But nooooo. So, this is a clean, cheap place to stay with a great ocean view. Just carry a large flashlight when you are in the parking lot. (And your medical insurance card.)

Room Tip: All rooms are ocean view.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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SailorJack O, General Manager at Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
January 5, 2013
When we were made aware of the incident, we expected them to come back and show us the injury. We thought everything was okay and feel sorry that she had a bad experience. The drainage and light situation is a Lincoln City matter - the drainage area and the lights belong to the City. We try to contact the City frequently, but they set their own schedule.
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“Excellent stay for the price”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012 via mobile

Friendly place for people and pets. Like the jacuzzi and incredible view . Bed jacks would be helpful so you can gaze out at the waves without lifting your head.



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  • Stayed December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SailorJack O, General Manager at Sailor Jack Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
January 4, 2013
Thank you for your recent review of Sailor Jack and your suggestions have been noted! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
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Sailor Jack Ocean Front Hotel Lincoln City
Sailor Jack Ocean Front Hotel
Address: 1035 NW Harbor Ave, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Region: United States > Oregon > Oregon Coast > Lincoln City
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
#16 On the Beach Hotels in Lincoln City
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
One of the finest vintage lodging accommodations in Lincoln City, this hotel offers 40 oceanfront guest rooms with many room styles and sizes to choose from including rooms with fireplaces, decks (1st floor only), Jacuzzis and Kitchen Suites. All rooms have Refrigerator, Microwave, DVD player and coffee maker. We have Guest Laundry, Sauna and free wifi. ... more   less 
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