About Motel 6-Lincoln City, OR
Located just half a mile from Pacific Ocean beaches in Oregon, Motel 6 Lincoln City offers simple budget accommodation just off US Highway 101. Highlights include free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking with spaces for larger vehicles.
Fridges and microwaves come as standard in all straightforward air-conditioned rooms. Each room also boasts an en suite bathroom with shower, cable TV with free expanded channels and free local calls. There are accessible rooms as well.
Amenities include a round-the-clock reception, elevators and a launderette. Pets are allowed and kids can stay free.
Morning coffee is free and there are vending machines at reception selling drinks and snacks. Eateries within a few steps include diners, fast food joints and coffee shops.
Motel 6 Lincoln City is about 15 minutes’ walk from Chinook Winds Casino and less than two hours’ drive from Portland.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy location near the beach
The proximity of Pacific Ocean beaches for surfing and other activities was a big plus for most reviewers. This property was about half-a-mile from the coast and there were also various eateries and convenience stores nearby. Motorists also appreciated being just off US Route 101.
positive:
Inexpensive option was clean and comfortable
The rooms were often described as being no frills but more than satisfactorily clean, comfortable and spacious for budget-conscious travelers. Thanks to its affordable rates, many guests felt they got decent value for money. The most-recently updated rooms won the most praise from reviewers who also liked that the rooms were well-equipped with fridges and microwaves. Perks like the free pet-friendly policy and free Wi-Fi access were also a hit with guests but Internet users said the wireless signal was sometimes weak.
positive:
Friendly staff
Reviewers had plenty of praise for the customer service, often describing personnel as friendly, efficient and helpful. Moreover, check-in was often said to be swift and straightforward.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some grumbles over cleanliness and maintenance
Critics sometimes took issue with cleanliness and maintenance standards at this property. There were infrequent claims that pest control measures could have been more robust. Moreover, some guests were disappointed to discover accumulations of hair or mold in some bathrooms. Occasionally guests reported malfunctioning fridges in some of the rooms too.
negative:
Tight parking lot
It was reported that some of the parking lot spaces were on a slope making it tricky to negotiate at times. However, there was an alternative parking area that was flatter.
negative:
Irritating smells and noises reported
Although many guests said they enjoyed a pretty quiet stay, some light sleepers were bothered that they could occasionally hear noise from adjacent rooms. Musty odors or lingering smoke smells were a further nuisance for some visitors.