4-star hotels in Lincoln

Lincoln is a coastal town strung along U.S. Route 101, with beaches on one side and Siletz Bay nearby for wildlife viewing. The main commercial and residential area holds most of the hotels, restaurants and shops, with easy access to the beaches and the bay. Quieter communities sit just south, and Depoe Bay is about 15 minutes away. Days fill with beachcombing, tide pooling and walks in the surrounding state parks, and the climate is mild and wet, with fog common in the mornings.

These 4-star hotels sit in and around that main district. Several addresses place them within 2 km of the centre: Surfland Hotel (1.3 km), A Lobster Lookout (1.4 km) and Lawtons View (1.8 km) on the ocean side, and A Bit Of R N R (2.4 km) and Sea Quest (2.6 km) to the south-west. Others are further out, such as Cozy Oregon Resort Condo Steps to Lincoln Beach at 12.0 km and Salishan Coastal Lodge at 8.9 km. Couples and short-break visitors will find the central addresses convenient, families are served by properties with family rooms and pools, and self-catering kitchens suit longer stays.

Getting there and around

Lincoln is reached by car via U.S. Route 101, which runs along the Oregon coast. From Portland, take Oregon Route 18 west to U.S. 101, a drive of about two hours; from the south, U.S. 101 connects from Newport and other coastal towns. The nearest major airport is Portland International Airport, roughly two and a half hours away by car. Public transport is limited: a local bus service runs within Lincoln County, but a car is recommended. In the main district many attractions are within walking distance, and a vehicle helps for reaching beaches, parks and neighbouring communities.

When to go

Summer, from June to September, brings mild temperatures and less rain, the most comfortable conditions for beach activities, hiking and wildlife watching. Spring and fall are pleasant with fewer crowds, but expect more rain. Winter is wet and cooler, though storm-watching can be dramatic. Coastal weather changes, so visitors should be prepared year-round: summers are cool and relatively dry with highs in the 60s to low 70s Fahrenheit, winters rainy and cool with highs in the 40s and 50s, and fog is common in the morning.