Ocean View Hotel on East Cliff has views of Poole Bay and the Purbecks, and an outdoor heated pool in its gardens. Some rooms have sea views and balconies. The well-maintained seafront hotel is directly above miles of golden sandy beach, accessed by pathways or the cliff-top lift (in summer only). It is 10 minutes' walk from the town centre and award-winning gardens. Bournemouth Interchange is 1.2 miles (2 km) away. Ocean View Hotel has friendly and able staff, and evening entertainment on most nights. There is a games room at the Ocean View's sister hotel.