Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW

We found East Cliff hotel to be as expected for a BW 3* - a little worn around the edges and old fashioned decor. Although nondescript in colour and furniture, our room was very spacious and spotlessly clean (3rd floor sea view) as was the bathroom. We opted out of breakfast (extra £15) as we prefer not to be constrained by set times and it was easy enough to find coffee etc 10-15 minutes downhill walk away on the pier prom. We appreciated the free drinks offer in lieu of any housekeeping. It was easy to access the pool next door at the Carlton but it got crowded early on. The staff make this hotel - thanks to Jamol in particular for pleasant, efficient, patient and helpful service. East Cliff is in a good position for reaching the beach but remember there is an uphill climb back or a taxi ride of £6-8 depending where you leave from in town. It is also in walkable distance from the train station or £6-7 by taxi.

Hotel is in fine condition and value for money. Staff are trying the best they can but some issues with hot water running out due to a tank issue meant I was offered another room. This was excellent and handled by receptionist in a calm and professional manor. What let the trip down was the kids allowed to run up and down the halls knocking and shouting on each others doors till 3am. Not the hotels issue but gives an example of the type of people who frequent these types of hotels. Did notify the reception on check out and he said they would try to stop this but I was leaving so I hope the other guests who complained about the same thing at breakfast got this cleared up for the rest of their stay. Apart from these issues it was straight 6 or 7 out of 10 for the facilities and a 9 out of 10 for the staff.

The bedroom was very hot, a fan was provided. The curtains were hanging off the rail so couldn't be closed to block out the sun, there was an old cheerio on the bathroom floor. There was a mould patch on the ceiling in the bathroom. The TV in the bedroom did not work. Breakfast did not start until 8am.

one of the best hotels and services ive got in the area, the service is excellent trust me you wound be disappointed, its got amazing views and affordable rooms, its got inside and outside swimming pools, gyms and saunas.

Great and very affordable stay. Only downside is the car park which is £20 a day although you can stay on the side streets for free after 5pm. Bharart on reception was very helpful. Room was compact but well equipped! Would stay again but please look at the parking!!

Bit of confusion over room booking, but staff were so friendly and helpful, they sorted it quickly. All staff we met were so friendly and helpful.

Staff friendly and very hospitable, lovely room with good view. Would definitely stay here again . If needed anything from housekeeping just had to ask . Food at sister hotel was lovely . Easy access to the sea and town not much of a walk so once parked no need to take car. Only criticism would be the parking .

Lovely room with beautiful view that I wasn’t expecting. Easy to get to beach, town etc without need to take car out . Lovely food served in sister restaurant with full use of there facility’s. All staff were friendly and very attentive would definitely stay again 😁

Nice location for the beach. Lots of parking but you do have to pay

The bathroom was filthy with hairs and dirt everywhere, door handle in the bedroom was broken, stain on the bedsheet. The hotel manager said they would have given me a full refund if I’d booked direct. But when Expedia contacted the manager to act on our behalf, the manager said no.