Poole's hotels cluster where the views are, which means the peninsula, and thin out as you move inland.
Sandbanks and the peninsula
The hotels here look out over either the open bay or the harbour, with the beaches a short walk away. They are the most expensive beds in town and the ones to book furthest ahead. See Sandbanks.
Near the Quay
Staying by the Quay puts the restaurants, the boat trips and the Old Town on your doorstep, and the harbour is the view.
Inland
Hotels around Ashley Cross, Parkstone and towards Broadstone trade the view for space and price, and the beaches are still a short ride away.
See also bed and breakfasts and self-catering.