Let's face it: We could all use a beach trip right now. Who among us hasn't longingly thought about taking a day off mid-week to sit by the water? If you're not one of the lucky few who live next to the ocean—or the very select few who happen to have a pool in their apartment building—the best inflatable pools will have to cut it for summer 2022. Fortunately, there are some great ones available, which is how you've gotten here.
Think of these inflatable pools as the perfect reason to pull out your favorite beach towels, stock up your best beach bag with a few warm-weather essentials (like your the best sunscreen in your collection) and catch some rays in your backyard. The majority inflatable pools are priced at under $100 and will be delivered to your house in less than a week (thanks, Amazon Prime!) and are super easy to inflate on your own.
And no, these are not those mini inflatable pools that can't hold more than a few small children. Some of these inflatable pools for adults are big enough to old your entire family, while others come in a bunch of cute prints and colors, so they'll match the rest of your very trendy outdoor furniture and decor. On this list you'll find a selection of the very best inflatable pools, many of which come highly recommended from thousands of glowing reviewers across the internet. Pull out your favorite on-trend bikini and take a dip in one of these pools this summer. You deserve the self-care time, we promise.
This classic blue pool from BestWay retails for just $50, is easy to set up, and has a filter in it to guarantee that your pool water is clean. Reviewers note (opens in new tab) that the filter will need replacing if you plan to use it a lot.
This inflatable pool from Intex covers all your bases: It's 6.5 feet deep, includes a repair patch if anything goes wrong, requires no assembly, and is super easy to fill. A bonus: reviewers say it's the best inflatable pool for your dog when it gets hot out.
Amazon's Homech inflatable pool is a bestseller for good reason—it's thick, can fit at least three adults, and holds up to 162 gallons of water. It only takes a few minutes to blow up, but you're going to need to purchase a separate electric pump for that.
The small bench on the inside of this massive family-friendly inflatable Intex pool means that it's great if you've little ones joining you—or if you just want to be able to sit back and relax. One reviewer wrote (opens in new tab): "No joke! I love this thing. I wish it would last forever and I hope they don't stop making it. I'll buy a new one every summer."
Prepare to (almost!) be transported to the beach with this inflatable pool from FUNAVO. It's big enough to hold six people, so the entire family can hop in. "It can fit four adults comfortably stretched out in each corner. I will be using this as much as possible this summer," one reviewer wrote (opens in new tab).
This 103" x 69" x 22" pool from Intex comes in this neon yellow-and-white colorway and is priced at just under $40 so it's a great option if you're looking for a pool that comes in a color other than blue. "This was a great idea to cool off and hang out in the heat of the summer," a reviewer wrote (opens in new tab). "Bought one for each family member."
Forget about regular old circular inflatable pools. This one from Play Day has seats in every corner and a massive space in the middle, so it's great for watchful parents who also want stay cool all summer long.
This fun floral pool set from Bestway is equipped with a built-in palm tree-shaped sprayer, so prepare to get splashed. "The palm tree sprinkler was a total hit with our kiddos and is great when [you're] tanning," a reviewer wrote (opens in new tab).
Grab Play Day's top-rated rectangular inflatable pool before it sells out—the 120-inch-long pool belongs in every backyard (that's big enough to fit it) this summer.
Whether you use it as an inflatable pool or a pretty inflatable drink cooler, you can't go wrong with this heart-shaped pick. "It’s a great addition to my backyard beach in the city," a reviewer wrote (opens in new tab).
Where are my basketball fans at? Practice your mid-range jumpers while taking a dip in this 101 x 74 x 51 inch inflatable pool that comes with a convenient drain plug.
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