By Deirdre Mundorf | Published Jun 23, 2022 9:45 AM

Inflatable pools for adults are a must when the weather gets hot. While heading to a community pool can be a nice way to spend a summer afternoon, doing so may not always be convenient or fit with your schedule.

However, when you have an inflatable pool in your own backyard, you’re free to use it whenever and with whomever you’d like. Below are some of the best inflatable pools for adults of 2022, from popular brands like Intex, Sun Squad, and Minnidip.

Intex is known for quality inflatable swimming pools. With more than 16,000 reviews, this giant inflatable pool—which was our experts’ favorite after testing the best inflatable pools—can hold up to eight people with its 15-foot diameter and 48-inch walls. The pool also includes a 1,000-GPH filter pump and filters to keep your water clean and safe for swimming and lounging. You can get the pool set up and ready to use in just 15 minutes without the need for any specialty tools.

Perhaps the trendiest inflatable pool brand of 2022, Minnidip is known for its chic designs and bold prints. Its OG pool fits two to three adults at just 5.5 feet wide, so it’s great for small spaces. Covered in an of-the-moment palm leaf pattern, it’s as much as a decor statement for your backyard as it is a place to cool off.

This inflatable swimming pool from Hesung is 118 inches long by 69 inches wide, making it large enough to comfortably accommodate up to two adults and four children. The pool is crafted from a thick and durable PVC material that’s both BPA- and lead-free. The design includes three individual air chambers to prevent air from escaping—helping to keep the pool inflated and ready whenever you want to splash and play.

This rectangular inflatable swimming pool comes with a removable UP50+ canopy to offer shade and protection from the sun’s UV rays. At 95 inches by 56 inches, the pool holds up to 162 gallons of water and can fit up to two adults and four children. It’s made with a puncture-resistant PVC material and has an elbow valve with a drain pipe to make draining water quick and easy.

This adult inflatable pool from Intex features a built-in bench with backrest and two cup holders for when you want to kick back and relax. The round pool is 90 inches by 86 inches with a 169-gallon capacity. It has two air chambers—each with a combo valve—to allow for rapid inflation and deflation.

While technically not a pool, this inflatable hot tub can serve as the ideal outdoor recreation spot for adults. It includes 120 bubble jets to provide relief for sore muscles and a digital control panel that you can use to adjust the jets and the water temperature—though you could always opt for no heat on a hot summer day. The hot tub boasts over 4,000 positive reviews on Amazon.

This 90-inch by 90-inch Intex inflatable pool offers a fun wave shape to bring aesthetic appeal to your backyard and maximize the interior space of the pool. With its 330-gallon capacity, the pool’s wider sidewalls help it maintain its shape and provide extra support.

This 100-inch by 66-inch rectangular inflatable pool has a 363-gallon capacity, making it large enough to comfortably fit up to two adults and two children. If you have an electric pump, you can fill the pool in as little as four minutes thanks to its large air valves. The pool is made with a safe CPC-certified PVC material with a thicker bottom panel for longer lasting durability.

The QPAU inflatable swimming pool boasts plenty of room to unwind or splash around with a few friends with its more than 800-gallon capacity. The pool measures 118 inches long by 72 inches wide and is designed with three independent air chambers that can be inflated and ready to use in under four minutes. The non-toxic and puncture-resistant PVC sides are 0.5 millimeters thick, which is thicker than a lot of other pools.

Take a dip and relax in this pool, or turn on the dolphin tail sprinkler for an extra dose of fun. The sides of this inflatable pool are even decorated with cartoon dolphins splashing around and playing in the ocean. The pool features a special design that helps prevent the water from overflowing over the edges along with a curved water valve that allows for faster drainage.

This spacious Intex inflatable swimming pool can be set up and ready for water in just 10 minutes. With its 8-foot diameter and 639-gallon capacity, you’ll have plenty of space to escape the heat with a few friends. A durable vinyl liner is incorporated into the design to offer added durability and extend the pool’s lifespan.

This Target inflatable pool by Sun Squad has a 307-gallon capacity and can hold up to four individuals. With its thick PVC construction and durable 3-tier construction, this pool is both puncture-resistant and quick and easy to set up. When you’re ready to drain the water, simply lift the drain plug on the floor.

If you love laying out and tanning, but find that you get too hot, this adult tanning bed may offer the ideal solution. Simply inflate the sun tanning tub using an electric pump and fill it with enough water to help you stay cool while you catch some rays. An inflated pillow is even incorporated into the design to support your head and neck and keep you comfortable.

The prices listed here are accurate as of publication on 6/23/22.

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