Updated: March 2018
8 Best Inflatable Pool Floats and Toys to Buy in 2018!
Summer is the prime season to stock up and upgrade your pool, the place where you spend most of your lazy days lounging around in the water. Fortunately, pool floats are becoming more and more trendy with many companies coming up with new and innovative floats. But the question is, where do you even start? Do you need inflatable pool floats, inflatable water slides, or an inflatable bar? Whatever it is you may need, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top pool floats for you to choose from.
Here’s 8 best inflatable pool floats and toys to buy in 2018:
Party Bird Floating Island
Personal Animal Islands for You and Your Friends to Float On
Bottom Line:
Perfect for people who love to float in style! These island floats will let you carry up to 5 other friends for some water fun.
Pros:
Stylish look, Fits multiple people, Other features included (cooler, cupholders).
Cons:
Longer inflation time due to size.
These Party Bird Floating Islands from Sam’s Club are enormous pool floats that are shaped like a peacock, unicorn or flamingo. The personal animal islands hold up to 6 people and even have an included cooler and cupholders! They stretch to about 10 feet long and 10 feet wide making it more ideal for a lake house vacation than a commercial pool.
Due to the massive size of the inflatables, it takes about 20 minutes (according to an individual’s review) to pump the inflatable by a single handheld air pump.
Available here.
Inflatable Single Rider Towable Lets You Ride the Waves
Bottom Line:
The Sumo Tube Inflatable is the perfect accessory for the person who’s looking for some adrenaline-filled fun. Simply put on the jacket-like inflatable and ride away on the waves for some wild water fun.
Pros:
Tons of fun, Included guard prevents splashing.
Cons:
Only 1 rider, Not suitable for younger ages.
The SportsStuff Sumo Tube is a single chamber tube made 100% of heavy-gauge PVC that is attached to the rider like a jacket. Simply connect a standard tow rope to the splash guard in front of you to ride the waves and even do 360s! You can also choose to just ride the beach waves with your Sumo Tube as well.
The Sumo Tube measures 33″ x 33″ when fully inflated.
Available here.
Watch the demo below!
Private Floating Island with Built-In Coolers and Cupholders
Bottom Line:
This is the go-to floating island inflatable for groups with larger crowds. The Tropical Tahiti Island lets you house you and up to 6 friends with built-in coolers and suntanning decks for a relaxing experience like no other.
Pros:
Fits multiple people, Other features included (cooler, cupholders, suntanning decks).
Cons:
Longer inflation time due to size.
The Tropical Tahiti Inflatable Floating Island is an inflatable pool float that you can use for you and up to 6 friends! Included with the inflatable floating island are two suntanning decks, eight cupholders, and two built-in coolers. The built-in platform makes it easy to get on and off the floaty at all times.
The Tropical Tahiti Inflatable Floating Island measures an enormous 155″ x 129″ x 30″ in size.
Available here.
Floating Inflatable Pool Toy Lets You Ride a Bull in the Pool
Bottom Line:
The Inflat-A-Bull from Intex is a great addition to any pool for a unique experience like no other. The fun bull-riding offers an exciting way to host competitions with your friends/family to see who can last the longest.
Pros:
Stylish look, Tons of fun, Unique experience.
Cons:
Tricky to get on at first, Harder to inflate.
The Intex Inflat-A-Bull is an inflatable pool toy that acts as a fun bull-riding experience in the water. Host competitions with your friends/family to see who can last the longest! The Inflat-A-Bull is designed with innovative photo-realistic printing technology for it to look similar to an actual bull. It features durable 17.5 gauge vinyl, 3 air chambers, and durable grab handles for your friends to help shake.
The Inflat-A-Bull measures 96″ x 77″ x 32″ in size.
Available here.
Watch the demo below!
Wibit Sports Park Solutions
Customizable Obstacle Sports Park on Open Water / Pool
Bottom Line:
The Wibit Sports Solutions are a perfect choice for a large group of people looking for a large inflatable float to play on. Many different combinations of obstacles are available to choose from including spring boards, action towers, and balance beams.
Pros:
Extremely large for multiple people, Tons of fun, Customizable obstacles.
Cons:
Hard to set-up, Requires open water / large pool, can be pricey.
The Wibit Sports Park Solutions are different combinations of obstacle parks you can inflate to have floating in the open water or a commercial pool. Made with over 48 inflatable components including balance beams, bridges, decks, towers, cliffs, slides, long and high jump areas, trampolines and swings, the Sports Park can become as large as 130 feet long by 105 feet wide by 10 feet high and can accommodate up to 60 people.
It uses 6 electric pumps and takes roughly 3 hours to fully inflate.
Available here.
Watch the demo below!
Pigro Felice Modul’air Inflatable Floats
Inflatable Floats Attach to Make Customizable Furniture in Your Pool
Bottom Line:
Perfect for the person who loves lounging in the pool, these modular inflatable floats allow you to attach and detach certain pieces to create customizable furniture in your pool. Whether its pillows, cupholders, a cooler, or anything else you can think of, Pigro Felice has it.
Pros:
Customizable, Can be used in pool or on land.
Cons:
Can be costly depending on the amount of floats you want.
The Pigro Felice Modul’air Inflatable Floats are a set of square shaped inflatable floats that use internal magnets to connect with one another and create beautiful designed ‘furniture’ within your pool. Each float is made with heavy duty and durable PVC to ensure that it’s strong and lasting. The floats also use dual valve technology to ensure that the inflation/deflation process is quick and easy.
The Modul’air Inflatable Floats are available in a variety of different colors and styles.
Available here.
Watch the demo below!
Swimline Floating Tiki Bar Pool Float
An Inflatable Bar That Brings the Party Right to Your Pool
Bottom Line:
Be the talk of the party with this Inflatable Tiki Bar Pool Float! Equipped with drink holders, coolers and a canopy to shelter you, this would definitely make the highlight of a pool party.
Pros:
Stylish look, Multiple drink holders and storage.
Cons:
Only stays inflated for about 6-7 hours (according to review).
The Inflatable Tiki Bar Float is a swim-up Tiki bar that comes equipped with 6 drink holders, 2 ice storage bins, and a stay cool canopy to shelter you from the sun. It’s a perfect accessory to a pool party suitable for both day and night. It’s stylish and vibrant design is sure to grab the attention of all your party attendees.
The Inflatable Tiki Bar measures 90″ wide x 90″ high.
Available here.
Swimline Game Station Set with Waterproof Playing Cards
Inflatable Game Station Set Lets You Play Card Games in the Pool
Bottom Line:
Bring game night to the pool with this inflatable game station set. The waterproof playing cards ensure you can enjoy your card games with no worry. Perfect for any sized family or group of friends.
Pros:
Waterproof accessories, Chairs can be used as regular floats.
Cons:
Only two seats available, Limited to card games.
The Swimline Game Station Set allows you to enjoy a fun game of cards without leaving the pool! The floating game station includes 2 inflatable sling seats that can connect to the table, as well as, a set of waterproof playing cards to prevent cards from getting wet mid game.
The Game Station Set measures 89.5″ x 43″ x 11″
Available here.
