The 5 best pool floats of 2022

Features: 250 lbs weight limit | Soft mesh | 3 cupholders

The best pool float is the Aqua Campania 2-in-1 float lounge since it offers multiple ways to relax and is the highest-rated pool float on Amazon. You can lounge on your back with an adjustable backrest or turn the float over and lay on your stomach to tan. There is also plenty of room for beverages or sunscreen since there are three cupholders and a separately attached caddy.

Pros:

• Adjustable backrest to customize how you lounge
• Separate caddy for extra storage
• Can flip lounge over to a flat float position for tanning

Cons:

• Taller folks might find this float to be on the shorter side 

Features: 220 lbs weight limit | 2 air chambers | 1 cup holder

You may want to float in a pool but not necessarily get wet. In that case, this Intex Rockin' Inflatable lounge is a sturdy option that won't flip over. Its two air chambers provide that durability and allow you to float about a foot above the water, ensuring you won't get wet.

Pros:

• Two air chambers make it super sturdy so that it won't tip over in the water
• Long and wide float

Cons:

• Hard to paddle around because of its height

Features: 300 lbs weight capacity | 66W motors | 3-blade propellers

This product is for you if you're ever floated away from your group because of a pool float. Sharper Image's Motorized Pool Lounger allows you to control exactly where your pool float is, thanks to a 66W motor and 3-blade propellers. The joystick controllers let you cruise at a rate of up to 3 Mph to go forward, backward, left, right, or spin 360 degrees.

Pros:

• Control where your float goes
• Cushioned and comfortable

Cons:

• It can be a bit difficult to set up
• Very expensive for a pool float

Features: 250 lbs weight capacity | Attached squirt gun | For ages 4 and up

The kids in your life will love this Swimline Inflatable Pool float that's shaped like a UFO. And, it has a water squirter they can control while they are in the float to squirt people with water, making pool days much more fun (maybe not for the adults, though).

Pros:

• Fun UFO design kids will love
• The water squirter is perfect for kids

Cons:

• The squirt gun doesn't squirt water very far 

Features: 2 cup holders | Included repair patch | 2 handles

The Summer Waves pool float is an extremely budget-friendly option since it's only $7. While it's cheap, it's also easy to blow it up yourself without a pump, and when properly stored and cared for, it lasts multiple summers. This float lets you effortlessly float in the water in numerous ways and has two convenient cup holders for whatever beverages you may be enjoying.

Pros:

• Super inexpensive
• Easy to blow up — no pump needed

Cons:

• The bottom part is prone to ripping
• It can get uncomfortable after hours of use