These Pool Floats Have Thousands of 5-Star Reviews—and They’re Marked Down for Prime Day

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Prime Day is officially underway (through July 11), and while you’re busy filling your cart with Dyson tools and Coach bags, allow me to redirect your attention—to the backyard. Specifically, to the pool floats you didn’t know you needed until now. I’m talking: a tanning lounger with a built-in sprinkler, a three-pack of fruit-themed rings that somehow didn’t pop after being dragged over rocks and an inflatable volleyball court that turns your pool into a full-blown tournament.

So below, I rounded up five Amazon shopper–approved floats—each of which is on sale for Prime Day and absolutely worth it. (Just remember: You'll need to be a Prime member to snag these deals. If you aren't, you can sign up for a free trial so you don't miss out.)

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No pool? No problem. This 77-by-48-inch inflatable tanning lounger is basically a personal splash pad with just enough adult dignity to make you feel like you’re not in a kiddie pool. It inflates in under 10 minutes, comes with a removable pillow and cupholder, and hooks up to a garden hose for a built-in sprinkler effect. One reviewer said it’s “so relaxing and it’s deep enough, but not too deep where the water temperature is cold,” while another praised the design for being “very sturdy” and “comfortable to sit on” for long stretches. Several people without pools called it the best backyard buy they’ve made all summer—and one even joked they were “fighting [their] kids for pool time.” Fair warning: You will not want to share this.

This three-pack of fruit-themed swim rings is the kind of $18 Prime Day buy that somehow becomes everyone’s favorite float. With more than 7,600 five-star reviews and a 4.6 rating, they’re not just cute—they’re shockingly durable. One parent shared that these “did NOT pop even going over boulders and rocks” while tubing with kids, and another said they held up through an entire summer of “wild boys being wild on them.” At 32.5 inches wide, they’re the just right size for adults and older kids, and the watermelon, kiwi and lemon designs stand out in every Instagram story. Bonus: They come with repair patches—but based on the reviews, you probably won’t need them.

If you liked first sprinkler float but want something a little more Palm Springs pool party, this striped stunner is your next move. The built-in sprinkler system adds the same splash factor (just hook it up to your hose), but the green-and-white design (also available in blue) and detachable headrest give it more of a retro tanning-bed-meets-cabana-chic vibe. “Two can lie comfortably,” one reviewer noted, adding that it’s “GREAT for those of us who don’t have a pool and want to tan… hook the hose up and lie out all day.” At 80-by-66 inches, it’s oversized without being obnoxious, and yes, it has cup holders for happy hour.

Not every float needs a built-in sprinkler or cupholder to be elite. Case in point: this Jasonwell mat, which comfortably fits two people and hovers just above the waterline to keep you cool without full submersion. “I love these floats, as they let a small amount of water in so you aren't too hot but not enough that you are totally submersed,” one reviewer backed. Another added that it’s “super comfortable on back or front side” and doesn’t slip or slide around like cheaper options. At just under $20, it’s the rare float that won’t pop on you or blow your Prime Day budget.

For anyone who thinks “relaxing by the pool” is code for “boring,” this two-in-one volleyball and basketball set brings the chaos. It includes a 105-inch volleyball court, a 27-inch basketball hoop, two balls and two anchor bags to keep everything in place. Setup also takes minutes, and the bright, durable raft-grade vinyl holds up to hours of splashing, shooting and spiking without deflating or tipping. Not to mention that it has more than 8,600 reviews, where one shopper said it “kept everyone entertained, from the little kids to the adults,” while another called it a “huge game changer” that added “lots of fun in our pool.” For under $30, it’s a no-brainer way to turn your backyard into a full-blown sports complex.


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