The 13 Best Pool Floats for Summer You'll Want to Lounge in All Day

If you don't want to splash the float with pool water every few minutes to keep it from burning your skin, this is the one for you. It's covered in waterproof fabric that stays room temperature all day long. Once you fall in love with the striped raft, you will definitely be tempted to buy the matching floating cabana. Trust us; there is nothing more glamorous than a 1950s-inspired bar situation in the pool. One reviewer said, "We love our new FUNBOY fabric sun bed. We are all fighting over it, so we just ordered another. It had great head support and its really comfortable. Hoping the insert holds up for a long time. We have a feeling it will."

These inflatable swim tubes come in sets of three, but each set is a different theme. Personally, we're drawn to the fruit because nothing is more refreshing at a pool party than a big bowl of cold fruit. Otherwise, grab this set in donuts, dinosaurs, or tropical motifs. A reviewer said, "Loved these. They were so easy to use and not too big to travel with. They also held up well. No holes! Comfortable, but a little but on the smaller side."

This may be an expensive pick for an inflatable pool float, but hear us out: It's 75.8 by 67 inches, so it's big enough for a few people. It's actually designed for two people to fit comfortably. Just make sure both parties have their ice-cold margaritas on hand because there are cupholders on both sides.

It's called the Classic because there is no other word to describe this old-school, traditional inner tube. From the palette, which feels very Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, to the shape (and even the white handles), this is a vibe in the best way. It also comes in a sunny yellow and jewel tones.

What symbol says summer better than a hibiscus flower? This lilac-colored float, in the shape of a massive hibiscus, is easily one of our favorite picks on the list. It's 56 by 56, so feel free to grab a friend and lounge the day away aboard this gorgeous find.

Anyone with an affinity for glitter, get this now before it sells out. It's a transparent inner tube filled with mounds of purple glitter that catch the light like gems. They are also all loose in there, so they shift around as you move within the pool, which just makes it more fun, if you ask us. One reviewer said, "I took this on vacation and everyone commented on how pretty and different it was. It’s really big too!" At 47 by 4y inches, it's definitely a good size.

This adorable pink heart is reminiscent of Paloma Picasso's famous hearts, which is only one of the reasons we want to snap it up before it sells out. The other reason is because it's big enough for a few people to enjoy this at once. Plus, it makes for a cute photo opp on a sunny day in the pool. One reviewer said, "This held up while we were vacationing in Hawaii and Florida. It's super cute to lounge in and also good for hanging onto while snorkeling. It packs up nice and small in carry-on luggage. So glad I bought this."

There's no greater catch-22 than weighing whether to take a dip or to stay out of the sun and protect your precious pores. Now, there's no need to choose. Just take a seat in the shell-like floating lounge chair and raise the shade so it covers you. Just be sure to slather your legs in sunscreen because the canopy only goes so far. "I am absolutely enamored with this float! It was so easy to inflate and only took seconds to be water-ready!" a reviewer said. "I was concerned it would be a little small, as I have long legs and a long torso, but I fit comfortably in it and the shade...ya'll, the shade! This shade kept the sun from beating down on me while I lounged in the water with my drink fitting snuggly in the cupholder."

Frontgate sells the classic pool float that you'd see back in the day when the only two options were a black rubbery inner tube that would basically bake in the sun or the foam raft with a headrest. Though we don't miss the inner tubes that would burn your skin as soon as you touched it, we do have a thing for the raft. This one comes in a few shades of blue, including a hibiscus pattern. There's also a fun rust color, but we're partial to the blue. "This thing is killer! I thought maybe it would be too small for a guy 6’4”, but it’s awesome. Spectacular, only wish I’d have bought two," a reviewer said.

This may look like a typical tube, but with a 50-inch diameter, it's much bigger, making it perfect for pool parties. It's also quite elevated, with its silkscreen-printed fashionable pattern. What's more, it won't fall apart or pop at the slightest injury because it features double-action valves and thick PVC.

In our opinion, the swan float is here to stay. Yes, it had a big moment about 10 years ago, but it never went anywhere. In fact, we believe everyone with a pool would benefit from keeping a swan or two in their pool float arsenal. Trust us; everyone is going to want to lounge across its pink metallic back. Don't worry about how long it takes to inflate because the brand promises it takes only two minutes to blow up and deflate. It is big, though, so if a 60-inch novelty float isn't your vibe, this may not be for you.