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Bestway Power Steel Round Above Ground Pool Set, 18’ x 48”
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2.9 out of 5 stars
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  1. 5 stars31% (4)
  2. 4 stars8% (1)
  3. 3 stars23% (3)
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  5. 1 star38% (5)

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Jul 22, 2026
Reviewer name: Ana
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great starter pool

We've have this pool for 3 years now, if you don't already I recommend to ALWAYS register your products; last year they had a recall and Bestway sent the part that we needed to replace. Overall we are very content with this pool, I don't think people realize that you have to prep your area before setting it up. We leveled our yard, marked where each leg pole stood and placed a square paver and bought a huge tarp to lay out before putting the pool together. Original filter system is still running strong, no rust, liner is in tact. The only thing that we added was a skimmer. Purchased one from our local pool store and installed it in less than 5 minutes. Might upgrade to a bigger size next summer.

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello Ana! We are thrilled to hear you guys have had such a great time with your pool over the summers! We really appreciate you taking your time to share your thoughts and feedback with us. If you ever have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to us!

Nov 21, 2025
Reviewer name: Krista
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I like it a lot!

This is my 3rd summer having the pool up year round. It's just now starting to rust in some places, but it still works great! I did upgrade the filtration system. I think that is must. I'm hoping to get another year or two out of this pool and then I'll upgrade something else. I do bring in the filter and ladder, over the winter, and store it in my garage.

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello Krista, we appreciate you taking the time to share your honest experience us regarding your pool. If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service Department at 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada. Our business hours are M-F from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MT. You can also request a call back from one of our representatives on our website.

Nov 21, 2025
Reviewer name: Armando
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Good for the price too

no complaints. easy to put up, I've had it 2 years so far. we take it down for the winter rather than winterize because it is so easy to put back up. didn't level the ground, kind of did everything "wrong" for prepping but it stood fine and strong anyways.

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello Armando, we're happy to hear that your pool is working out for you. If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service Department at 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada. Our business hours are M-F from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MT. You can also request a call back from one of our representatives on our website.

Jun 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Tabitha
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Not bad for the price 3rd year

We just set it up for year three, the poles seem to be a problem for most… they are really cheap poles so we have to be super careful. The cover didn't fit the pool right it ended up falling in . We have had to empty and refill the pool each year. We have well water and the liner stained for the first time this year . Be careful with putting Chlorine in because it will eat the liner if you drop it in .

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reply from Bestway USA

If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service Department at 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada. Our business hours are M-F from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MT. You can also request a call back from one of our representatives on our website.

May 9, 2026
Reviewer name: Amanda
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Didn't last...

The liner was great, the quality of the metal frame was not. Didn't make it two seasons. I thought I could just order a new frame, no biggie, right? They are never in stock, I've checked often for almost a year. Super disappointed. The SummerWaves one I got before lasted 7 seasons, I really thought this was going to at least get us a few seasons and we take it down correctly and store in a dry place.

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reply from Bestway USA

If you haven’t already, please reach out to our Customer Support team at 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada so they can get more details to further assist you. Thank you for letting us know!

May 23, 2026
Reviewer name: Nicole
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Only lasted two years

It only lasted two summers with it being torn down after the season ended. Tried putting it up for year three and it had a huge tear on the seam.

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reply from Bestway USA

Oh no, Nicole! We’re so sorry that happened! Your feedback is important to us, so if you haven’t already, please reach out to our Customer Support team at 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada so they can get more details to further assist you. Thank you for letting us know!

Jun 15, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Ehhh!!!

Poles rusted and broke. Filtration system died. Tears in the liner.

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reply from Bestway USA

We’re so sorry that happened! Your feedback is important to us, so if you haven’t already, please reach out to our Customer Support team at 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada so they can get more details to further assist you. Thank you for letting us know!

Jun 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Michele
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Cheap price=cheap pool!

I had this pool not even two years and it started to rust. Now at two years it has rusted to where it's unsafe to use. Taking it down and I can't believe all the rust in the railing. Surprised it didn't collapse😱 Paid more for the water than the pool!!

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello Michele, we’re so sorry that happened! Your feedback is important to us, so if you haven’t already, please reach out to our Customer Support team at 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada so they can get more details to further assist you. Thank you for letting us know!

Jun 22, 2026
Reviewer name: Tracy
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

RUST RUST RUST

The post and horizontal rails rusted out after a year and a half and the sides started to collapse. Priced cheap probably for that reason. Cost us more to then the pool to fill it but our grandkids enjoyed it while it lasted. Will try a different brand next summer.

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reply from Bestway USA

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Tracy. We always strive to provide our customers with a positive experience, so we’re so sorry you didn’t get that with your pool set . Please reach out to our Customer Support team at: 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada so they can look into this for you!

Jun 30, 2025
Reviewer name: DM
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Rusted Quickly

Poles & ladder were both rusted within 1 year of pool being set up. This is the second one I have purchased and it will be the last. This model featured a better pump/filtration system. Shame about the rust issue.

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reply from Bestway USA

We’re so sorry that happened! Your feedback is important to us, so if you haven’t already, please reach out to our Customer Support team at 480-530-0500 if you are in the US or 418-579-8200 if you are in Canada so they can get more details to further assist you. Thank you for letting us know!