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Bestway Power Steel 18’ x 48” Round Above Ground Pool Set
4.1 out of 5 stars
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1,301 ratings612 reviews
  1. 5 stars65% (845)
  2. 4 stars12% (156)
  3. 3 stars6% (74)
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Apr 25, 2026
Reviewer name: Amanda
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

We bought this on sale at the end of July last year. We weren't sure if we were going to be "pool people" or not so when it was on sale for $300, I figured why not. Turns out, we love having a back yard pool! It was simple to put together and a great size for our family. We regretted not prepping the ground better before setting it up, but mother nature took care of it! We had drained the pool to clean it and then our ADHD brains got the best of us. It was sitting empty when we had a bad wind storm and it was destroyed. I've been watching the price every day to see if I can catch it on another sale. Hint to Sam's club.... put it on sale please! I'm eager to buy it again!

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Jul 28, 2026
Reviewer name: Kimmy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great pool for the price.

Easy to put together with 4 people. Do not let children climb on top railing. It will bend. Ladder does tip over easy with kids playing. But over all. This is the second pool we have bought. They last about 2 years. Legs will rust at bottom. But for 399 it's not too bad. Wish it would last longer. We did purchase a sand filter pump to go with ours. So I don't know about the pump system.

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Jun 29, 2026
Reviewer name: Bjy3rd is it a real coppe
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Fun summer

We are really enjoying the pool. We're a family of eight as of now with one on the way. My Wife really likes the pool during pregnancy. It helps with pressure on her legs and varicose veins. All six children are having a great summer because of this pool. Very satisfied with the pool and all of it accessories.

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Jul 10, 2026
Reviewer name: Ellen Tracy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Bestway pool

Great purchase so far. Easy to install and so far we have been enjoying swim time. The only thing i will change is the ladder. While the ladder that came with this pool is a sturdy ladder I personally would like one with larger steps to make it easier for the Littles to get in and out.

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Jun 22, 2024
Reviewer name: Pepper
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Love it

I was hesitant to buy based on all the negative reviews but this pool was super easy to set up with the exception of the pump. The directions need to be written out, versus the grainy pictures you're supposed to follow. Thankfully i had enough experience to know the basics. Sturdy frame, liner is thick and has a great blue color inside, brown outside isn't terrible. Ladder is constructed well enough to do the job. Took several hours to fill. Pictures provided are BEFORE filling so looks wrinkles, eyc. Overall, very happy.

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reply from Bestway USA

Thank you for your review of your Pool Set! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we’ll be sure to pass your feedback along to our team!

Jul 20, 2023
Reviewer name: Southern gal luvs sunning
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Assembled by a woman

Fairly easy installation. When you’re filling the pool, you need to be in it smoothing the bottom from start until it has at least a foot of water in it in order to get the bottom smooth. We put our poles on 6” 2x4’s to keep them from sinking into the ground and it worked great. Also any uneven ground will show after it’s put together and filled up even if it is just a few inches on one part. Overall it’s a great pool and definitely worth it. My bf and I put it up ourselves and by he and I, I mean pretty much myself. So if I can figure it out and do it, anyone can do it. Just follow the instructions and pay attention to detail and you will be fine. It took about 2 evenings for us to assemble. If you had a day to spare you could probably do it in about 5-6 hours.

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review your Power Steel pool. If you have any questions or issues: 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 8:30 am - 5:30 pm MT. You can also request a call back from one of our representatives or submit a warranty claim on our website.

May 15, 2026
Reviewer name: bcdc
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Can't beat price for what's included

I hadn't intended to purchase this but caught it on sale so thought I would get for grandkids. My husband went all out and put plastic down and then put about 4" of sand to give some cushion and make easier to level. Installation went pretty smooth. We ended up using sand in the filter instead of included cotton balls. We have an issue with one of the hoses leaking just a smidge and think it's a bad o-ring so I am currently in the process of getting it replaced. So far I am happy with the pool.

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Apr 14, 2026
Reviewer name: Wendy
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Good pool

purchased june 2,2024 going on 3rd season. first season packed it up and put it away. this was a bit of a pain. Last season i left it up. Got most of it cleaned up but still needs cleaned. Have not had any issues with pool itself. did have to get a new pump. old one was making a bit of noise an leaking. ladder can get a bit wobbly consistent on checking the bolts for safety. first season put it on main ground that was horrible. 2025 took the time to put it over sand to help with a cushion an smooth the bottom out. much better. we didnt get a cover with ourd so we are regretting lifes decisions about where it was placed..haha. The new one's seem to come with a cover though. overall the pole itself seems to be pretty sturdy ,and the poles that hold it up seem to be pretty good we placed a tarp underneath of the pool so it would be over the sand just to help with a little bit of extra cushion and the placement is pretty good the intake and out take are really good I do recommend getting a good pool cleaner the one that it comes with is not so great. so overall this is a very good pool we've had it going on the 3rd season now and hopefully we don't have any more issues. Also recommend a leaf catcher for the side if u plan on not covering up the pool. This will save alot of mess in the long run.

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Jul 12, 2025
Reviewer name: Keithforsure
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Can’t beat this deal!

Huge pool great value for the price! Pump seems good so far after one week! Saltwater pump comes with everything for 399$ can’t beat this price. The smaller pools are more expensive which is crazy but hey it is what it is! Can’t go wrong with this deal. Just make sure u prep the ground and GET IT LEVEL or u will regret it! Took 3 yards of sand and 3 full days to get it level but its Gucci now!

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reply from Bestway USA

We're happy to hear you have your pool up and running for some summer fun! 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 17, 2026
Reviewer name: S S G
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Nice but lacking on quality

Even with thinking our backyard was pretty level, this pool leans significantly, causing warping of the frame/legs. The ladder is not tall enough for the pool and dented the frame where it was put.

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