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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)
  4. 2 stars5% (71)
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Jul 10, 2024
Reviewer name: Valerie S
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Worth It.

This pool is quality, liner is thick and beautiful! Legs are sturdy. Set up is not as pick as the box says, so don't get too excited. I have zero complaints about the actual pool-make sure your land is level and you won't have problems! I DO have a problem with the pump and directions/manual, they're both awful. The pump filter is not strong enough to actually push around 6,000gal of water, the suction inlet filters barely suck, I've had nothing in my basket so I've had to count on myself to skim and vacuum and somehow I already had to clean the polysphere balls that were already brown and shooting dirty water into my pool when I ran the filter. It's just cheap and not powerful enough. I'll be using my Hayward next summer. The manual…don't bother, just watch YouTube, you will save a lot of hair pulling and yelling…it's incredibly vague and non-descriptive…all their pools and one manual. Ugh.

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reply from Bestway USA

Thank you for sharing your review with us, Valerie. We appreciate you sharing your pool experience! 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 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MT. You can also request a call back from one of our representatives on our website.

Jun 30, 2024
Reviewer name: Brandi R
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great Purchase

We were a little skeptical due to the price of this pool. Once we cleared the area that we were putting the pool down, it only took us about 45 minutes to put the entire pool together. It took about 24 hours to fill the whole pool up. We have had it for about 3 weeks and it has been our best summer purchase!!

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reply from Bestway USA

Thank you for being a customer, Brandi! We’re so happy to hear you’re enjoying your Power Steel Pool! We’ll make sure to share your wonderful feedback with our team. Here’s to many more years of living it up with Bestway!

Jul 30, 2024
Reviewer name: No name
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Get your crap together

I think this would have been a great pool, if we received all the parts. We got two boxes. One had the pool liner and ladder in it and the other one was supposed to have the frame and pump. We received two pool liners and two ladders. Now that they're out of stock we have no idea when we will get all the right stuff.

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello, we're very sorry this has happened. 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.

Jul 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Aptil
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great pool for the price!

This pool I'd great!! It was easy to set up and a lot more durable than I thought it would be. Our kids and grandkids have the best time in it!! I highly recommend this pool!!

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Apr 19, 2026
Reviewer name: Chris
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Poor frame coating

The frame does not last, it is sold as steel, corrosion resistant frame and ours rusted all around in the first 8 months to a year.

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Aug 9, 2026
Reviewer name: Any
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Nice

Better than expected. Kids love it only problem is the pool cover broke after the first used and was also not easy to install

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May 14, 2024
Reviewer name: Nick
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Perfect entry level pool

Very cost effective way it own a pool. Be sure and take your time on leveling your base out beforehand. Only down-ish side is that the vacuum needs to be upgraded to ensure you do not blow all the small debris back into your pool while vacuuming.

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello Nick, thank you for taking the time to review your 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 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MT. You can also request a call back from one of our representatives or submit a warranty claim on our website.

Jun 26, 2024
Reviewer name: TReeves
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great family pool

Set up of the pool itself is simple and straight forward. Sturdy and enjoyable. The directions are lacking for setting up the pump/filter. Had to look online for more information.

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reply from Bestway USA

Thank you for taking the time to review your pool set. If you have any questions or issues regarding your pool: 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 28, 2025
Reviewer name: Kira S
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Bestway pool

Honest feedback, I think this is a great pool at a great price. Easy to set up and amazing to cool off in. Huge perk is the sand filter pump. Makes maintenance even more simple and cost efficient.

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello Kira, we love to hear you are happy with your pool set! 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 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MT. You can also request a call back from one of our representatives on our website.

Jul 10, 2024
Reviewer name: The hungarian
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Cool pool

What a great little kit for getting into the pool life. Seems to be one of the better combinations of features (sand filter, overall size, etc.) for the price point.

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reply from Bestway USA

Thank you for your review! Here's to a fun summer with your new 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 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MT. You can also request a call back from one of our representatives on our website.