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Customer reviews for Bestway Power Steel 18’ x 48” Round Above Ground Pool Set for
Bestway Power Steel 18’ x 48” Round Above Ground Pool Set
4.1 out of 5 stars
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May 14, 2024
Nick
5 out of 5 stars review

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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.

Jul 10, 2024
The hungarian
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.

Apr 14, 2026
Wendy
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 20, 2025
Grandma
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Bargain priced and good quality

This 18 foot pool is a great bargain at Sam’s Club $400 plus tax. This was by far the best price we found. It is easy for two people to set up and comes with everything you need, including the pool cover. We’ve been swimming in it for a month now and it seems to be of good quality and we’ve had no problems at all.

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reply from Bestway USA

Hello, we are happy to hear that your pool set is working out for you guys! 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.

Jul 13, 2025
Christy W
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

A big bang for your bucks!!

I think it’s a great pool, that has everything included for the price, it’s a really good size, I bought a saltwater generator to hook up with the sand filter that comes with it and turned it into a saltwater pool, and we love it! , you definitely need a couple of people to help you to put up, the instructions is not that great, it’s pretty simple to figure it out, got it up in a couple of hours, now the long wait to fill the pool up with water, I didn’t care for the ladder that came with it, it worked till I got a better one, everyone is happy with the purchase and enjoying the pool now anytime right in our backyard

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reply from Bestway USA

We love to hear that you are having a great experience with your pool, Christy! Thank you for sharing with us! 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 10, 2026
Mimi8gkids
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Our pool

Well made pool and easy set up

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May 30, 2026
Ivy
1 out of 5 stars review

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Not worth it

The water pump is not big enough and does not keep the water filtered

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May 19, 2026
Jose
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Pool

The pool cover is falling apart and I only had the pool for about a month

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Jul 4, 2025
Elizabeth
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Bad pool

Too fraglie

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reply from Bestway USA

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Elizabeth. 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!

Jul 10, 2024
Sad woman who cant swim
1 out of 5 stars review

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I just wanted to swim

As I was filling up the pool the sides busted I called Sam’s club and they wanted me to bring the pool in but I could not get it back in the box and it was too heavy because it being wet made it even more heavy and I have cancer I can’t lift no more than 10 pounds and now out $500 and no pool. Didn’t even get a chance to enjoy it once.

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reply from Bestway USA

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.