These Chic Pool Towels Are Perfect for Waterside Lounging

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Believe it or not, a stylish secret weapon for an idyllic weekend beach getaway is a towel. The ultimate little luxury, it serves as an all-around functional accessory: a chic wrap after a cooling dip in the pool, a pillow for a much-needed afternoon nap, and foundation layer for the ultimate picnic, blanket when the temperature drops, and gathering basket for loads of perfect seashells. The list goes on and on!

Not all beach and pool towels are made the same, though. There are super plush loop woven towels made for luxurious absorbency as well as the thinner, lightweight cotton towels designed to dry quickly. It's always nice to have a few in your arsenal to fit whatever water adventure you find yourself on. No matter the excursion—from a weekend at the lake to the summer at the beach—these brightly hued beach towels are sure to make a splash. Here, the best beach towels to buy right now.

The Beach Towel

An all-white towel is the embodiment of luxury. Clean, elegant and welcoming, there is something about a crisp white that we can't help but love. Made from 100% cotton, this Business and Pleasure Co. towel is made with high-quality materials for the most elevated, plush experience.

Zebra Palm Beach Towel

A well-made towel will last you for years. After taking a dip, this luxe beach towel from Matouk will wrap you in lightweight comfort. The design, a playful combination of zebra stripes and palm leaves, will look great in any setting.

Hele Cotton Beach Towel

Colorful, artistic designs are the heart of the textile brand Slowtide. Made from 100% cotton, the creative patterns and fun colorways make this a luxury towel one the whole family is sure to love. Buy each person a different pattern so they always know which one is theirs.

Beach Towel

A cute, personalized beach towel can be hard to find, but that's why we love Weezie. Known for its stellar bath towels, the brand has dipped its toe into fun, beach-worthy pieces as well. From cover-ups to bigger beach towels, the 100% terry cloth creations are sure to impress.

What Reviewers Say: "I absolutely love my beach towels! They are soft and beautiful! Monogram makes them feel customized and so very special."

Classic Stripe Resort Towel

Cozy Earth has come up with a beach towel that goes beyond the traditional 100% cotton material. Using 60% cotton and 40% bamboo, the towel embraces a new, luxury experience that's far different than what we've grown to expect. The plush, elegant feel of the towel is almost silk-like, making it the envy of everyone.

Mallorca Beach Towel

Want a towel in a classic style with the technology of the new era? This oh-so-plush towel, made of Turkish Aegean cotton with a hand-knotted finished edge, comes in a traditional stripe that feels a little retro. Available in colors that range from French Blue to Canary, you'll be sure to find one that's within your color palette.

Maui Beach Towel

Inspired by summer sunsets in Hawaii, these boldly hued towels will add a fun, graphic punch to any beach day. One side of the towel boasts a smooth velour while the other is a plush terry, making it an accessory that's both chic and practical.

Umida Ikat Blue Beach Towel

Bright blue and just a little bold, this chic beach towel has the power to make you feel like you're on an exotic vacation (even at the local pool). The 100% cotton beach towel takes inspiration from Uzbeki Ikat weavers, which make for an utterly tasteful look.

Handwoven Turkish Beach Towel

This soft hued towel made by a generationally owned Turkish textile company, House no. 23, has an old world feel to it.

What Reviewers Say: "I received my handwoven Turkish beach towel and was pleasantly surprised at how well made it is. The beach towel is soft. The size of the beach towel is large enough to wrap nicely around me and pretty enough to use as a throw on a chair or couch."

Roman Cotton Pool Towel

This towel is made of certified organic cotton terry cloth and has a distinctly modern European feel. Baina, an Antipodean brand that focuses on a modern approach to color, created this bold checked pattern that's a fun play on a classic design.

Bondi Beach Blanket

Looking for something that doesn't take up as much space in your beach bag as the typical towel? Try a beach blanket. This brightly colored beach blanket is lightweight, but still ultra-absorbent. It's perfect for tossing into your bag for last-minute trips to the pool or the beach. The flat-woven peshtemal material makes this a great sand-wicking option.

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