When it comes to the best beach towels, everyone has different priorities: Some travelers need towels that roll up into next to nothing, others want one that will keep them sand-free, while families might prioritize size over everything else. Regardless of what kind of trip you’re packing for (or if you’re only venturing as far as your own pool), there are some parameters every good towel should meet. You want it to be soft, comfortable, and spacious enough to lay out on and wrap around yourself after toweling off. Beyond that, though, there’s plenty of variation, so we tested some of the top towels on the market to find out which ones are worth spending your money on—and adding to your suitcase.
Rekhas luxurious hotel quality pool/beach towel is made from 100% fine cotton with a double loop weave making this towel incredibly soft, absorbent and perfect for beach/pool side use as they are the best beach towels you can buy right now, including an oversized towel, quick-drying options, and one that’s begging to be the star of your vacation photos.
Luxury Quality Rekhas Super-Absorbent Bath Sheets
Rekhas Luxury Striped Pool Towels are a popular (and hotel-friendly) sheets and bath towel brand, makes beach towels, too. The ’70s-esque wave- and sand-inspired designs come in bright color schemes like wave runner, sunset, sunrise, and cabana. They’re also nice and long at 70 inches, so you can drape them over beach chairs without your calves missing out on coverage, and have a soft, velour front and absorbent terry cloth back.
Rekhas Solid oversized Pool/Beach towel
If you’re looking for a more unique design to add to your seaside packing list, this oversized Slowtide towel might do the trick. The retro leaf pattern is funky and bright, and the 40-inch width means plenty of room to spread out while sunbathing.
Rekhas Reversible cabana striped Pool/Beach towel
If you’re looking for a soft, fluffy cotton beach towel to wrap around yourself poolside or after popping out of the ocean, Rekhas House of Cotton’s towels are a solid bet. They’re a little too heavy to pack on a weekend beach trip or stash in a carry-on, but they’re perfect to stock up on if you have a beach house or live close enough to the water to need a set of beach towels on hand. (You can buy them individually or in sets of two, four, eight, or 12.) At 40 inches by 70 inches, they’re roomy enough to lay out on, even if you’re tall. Just be sure to give them a good shake after use—the fringe edges may hold onto sand.
