Customer Reviews

Intex Swim Center Family Lounge Pool

5 star:		(24)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I did not use a manual pump as recommended on the box, and it inflated fine. My little three year old niece loves this pool. It is roomy. I even went in it with her. You can sit in the corners comfortably. The backrest is not exactly evenly aligned with the seats, but the overall comfort is fine. We have used this pool twice, so I cannot comment on durablity, but it seems strong and I have had good experiences with Intex pool toys.

For a little pool, it's mighty and is also pleasant to look at. The description tells you that there are four seats in the corner for the moms to use while watching their toddlers and it's perfect. My grandbabies wanted to go into the pool the minute they saw it. It sold itself to their little toddler eyes. I feel that it's very safe because it's so shallow. I am not sorry I purchased this pool. Happy dippin'!
Buy those battery operated fish to run around the pool, they're a ton of fun.

When I bought this, summer was over, yet it was still warm out, and the first school break was here. This teacher was beat after starting a new school year. To relax, I wanted to enjoy a few more days lounging in the sun, in a pool, with a book and a beverage. But I didn't have time before school days resumed to go to the beach and didn't want to pack a pool bag and drive off to the pool. I just wanted a couple hours a day in the sun. I had this pool over-nighted, inflated it (on my deck for leveling purposes), filled it with water and wah-lah! It was perfect for my needs. I don't really "swim" at the pool, I float. And I don't like even slightly cool water, but I didn't want a baby pool to just sit in. In this pool, I can stretch out in it or lounge in the corners with my tush cushioned, and on the day or two the water was too cool, I put my LARGE lounger float in it so that all that was in the cool water was my feet! Yes, the large float fit (well...it didn't move around a bunch, but it was floating and had six inches or more to move front to back and side to side which was enough for me--close my eyes and I might as well be in a community pool without the noise). My husband thought it was a great idea and sat in it with me once just to relax and unwind after work! Even if it doesn't survive storage and won't inflate next summer...it was worth the 4-5 days I used it (I got it on sale) and I would buy it again! But I am hoping it survives...this teacher will put it to great use until it wears out! (Yes...I rated it educational...I relaxed and was a better teacher for it)!

This pool had good (but few) reviews so I went ahead and took a chance on this. The pool has 2 outer layers to inflate. After inflating the first evening (I laid it on a tarp just to make sure we didn't get any punctures) and adding water, by the next morning the bottom layer was almost completely deflated. The top layer was also losing air. I drained the water and tried airing it up again - same results. Next I sprayed soapy water in attempt to find a hole. No success. Then took it over to my in-laws large pool and dunked it to see if we could find air bubbles. No.

So "Why not just return this defective product to Amazon?" you might wonder. Well, this pool was $40. To ship it back, I'd have to pay $19 in shipping (which is not reimbursed b/c it's Amazon's fault - the package was not damaged during shipping). Then - even if I returned it - Amazon won't exchange it and will only refund me UP TO 50%. You can do the the math from there.

IF - and that's a big IF - this pool wasn't a defective item, it would be a great pool. The inflated seats and back rests (which stayed very inflated of course) on each corner are pretty comfortable and it would work out great for my wife or I to sit out with the kids. But it IS a defective item and all I can say is that I won't be buying an inflatable pool on Amazon again. I'll pay a bit extra at my local store so I have the option of returning it if it's defective.

Update: I also contacted Intex directly. They cannot exchange the defective product (it seems this pool has been discontinued since it's hard to find just about anywhere to purchase online) and there is no service plan for it offered by Intex. They suggested I contact Amazon. So, there's $40 and a defective product in the trash. Buyer beware: You're gambling your money when you order this pool online.

My husband and I came very close to buying an Intex, 15 foot above-ground pool this year. We were gung ho about it all winter long then Spring hit and the backyard projects began. The thought of adding yet another project (leveling the yard where we were going to put the pool) made our excitement wilt a LOT. We are experts on jumping the gun on things and going TOO big too soon as far as our 3 year old son is concerned so we decided to really think about what our family's needs are for a pool. Mostly, I was just looking for something big enough to cool off in during our brutal summers, and something for our son to splash in. Yes, it would be great for us "big people" to be able to kick back on a big floating raft in a larger pool, but we knew that the reality would be us taking turns holding our son up in a deeper pool where the water level would be over his head. Not much fun and not very relaxing. We knew he'd like something a lot more that he could stand up in and get in and out of himself so we shopped around and found this pool. At the price, it was worth a try. This past week we had some nearly 90 degree days (we live in Texas) so in we went. My son was ecstatic and had a blast. Big enough for me and hubby to sit in (and we are both very tall) and my son to still splash around in and play with his boats. I love the inflatable seats and backrests and the cup holders are a nice touch too. I will say that if you're tall to leave a couple of the seat cushions uninflated so you're down further in the water, otherwise only a little of your rump and legs are in there. I invested in a small, portable water pump (about $25) with hose attachment so I can water my plants as I drain the pool instead of just flooding the yard each time. Makes the drainage and cleanup so much more hassle free and I can kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. Haven't noticed any leaking issues, either. Overall I think this pool meets the needs of a family with little kiddos very well and I'm happy with the purchase.

Just got this product. It is PERFECT. It is hot outside right now... really hot... and really sticky. My husband and I wanted something to lounge in in the heat where we wouldn't look silly. Also - we considered one of those larger blue pools that requires a pump & chlorine but truth be told - we weren't committed to the maintenance.

Yes - the top chamber leaks a little bit of air. It is a blow-up pool. I'd imagine this is almost inevitable. Keep your manual pump next to it & give it a good pump up before you get in. It'll keep it inflated enough for your fun time in it and then it may leak a bit in the time you're out of it. The water should be refilled frequently anyway. Look on the bright side... it's a big pool and it's REFRESHING!

It took a little over an hour to fill with the hose & quite a bit of time to warm up.

When I am in it (5' 4") and not on the cushion seat but just the floor, it is just below my chest. I can float, arms extended, in the middle of the pool.
Regarding a cover... two things.

One - to scoop out any yucky stuff floating I'm going to get an aquarium net/scooper.

Two - I'm going to use heavy-duty velcro on all sides of the pool in the middle & purchase two tarps to lay across the top. The corners of the tarps will adhere to the sides of the pool. Hope I explained that well. I am not intending on covering the seats with the tarps - I don't know that it would be an effective cover if I did.

This pool, right now, is a super saver free shipping item on Amazon. It is very reasonably priced as well. For the cost of about the same as ONE waterpark ticket, your whole family can use this pool. SO - even if it is only for a few uses before it deflates a bit ... I figure you'll get your money's worth!

VERY NICE!!!!! I BOUGHT IT FOR MY 1 YEAR OLD GRANDSON AND WE HAD A BLAST IN IT THIS PAST SUMMER, EASY TO CLEAN, AND PRETTY COOL WITH THE LITTLE SEATS! WE PUT HIS CHAIR AND UMBRELLA TABLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE POOL SO HE COULD HANG ON WHILE WALKING AROUND...VERY FUN!

My granduaghter and daughter love it My daughter also has a new born and it allowed her to sit in it both her and the new baby and let everyone have a great time they love and the price was excellent

Pool is great. Our 1 year old loves it and it is big enough for four adults to sit in the seats. So far seems durable. Love that it has a drain plug. Much nicer than anything we saw in stores.

We had this pool until 2 days ago, when one of our dogs was accidentally left in the yard and chewed it up. It's a wonderful pool, definitely big enough for the family. The seats are great, for adults to sit on, and for toddlers to jump off. It's nice and deep too (for a kiddie pool). After using it for a few months, it did have 2 small leaks in it, 1 in a seat and 1 in the bottom. We planned on fixing it, but our dog had other plans! We would love to get this pool again, but the price is a little steep for us (the first one was a gift). I would recommend this pool to anyone!