Intex 57190NP Swim Center Family Lounge Pool, 229 x 218 x 76 cm

LOVE THIS POOL! We have had many over the years and I think this is my favourite. I've got it on my patio so I was looking for something to use as a base under it. After much searching, I came across Chad Valley foam mats in Argos. They link together like a jigsaw and they are quite large, 4 packs of those is enough for under this pool with a bit on the corners to step out on to. Argos do an offer at the mo, 2 packs of these for £15 so they work out MUCH cheaper than the Intex or Bestway ground mats. Really can't recommend them enough for use with this pool. They give a slightly squishy feeling under the pool, really comfortable, excellent protection and as they are foam they insulate and help to keep the heat in the pool really well. (I always fill it with warm water initially).This pool took about 20 minutes for me to inflate with a battery powered pump. The only thing I found difficult was replacing the valves back in after filling it with air. They were quite hard to push in but got there with some force! It took me just under 2 hours to fill the pool with a hose and the tap on fully.Its a good size, you can have it quite deep if filled to the top. I'm 5 foot 7 and it came to just over my boobs when sat on the bottom of the pool! The seat is really cool and this made an excellent step for our little maltese doggy to be able to get in and out! Its really comfortable and a good size. The cup holders are good, lined with harder plastic so they hold your drink firmly. (Tip: if you buy Nutella in the little glass jars and keep the jars and lids afterwards these fit in the cup holders excellently! Using the nutella lids stops pool water or flies getting in your drink!!!)Also I've noticed in some of these reviews people say the air goes out of it once inflated or it's gone down a bit to when they first blew it up. Its worth noting that in the mornings and evenings when it's cooler, it will feel slightly deflated because air expands in heat. Our pool felt really soft when I came down in the morning but by midday it felt really firm again. Unless you have a hole!, This is normal. Thats why its important not to over inflate it! The air inside will expand when it gets hot!The only other thing I will say is the height measurement for this is slightly out in the description because it includes the height of the back rest to the seat! The main pool part actually measures 48 ish cm/19 inches deep from floor to top. The diameter seems to be accurate. I can lay flat out so it is quite spacious!All in all a brilliant pool. Buy it, you won't be disappointed and it is lovely to relax in, especially in all this hot weather we've been having recently!

Why did you choose this product over others?:Great pool, easy to put up, and the sear is actually comfortable well worth the money

Shocking quality. The pool itself is beautifully presented, a great size and depth and includes a seat but as other reviewers have said, it deflates very quickly with no obvious reason other than the valves are incompetent.Tried to return via Amazon and they have stated this is a non refundable item so don’t make the same mistake as us!Total waste of money as now it’s no longer fit for purpose. Only inflated once to watch it go down straight after. I want my money back!!

Pleased with this pool so far. The built-in inflatable bench is a great addition for sitting on and fits 2 adults comfortably but can be deflated if not required. I purchased the pool to lay back and excersise my legs after an ankle operation and there's been plenty of room for me to do this. Afterwards, I've enjoyed sitting back and relaxing with the help of the sturdy back rest. It's a perfect size for 2 adults to stretch out or if sitting could possibly fit a couple of small children, but thats the same with any pool of this size. I've had the pool up for a couple of weeks and it's deflated a little so not sure how long it will last but time will tell if it's worth the £45 I paid. But overall, a fun summer pool to relax in.

Why did you choose this product over others?:Everything good and order came earlier

When this came i was super happy, it looks as described definitely felt like a big kid! Ready for some fun in the sun oh fancy a pool with a chair yes pleasehowever unfortunately my item came damaged.It just kept deflating itself and I had to keep inflating luckily I noticed this was Before I’d even got a chance to put the water in,couldn’t find the issue but after 2 days letting it deflate and then me reinflating itchecking it’s definitely damaged and yup it is! Quite annoying and I’ve decided to return it and wow let me be the one to tell a story it’s a complete nightmare to get all of the air out and into the packaging.! Talk about WWF wrestling manoeuvres to get all of the air out to try and get it back in the tiny little box that he came in.My neighbours had a good show watching a grown woman roll around on her hands and knees deflating a paddling pool in her garden. I’m Pretty sure I’m gonna end up on TikTok somewhere.With that being said unless you are ready for all of that would think twice about purchasing just in case it damaged the hassle of getting it returned is worth contemplating unless you like WWF that is then I’d give it the thumbs up if

Brilliant value for money. Sat in it right now!

Its brilliant worth every penny