Sun Lounges: Folding, Adjustable & Day Beds

Sun lounges for the pool, lawn or balcony. Styles include folding loungers, adjustable-back recliners, loungers on wheels and rattan day beds with a canopy, in poly rattan, acacia, bamboo and powder-coated steel.

Many come with a cushion or are sold in pairs with a side table.

Which type of sun lounge should I buy?

Choose a folding lounger if you need to pack it away, an adjustable recliner for reading, and a day bed if you want a permanent spot by the pool.

Type	Good for	Watch for
Folding sun lounge	Small spaces, travel, storing in winter	Folded size in the listing
Adjustable recliner	Reading, sitting up or lying flat	Number of back positions
Lounger with wheels	Following the shade	Wheels at one end only
Day bed with canopy	Pool areas, shade built in	Floor space, usually 2m+ long
Set of 2 with table	Couples	Total width with the table

How long is a standard sun lounge?

Most sun lounges are about 190–200cm long and 55–70cm wide when flat.

Taller people should check the length in the specifications. Allow walking space around the pool edge as well.

Are sun lounge cushions included?

Many are; the listing will say "with cushion" if one is in the box.

Rattan and timber loungers usually come with a full-length cushion. Mesh and sling styles do not need one and dry quickly after a swim.

How do I look after a sun lounge?

Rinse off chlorine and salt water, and store cushions inside when not in use.

Oil timber frames once or twice a year. Fold or stack loungers somewhere dry over winter.

What should I check before I order a sun lounge?

Check the length, the maximum load, the number of back positions and whether a cushion is included.

If you need to store the lounger, look at the folded size. Loungers sold in sets of two often include a small side table, which saves buying one separately. For a pool fence area, measure the gap between the fence and the pool edge before choosing a day bed. Wheels make it easy to follow the shade through the day, but only roll on hard surfaces such as pavers or decking.

Steel and aluminium frames are lighter to move than solid timber.