For this post, I have put together a collection of the best poncho towels currently available. You can also see my top picks for all beach accessories.
Our Top Picks
- Best Overall: Vivida Lifestyle Essential Hooded Poncho Towel
- Best Budget Buy: CityComfort Adult Hooded Towel Poncho
- Best For Changing: Fit-Flip Poncho Towel
- Best Luxury: Pendleton Jacquard Adult Hooded Towel
- Best Long Length: Olaian XXL Poncho Towel
- Best For Kids: SINBLUE Children Hooded Poncho
Whether it’s a trip to the beach, drying off after a swim in the pool or bath time, a poncho towel is great for throwing on.
How We Selected
We’ve scoured the internet looking for the best poncho towels.
We’ve picked towels with good absorbency, which are either 100% cotton or made of microfibre which is lightweight and quick-drying.
All of our picks have excellent feedback from customers and 4-5/5 star reviews.
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Let’s get going!
Vivida Lifestyle Essential Hooded Poncho Towel
- This towel apparently dries you 4x quicker than cotton.
- Warm and comfy microfibre.
- Available in two adult sizes.
- Pros: Super absorbent, durable,
- Cons: Branding on front of towel.
- Consumer score: Very good reviews. Buyers gave this an average score of 4.6/5 stars.
- Retailers: Amazon and Vivida Lifestyle.
Fit-Flip Poncho Towel
- This lightweight microfibre towel poncho fits into bags and suitcases and takes up 60% less space than conventional adult towel ponchos.
- Ideal for getting changed at the beach without having to struggle with holding a towel.
- Pros: Lightweight, absorbent, available in lots of colours.
- Cons: Quite thin, may not be as cosy as some towels.
- Consumer score: Excellent reviews. 70% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
CityComfort Adult Hooded Towel Poncho
- 100% cotton poncho towel which comes in a good variety of colours and patterns.
- Has a kangaroo pocket for storing all of your essential items.
- Pros: Bold patterns available, absorbent, handy pocket.
- Cons: Not as quick drying as microfibres.
- Consumer score: Good reviews. Buyers gave this an average rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Pendleton Jacquard Adult Hooded Towel
- This stylish and luxury hooded towel features a Native American-inspired design with contrast trim.
- Made with cotton terry reverse for comfort.
- 100% cotton.
- Pros: The unique design, high quality.
- Cons: Pricey for a towel.
- Consumer score: Great reviews. 81% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Olaian XXL Poncho Towel
- This poncho is perfect to chuck on after surfing.
- It is extra long for great coverage after a swim.
- Made with 100% organically produced cotton.
- A compact size when folded.
- Pros: Extra long, eco-designed, stylish.
- Cons: No hood.
- Consumer score: Average excellent star ratings of 4.7/5.
- Retailer: Available to buy from Decathlon.
SINBLUE Children Hooded Poncho
- Shark fans will enjoy wearing this anti-crease microfibre hooded poncho towel which is perfect for the beach, pool or bathroom.
- 24″X48″ full length.
- Pros: Anti-crease, quick-drying, highly absorbent, eye-catching.
- Cons: Only suitable for up to 6 year olds.
- Consumer score: Great reviews. 81% of buyers gave this 4-5 stars.
- Want to see more for kids? Get our guide to the best kids poncho towels.
What to consider when buying poncho towels
Material
Towels made from 100% cotton are an excellent option as they are soft and more absorbent than man-made materials.
Cotton-blend towels are a more affordable alternative and still have good absorbency.
Microfibre towels are also a good choice for the beach as they are lightweight, highly absorbent and quick drying, plus they can be rolled up so that they are compact for packing in a suitcase.
Size
Consider if you would prefer longer length or shorter poncho towel.
Absorbency
If you are planning on using at the beach or pool a more absorbent option is good to dry off quicker.
Stitching
Have a look at how the towel is stitched before buying. If it has short loops the towel will dry off faster.
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Final Thoughts
My overall top pick is the Vivida Lifestyle Essential Hooded Poncho Towel as it is cosy, absorbent and ideal for the beach or pool.
I hope this guide was helpful and if there are any poncho towels which I haven’t recommended and you think should be added, please let me know in the comments box below.
Thanks Nicola.
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