On this site we have reviewed some of the top sand-free beach mats that you can buy, all of which are pretty big because even the smallest one measures 72 x 72 inches.
However if you don’t want to spend this much money on a beach mat, but still want something that is big enough to lie on, for example, you might prefer to buy a large oversized beach towel instead because there are lots to choose from.
Oversized beach towels are generally at least 70 inches long and the large beach towels for two are often equally as wide to accommodate more than one person. They are obviously not as good at repelling sand, but they are still more than adequate for most people’s needs.
So here are some of the best oversized beach towels that are available to buy in 2023:
Monster Towel 3.0
The Monster Towel is said to be the largest beach towel in the world, so it is therefore ideal if you want to lounge around on the beach with friends or family, or if you just want a bit more space.
It is actually 10 feet x 10 feet in size, which means that it is substantially larger than most other beach towels. Indeed it is significantly larger than all of the other extra large towels featured on this page.
However it should be pointed out that whilst this is a really big towel, it is not at all cumbersome to carry around because it rolls up small and compact and is made from super-thin microfiber material that is very quick to dry. Plus the latest version now includes a carrying strap as well.
So when you consider that this 3.0 towel is also soft and comfortable to lie on and now includes sand pockets in the corners to weigh it down and keep it in place, as well as a hidden corner pocket for your valuables, there are many reasons why you should consider paying a little more for this supersized beach mat.
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(Update 2023: Sadly, I’m not sure if this Monster Towel is still available to buy as it doesn’t appear to be available anywhere online. So you may want to consider one of the products below instead).
Large Beach Towel And Pool Towel In Cabana Stripe
This premium quality beach towel from Utopia Towels is 35 x 70 inches in size, and is suitable for use at the beach or the swimming pool, for example. That’s because it is made from 100% cotton and is the ideal thickness to absorb water.
Furthermore it is also really soft, whilst still being durable enough to withstand multiple washes in the washing machine.
This oversized beach towel has a stylish blue and white stripe design and will look great at the beach or the pool. However it is also available in other colors as well, and if you are unhappy with it for whatever reason, it comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.
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Also available:
→ Cabana Stripe Towel (4 Pack) – if you want to buy more than one towel, you can save yourself quite a lot of money by buying this 4-pack.
Plush Cabana Beach Towel
If you are prepared to pay a little extra for a premium quality beach towel, then you should definitely consider this Plush Cabana Beach Towel from the Laguna Beach Textile Company.
This is another big beach towel that measures 70 x 35 inches, but what separates this one from many other beach towels is that this one has a higher cotton content (600 grams per square meter compared to 400 grams for most others).
Subsequently it is thicker and softer than your typical beach towel, and it will also absorb more water and last a lot longer as well.
This towel is available in a choice of three different color schemes. The midnight blue and seafoam (pictured above) is my personal favorite, but it is also available in red, white and blue or ocean blue and almond, which both look pretty good as well.
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Dock & Bay Microfiber Beach / Travel Towel
Another top quality beach towel that you might want to consider buying this summer is the Microfiber Beach and Travel Towel from Dock & Bay, which was featured on Dragons’ Den in the UK a few years ago.
This is said to be one of the largest beach towels on Amazon because the extra large one is 78 x 35 inches in size. However you can also buy the large one if you don’t need one this big, which measures 63 x 35 inches.
This towel is absorbent and quick-drying, claiming to dry three times faster than a regular beach towel, and is also very light to carry because it is made from a soft microfiber material instead of cotton. It even comes with its own pouch so that it is easy to carry to the beach.
Plus as well as being very practical, it it also has an attractive striped design. Indeed it is actually available in a choice of eleven vibrant and exotic sounding colors such as bondi blue, boracay yellow, cancun green, ipanema orange, malibu pink and cayman khaki, and there are also custom themed designs, such as leopard, tiger and botanical orchid, for example.
So when you consider that these beautiful Dock & Bay towels are also eco-friendly as they are made from 100% recycled materials, it is easy to see why they have sold over 1 million of these towels worldwide.
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Bdsign Oversized Microfiber Beach Towel
Another extra large beach towel that you might want to consider buying is the Bdsign Microfiber Beach Towel because this is an XXL towel that measures 74 x 74 inches, making it one of the largest microfiber beach towels on the market.
This has a really cool palm tree design and would be perfect for use on the beach, but you could also use it when you go swimming, backpacking or camping, for example, or when you go for a picnic in the country.
This towel has a suede-like feel that is soft on the skin, and as well as being lightweight and durable, it is super-absorbent and quick to dry, and has anti-microbial properties to protect against bacteria.
In addition, it is really easy to carry around because it folds up small and comes with its own carry bag, and if it does happen to get dirty, you can simply wash it in the washing machine as often as you like. So it has many practical benefits.
The jumbo 74 x 74 inch towel is ideal for two or more people, but you can also buy a large 73 x 36 inch towel that is more suitable for one person. Plus you can also buy a multi-color design that is available in both of these sizes as well.
Microfiber towels are thinner than cotton towels and will probably feel a lot different to what you are used to, but many people grow to love these beach towels once they start using them, and these oversized towels are even better because they give you a lot more space to relax if you are using them to lie on.
→ Click here to buy the Bdsign Microfiber Beach Towel
WildHorn Outfitters Akumal Microfiber Beach Towel
WildHorn Outfitters have developed a range of good quality beach blankets and towels, and they have now produced an extra large microfiber towel as well.
The Akumal Beach Towel is made from a soft plush microfiber material that is really comfortable to use and nice to lie on, and because it can hold 3-4 times its weight in water, it is also super absorbant.
In addition to this, it is also really quick to dry, just like many of the other microfiber towels that are available, particularly as there is a loop on one of the corners that you can use to hang it up.
This particular towel is available in a choice of six vibrant designs, and comes with a small pouch that makes it easy to fold away and easy to carry around.
Each towel is 10 x 3.5 inches when stowed away, but measures 78 x 35 inches when it is placed on the ground, so it is a lot bigger than your average beach towel.
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Ben Kaufman Oversized Velour Beach Towel
Ben Kaufman sell a range of beach towels that have cool and unique designs, but from a purely practical point of view, they have also produced an extra large beach towel that will give you a lot more space to relax when you are camping or relaxing on the beach.
Their oversized velour beach towel is 70 x 40 inches in size, and is available in a choice of four different colors – pink, purple, cobalt and pacific blue.
It is made from 100% cotton and has a velour finish that gives it a spa-quality feel. So you should find that it feels really soft on the skin when you are drying yourself, and feels really comfortable when you are lying on the beach or sunbathing in your garden, for example.
The only thing I would say is that the design is fairly basic and is possibly not quite as attractive as some of the other oversized beach towels featured on this page, but if you are simply looking to buy an extra large luxurious towel that is soft and absorbent, this one is well worth considering.
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Luxor Linens Beach And Pool Towel
One final beach towel that you might want to consider buying this summer is the extra large beach towel from Luxor Linens.
This particular towel is made from 100% Egyptian cotton, which means that it is very high quality and luxuriously soft on your skin.
Indeed it will withstand multiple washes in a washing machine, and will actually get softer with every wash.
As with all the towels featured on this page, this is significantly larger than a standard beach towel, measuring 70 x 40 inches, which means that it is large enough to lie on or wrap around your body after swimming.
Furthermore, the cool cabana stripe design in a choice of seven different colors (navy, red, grey, yellow, sand, fuchsia and aqua), means that it is perfect for use on the beach or by the swimming pool, particularly as it is said to be super absorbent and quick drying.