The 5 Best Pool Ladders (2022 Review)

This molded resin ladder with coated aluminum handrails is suitable for pool walls that are between 48 and 54 inches long.

-Supports up to 350 pounds
-Includes a one-year warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee
-Won’t deteriorate in saltwater or heavily chlorinated pools

-Meant for above-ground pools only
-May slip on the plastic steps because they have limited traction

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This ladder features a stainless steel frame and high-impact composite steps that fit 42-inch pool walls.

-Features support beams under the handrails
-Has plastic foot caps to prevent damage to the pool’s floor and walls
-Has an entry-level price

-Doesn’t work with deep pools
-Doesn’t have a platform between the two sets of steps

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Each of this pool ladder’s four steps has a 24-inch width and a textured surface for easier and safer climbing.

-Has a final tier that rests on the pool floor
-Can pivot the tier to accommodate sloped floors
-Meant for medium-height pools that have 54-inch walls

-Costs more than most pool ladders
-May be uncomfortable to walk on the step treads

Best multi-step ladder

Intex

52-Inch Pool Ladder

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This two-sided A-frame ladder has a total of 10 high-impact composite steps on a stainless steel frame.

-Installs in minutes
-Has a wide platform that connects the steps on either side
-Made from composite and coated steel that are rust-resistant

Above-Ground Step and Ladder System

-Wobbles under weight
-Has a limited 300-pound weight capacity

Easiest to use

BiltMor

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This pool ladder has four thick and wide steps on one side, four skinny steps on the other, and a platform and two handrails in between.

-Works with pools that don’t have a deck
-Can flip up the ladder and secure it with a padlock when you’re not using it
-Has holes in the steps for water flow