Skip to Content

The 7 Best Bath Towels For an At-Home Spa Experience

Feel the plush caress of premium fibers.

By
best bath towelspinterest

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links.

What are life's greatest pleasures? A morning coffee. A perfect mattress with cool hotel-style sheets. There's even the perfectly weighted whiskey glass, or the eternally satisfying pop of an opened wine bottle. Among it all, we'd wager stepping out of the shower and wrapping up in a plush bath towel is up there.

As such, we've done a deep dive into the world of bath textiles. (We've actually done a deep dive into every category of home good.) We've tested towels from all corners of the internet to present you, dear reader, with this: The best bath towels money can buy. There's a handful of options on this list for differing tastes and needs, but know that anything you buy here is top-notch.

  • Premium Plush Bundle

    Best Sustainable Bath Towel Set

    Cozy Earth Premium Plush Bundle

    $175 at Cozy Earth
    Read more
  • Plush Bath Towel Set

    Best Overall Bath Towels

    Onsen Plush Bath Towel Set

    Read more
  • Waffle Bath Towel Set

    Best Waffle Towels

    Onsen Waffle Bath Towel Set

    Read more
  • Plush Bath Towel Set

    The Organic Option

    Boll & Branch Plush Bath Towel Set

    Read more
  • Circlet Egyptian Cotton Bath Towel Set

    Best Budget Bath Towels

    White Classic Circlet Egyptian Cotton Bath Towel Set

    Read more
Best Sustainable Bath Towel Set

Cozy Earth Premium Plush Bundle

Premium Plush Bundle
Best Sustainable Bath Towel Set

Cozy Earth Premium Plush Bundle

Now 30% Off
$175 at Cozy Earth
Pros
  • Ultra-absorbent
  • Super soft
Cons
  • On the pricey side

Cozy Earth has pretty quickly become one of our favorites in textiles, and the plush towels are one of the brand's standouts. Ultra-absorbent, nice and plush, and incredibly soft, these are your at-home spa towels. You won't even notice that they're made up of a more sustainable bamboo-cotton blend.

Best Overall Bath Towels

Onsen Plush Bath Towel Set

Plush Bath Towel Set
Best Overall Bath Towels

Onsen Plush Bath Towel Set

Pros
  • Incredible cotton
  • Oversized design
Cons
  • A bit pricey

Sometimes playing by the rules is all you need to do. That's what you get with Onsen's plush bath towel set: Large, absorbent, and soft. There's not much else for us to even say here, the high-end cotton dose all the necessary talking.

Best Waffle Towels

Onsen Waffle Bath Towel Set

Waffle Bath Towel Set
Best Waffle Towels

Onsen Waffle Bath Towel Set

Pros
  • Lightweight
  • Absorbent and quick drying
  • Really high quality cotton
Cons
  • Pricey if you want a full set

If you don't love the weight or plushness of typical towels, but still want that super soft feel, Onsen makes our favorite waffle set. Lightweight and and durable, these towels are still plenty soft, great to wrap up in, and dry really quick thanks to that open weave. And the big plus is that Onsen has some of the best USA-sourced Supima cotton out there.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
The Organic Option

Boll & Branch Plush Bath Towel Set

Plush Bath Towel Set
The Organic Option

Boll & Branch Plush Bath Towel Set

Pros
  • Easy to buy set
  • Lovely organic cotton
Cons
  • Pricey

A gorgeous, full set means you'll be fully taken care of. These towels are heavy as hell, for those who prefer a heft to their bath linens. More importantly, Boll & Branch sources really nice organic cotton.

Best Budget Bath Towels

White Classic Circlet Egyptian Cotton Bath Towel Set

Circlet Egyptian Cotton Bath Towel Set
Best Budget Bath Towels

White Classic Circlet Egyptian Cotton Bath Towel Set

Pros
  • Really absorbent
  • Great price and easy shipping
Cons
  • Feels a bit cheaper than others
  • Egyptian cotton dries more slowly

Egyptian cotton lends itself perfectly to a bath towel—it's very absorbent but dries a bit slower than Turkish cotton—and this set of two is a great (and affordable) way in for a newcomer. Produced by White Classic, the availability on Amazon makes for easy shipping.

Best Bath Sheets

Brooklinen Ultralight Bath Sheet Bundle

Ultralight Bath Sheet Bundle
Best Bath Sheets

Brooklinen Ultralight Bath Sheet Bundle

Pros
  • Ultra soft
  • Lightweight and quick drying
Cons
  • Not as plush as thicker towels

The issue with bath sheets, is that when a towel gets that big, it can be unnecessarily heavy. Yeah that makes them great to wrap up in, but it also makes them a bit unwieldy. Brooklinen's ultralight option is lighter, and it dries a lot quicker than higher GSM towels.

They're still plenty absorbent, but just a bit lighter and easier to drape.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Ribbed Towels

Parachute Soft Rib Towel Set

Soft Rib Towel Set
Best Ribbed Towels

Parachute Soft Rib Towel Set

Pros
  • Not too light, not too heavy
  • Plenty absorbent
  • Nice and plush
Cons
  • Stock is often low on popular colors

If you prefer a ribbed towel, which lie between a super lightweight waffle and a heavy plush cotton, Parachute make our favorite. They're not too heavy, not too light, and come in this lovely dusty gold. (If you, also, get a bit tired of starch white.)

Get Unlimited Access to Esquire's Recommendations for Your Home

Get Unlimited Access to Esquire's Recommendations for Your Home

Get Unlimited Access to Esquire's Recommendations for Your Home

Credit: Mike Kim
Watch Next
 
preview for HDM All sections playlist - Esquire
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Home Upgrades

luxury furniture brands

23 Luxury Furniture Brands Worth The Investment

best online furniture stores 2024

Our 56 Favorite Online Furniture Stores to Shop

best reclining sofas 2024

10 Best Reclining Sofas That Don't Look Ugly

best saatva mattress

Saatva's Classic Is the Best Mattress Ever. Period

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Logo
tiktok
youtube
facebook
instagram
pinterest
Hearst Men's and Enthusiast Media Group - A Part of Hearst Digital Media

A Part of Hearst Digital Media

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.

©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy NoticeCA Notice at CollectionYour CA Privacy Rights/Shine the LightDAA Industry Opt OutTerms of UseSite Map