10 Green Thumb-Worthy Garden Hose Reel Reviews — Keep Your Yard Hydrated in 2024

From our research, we overwhelmingly found users praised the Eley/Rapid Reel Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel. Holding up to 150-feet of 5/8”-diameter hose or 100-feet of ¾”-diameter hose (depending on hose brand and style), this tough metal garden hose reel is built to last.

With stainless steel mounting hardware and a brass and stainless steel swivel, this garden hose reel stands up to heavy use. Users find its aluminum alloy wall plate easy to mount but note that it must be mounted very solidly.

The Eley/Rapid Reel Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel also includes a 6.5”-long polyurethane rubber inlet hose with crush-proof brass fittings. It unwinds and winds hoses smoothly with a hand crank that both left-handed and right-handed users appreciate.

It’s not called “rapid reel” for nothing.

Users found this garden hose reel quick and effortless in its winding action.

Guess what:

One reviewer who is a volunteer firefighter even bought an Eley/Rapid Reel Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel to hold the heavy firehouse hoses used to wash firetrucks!

To match the heavy-duty Eley/Rapid Reel Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel, attach the rugged Bon-Aire Original Ultimate Hose Nozzle at the end of your garden hose. Its firehose-nozzle construction turns any standard garden hose into powerful, multi-functional spraying hose.

To learn more about the  Eley/Rapid Reel Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel, see this video.

Features

• Can be mounted in the parallel or perpendicular positions
• Maximum temperature: 140ºF
• Maximum pressure capacity: 150 PSI (pounds per square inch)
• Weight: 20 pounds
• Hose not included
• 10-year, no-leak warranty

We found that users loved yet another Eley product: the Eley/Rapid Reel Portable Garden Hose Reel Cart. This portable model has the same solid construction as its wall-mount sibling with the added convenience of mobility. Holding up to 150-feet of 5/8”-diameter hose, this garden hose reel can haul around hose all over your yard, wherever you need to spray water. Its light yet tough 1.5” aluminum-alloy tubular frame on two rugged, flat-free rubber tires makes it portable and dependable.

There’s more:

The Eley/Rapid Reel Portable Garden Hose Reel Cart has a brass and stainless steel swivel (or rotary union) and a 6.5-foot long polyurethane rubber inlet hose for no-leak plumbing. It unwinds and winds hose smoothly with a hand crank that both left-handed and right-handed users appreciate. Again, it’s called “rapid reel” for good reason–our focus group found this garden hose reel quick and effortless in its winding action.

To learn more about this reel and see it in action, watch this video.

Features

• Two 10” tough tread tires
• Maximum temperature: 140ºF
• Maximum pressure capacity: 150 PSI (pounds per square inch)
• Weight: 35 pounds
• Hose not included
• 10-year, no-leak warranty

Who says beauty and utility can’t go together? Hoses bring vital water to growing flowers. The hoses themselves deserve to be stored with a bit of beauty! The Liberty Garden Products Steel Decorative Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel adds a lovely touch to any gardening or storage area.

This heavy-gauge steel garden hose reel holds up to 125 feet of 5/8”-diameter hose. Its steel frame has a durable powder coat finish that resists rust and weather. Although the garden hose reel does not come with a hose, it does include a 5’-long leader hose.

During our research, we found that users really liked the ease with which they pulled out the hose and wound it back up again using the padded hand crank.

What’s more:

The Liberty Garden Products Steel Decorative Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel has a shelf for holding garden tools, nozzles, and even small potted plants. The mounting hardware isn’t included, but the garden hose reel comes fully assembled. Not having to assemble the reel made a big difference to a lot of the consumers we spoke with about this hose reel—they loved the convenience.

Take a look:

To learn more about the Liberty Garden Products Steel Decorative Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel, watch this video.

To learn about installing this garden hose reel, watch this helpful tutorial.

Need a hose for this garden hose reel? Many users purchased the Teknor Apex Neverkink Water Hose.

Features

• Hose and mounting hardware not included
• Dimensions: 15.70” x 21” x 15”
• Weight: 12 pounds

For users who want a hideaway-style reel that includes a retractable hose, the RL Flo-Master Retractable Hose Reel is a neat-looking, convenient solution.

This reel has a heavy-duty spring that slowly retracts all 65 feet of 5/8”-diameter hose with an automatic guide that prevents the hose from overlapping during winding. A stopper near the end of the hose keeps it from entering the case completely. We discovered in our research that, although many users praised this garden hose reel’s retraction mechanism’s smooth action, some users observed that the retraction device grew faulty over time.

On a better note:

We noticed other convenient features on this model. Although the RL Flo-Master Retractable Hose Reel is mounted, its bracket allows for a 180° swivel, so you can turn the hose reel in different directions for a better reach. The garden hose reel can be removed from the mounting bracket when needed, like for winter storage. Finally, the case has a handy carrying handle for transporting it when needed (either in the yard or to storage).

This video provides a clear demonstration of how the RL Flo-Master Retractable Hose Reel is mounted and functions.

For even more versatility, look into the 2wayz All Metal Body Hose Splitter. This hose splitter can expand spraying options for anyone watering plants.

Features

• Dimensions: 20” x 13” x 23”
• Weight: 6 pounds
• Includes 65 feet of reinforced 5/8"-diameter hose
• Includes hose with eight-pattern nozzle
• Mounting hardware included

The Suncast Hose Hideaway with Smart Trak is a freestanding garden hose reel that discreetly conceals up to 225 feet of 5/8”-diameter standard vinyl garden hosing.

Consumers love two things about how this item works:

• the hand crank that reels in yards of hose easily
• the Smart Trak guide that ensures that the hose is neatly and evenly wound back onto the reel.

But there’s more:

Another feature users praise is the storage bin (over the garden hose reel itself), which is convenient for storing nozzles, sprayers, sprinklers, etc. Made of sturdy resin construction, the Suncast Hose Hideaway with Smart Trak also earned kudos for its toughness and ability to withstand sunlight (UV rays) and heat. However, we also noticed the plastic construction and handle were a bit flimsy.

Love those earth tones!

The Suncast Hose Hideaway with Smart Trak has a light taupe body and mocha lid that makes it inconspicuous in the yard or garage. It fits into any landscape well.

Features

• Patented Easylink system for watertight connection between hose reel and hose
• Dimensions: 26” (including crank handle) x 21" x 27.5”
• Includes leader hose
• Hose not included
• Comes fully assembled

The Strongway Parallel or Perpendicular Wall-Mount Garden Hose Reel is described as “heavy duty” by most consumers who used this reel. It holds up to 150 feet of 5/8”-diameter hose. This garden hose reel is constructed with a durable steel frame with a corrosion-resistant industrial powder-coat finish, brass fittings, and a tough welded handle. The Strongway Parallel or Perpendicular Wall-Mount Garden Hose Reel is versatile and can be mounted parallel or perpendicular to the wall. In fact, several users praised the multiple mounting options.

What’s more:

The Strongway Parallel or Perpendicular Wall-Mount Garden Hose Reel has a swivel grip for easy winding and unwinding and can be set up for both left-handed and right-handed users. Although we did not find the handle very “heavy duty” , it is the only plastic part of this garden hose reel.

To learn more about this garden hose reel, watch this video.

A recommended hose to use with the Strongway Parallel or Perpendicular Wall-Mount Garden Hose Reel is the Teknor Apex Neverkink Water Hose.

Features

• Includes connection hose, brass fittings, and mounting hardware
• Includes 6’-long rubber connection/leader hose
• Hose not included
• Maximum pressure capacity: 100 PSI (pounds per square inch)
• Dimensions: 18” x 16” x 19”
• Weight: 22 pounds

After working in the garden or yard, do you ever wish you could roll up and put away the hose without bending, kneeling, or cranking a handle? People have tried the Garden Power Foot Crank Powered Hose Reel with mixed results. Some love the foot crank and find it easy to use. Simply step on a pedal to start the retraction of the included 75’-long 5/8”-diameter garden hose. A power track facilitates even hose retraction.

On the other hand…

Other users thought the foot crank did not work as well as expected.

The Garden Power Foot Crank Powered Hose Reel is balanced on two sturdy wheels and has a bronze base with a low center of gravity to prevent tipping. Even more convenient, this reel folds for easy storage. One user commented that this garden hose reel unit does not take up too much room during use or in storage. We certainly agree.

Take a quick peek:

This video shows how easy this garden hose reel is to move and use.

Features

• Includes 75’-long 5/8”-diameter hose
• Dimensions: 15” x 37” x 22
• Weight: 24.5 pounds
• One-year limited warranty (new); three-month limited warranty (refurbished)
• Assembly required

We particularly like how the RAINWAVE Retractable Swivel Wall Mounted Hose Reel conveniently pivots despite it being a fixed, not mobile, garden hose reel. With its swiveling heavy duty metal wall mounting bracket, this garden hose reel allows you to turn and extend the hose in different directions for a better reach.

What’s more:

The RAINWAVE Retractable Swivel Wall Mounted Hose Reel automatically recoils the included 80’-long, 5/8”-diameter hose with a spring-driven mechanism. To use the hose, just extend it to the length you need and gently release tension on it until you feel it locks into place. When you’re finished using the hose, tug it slightly to activate a spring-driven mechanism that retracts it back into the box.

Don’t worry!

A stopper near the end of the hose keeps the hose from being disappearing into the box.

Expert Tip

Before retracting hose, make sure water is drained. Store the hose and garden hose reel indoors during winter months to extend the RAINWAVE Retractable Swivel Wall Mounted Hose Reel’s life and function.

By the way:

This enclosed reel has a convenient carrying handle for transporting between indoor storage and its outdoor position.

Features

• Includes 80’-long 5/8”-diameter hose
• Dimensions: 20” x 10” x 18”
• Two-year limited warranty
• Includes mounting hardware

The Power Products Retractable Power Hose Reel has a unique slow-return, spring-loaded retraction system as well as a nozzle protector on the end of the hose. These caring touches can prevent the hose from damaging itself and other objects (or hurt people) when retracting. No more jumping out of the way because of 50’-long, 5/8”-diameter hose whipping back to its case!

We really liked (as did the focus group) that the garden hose reel’s 180° swiveling action that allows you to turn and extend the garden hose in different directions for a better reach. An interesting fact that we learned is that the mounting brackets can go on the wall or ceiling.

Tougher than others:

Users also appreciated the sturdy quality, strong twist collar, and brass fittings of the Power Products Retractable Power Hose Reel kit. Constructed of three layers, this hybrid hose’s 500 maximum PSI is an average of 50% more than competitors’ PSI ratings. It can handle 500 PSI bursts!

Finally, the Power Products Retractable Power Hose Reel is easily removed for storage and portability.

Features

• Includes 50’-long 5/8”-diameter hose
• Includes nozzle protector
• Dimensions: 19.5” x 10” x 17”
• Weight: 23.4 pounds
• Maximum burst strength: 500 PSI (pounds per square inch)
• Mounting hardware included

Hercules was the god of strength and the Hercules Hose and Reel by Bulbhead takes after its namesake. This kink-proof, tear-proof, and leak-proof 75’-long, 1/2'”-diameter hose has an interlocking armor design and steel casing for toughness and strength.

It also has industrial strength anti-leak connectors. During our research, the Bestazy team and consumers alike tested the hose’s durability and strength by parking a car on it, dragging it over rocks, using it among thorns, etc. and found that it indeed is Herculean! This garden hose and reel also withstand extreme weather conditions, like beating sunlight and intense heat.

The reel itself is portable, easy to carry, and compact. Made of tough green plastic, the reel has four small feet to keep itself (and the hose) upright during use. It winds up the hose easily with a bright orange crank that spins the green reel smoothly around an orange center piece.

A study in contrasts:

Despite its rugged construction, the Hercules Hose and Reel by Bulbhead is lightweight. Users love those qualities as well as the fact the garden hose rolls up and stores easily on its reel for storage.

This is crazy:

Watch this garden hose withstand a lawnmower and a shark in this video.

Features

• Dimensions: 5.75” x 13.75” x 11”
• Includes both 75’-long, ½”-diameter hose and reel
• Stainless steel casing