Hooded Towels Australia | Adult & Kids Towel Hoodies

A hooded towel is a towel with a built-in hood that you wear like a poncho, so you can dry off, warm up and get changed without holding a towel in place. At ShowerNest, our hooded towels are made for Australian life: after a swim at the beach, a surf, a session at the pool or a warm shower at home. Shop adult hooded towels and kids hooded towels in soft, quick-drying fabrics and easy-to-style colours.

Hooded Towels for Adults

Our adult hooded towels slip over your head in seconds and keep you covered from shoulders to knees. Also known as a towel hoodie or poncho towel, an adult hooded towel gives you a private space to change out of wet swimmers, whether you're on the sand, in a car park or at the pool. Roomy cuts leave space to move your arms inside, and the hood keeps wind off wet hair.

Hooded Beach Towels and Surf Ponchos

A hooded beach towel does more than a flat towel ever could. It dries you off, keeps you warm when the sea breeze picks up and doubles as a cover-up for the walk home. Surfers and ocean swimmers use a hooded surf towel to change quickly after an early session, while families love that nobody has to hold up a towel for anyone else.

Kids Hooded Towels

Kids hooded towels make beach and pool days easier for parents. Children can pop them on by themselves, stay warm between swims and get changed without a fuss. Fun colours and prints make them easy to spot on a busy beach.

Hooded Towel vs Beach Towel vs Changing Robe

Not sure which one you need? Here's how they compare:

	Hooded towel	Beach towel	Changing robe
Hands-free	Yes	No	Yes
Change discreetly	Yes	Only with help	Yes
Weight and bulk	Light to medium	Light	Heavy and bulky
Best for	Beach, surf, pool, bath	Lying on the sand	Cold-water swimming
Packs into a beach bag	Yes	Yes	Usually not

For most Australian beach and pool days, a hooded towel gives you the best balance: it's hands-free like a changing robe, but light and easy to pack like a beach towel.

How to Choose the Right Hooded Towel

Fabric

Microfibre is lightweight, packs small and dries quickly, which makes it ideal for travel, surfing and the gym. Cotton feels thicker and softer against the skin, perfect for relaxing after a swim or a shower.

Size

For adults, look for a hooded towel that falls to around the knee, so you stay covered while changing. For kids, choose by age and height, leaving a little room to grow. Every product page includes its exact measurements.

Features

Look for a generous hood, a roomy fit to move your arms inside and pockets for your phone and keys. Choose a colour you'll be happy to wear from the beach to the café.

Not Just for the Beach

A hooded towel is just as useful at home. Wrap up after a hot shower or bath, dry off after the gym, or keep one in the car for spontaneous swims. Pair it with a soft mat from our non-slip bath mats collection for a cosy bathroom routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hooded towel?

A hooded towel is a towel with a built-in hood, worn over the head like a poncho. It lets you dry off and get changed hands-free, which makes it popular at the beach, the pool and after a shower.

What is the best hooded towel for adults?

The best hooded towel for adults falls to around the knee, has a roomy fit so you can change underneath, and is made from a fabric that suits how you'll use it: microfibre for travel and quick drying, cotton for softness and comfort.

Is a towel hoodie the same as a hooded towel?

Yes. Towel hoodie, poncho towel, surf poncho and hooded beach towel are different names for the same idea: a wearable towel with a hood that lets you change and dry off hands-free.

Can I use a hooded towel for swimming and surfing?

Yes. Swimmers and surfers use hooded towels to change out of wet swimmers or wetsuits discreetly, stay warm between sessions and dry off quickly.

How do I wash a hooded towel?

Most hooded towels can be machine washed on a gentle cycle and hung out to dry. Microfibre dries especially quickly. Always check the care instructions on the product page.