Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table Review

Review of the Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table

As of this writing, there are 1,681 customer comments and 159 answered questions for the Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table. I’ve read the customer feedback and then condensed the results into this review. I hope that this review helps you when shopping for the best outdoor table to add to your porch.

Best Features

Converts from a regular coffee table to a cocktail table
Weather-resistant
Drain plug allows easy cleanup
Weight limit of 110 pounds and cooler capacity of 7.93 gallons
Keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours

Item Specifics

The Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table is designed with an extendable table top. It transforms from a contemporary coffee table into a sleek cocktail table in one simple twist. This outdoor table is perfect for barbeques, deck parties, or just lounging by the pool. It keeps drinks ice cold for up to 12 hours. There is a drain plug for easy cleanup. This product is made from 100 percent recyclable, weather-resistant, and durable plastic resin material. Because it is weather-resistant, it is safe to keep outdoors. It won’t even fade in the sun. The cooler has a capacity of 7.93 gallons and the table top has a weight capacity of 110 pounds. The dimensions are 19.5-inches W x 19.5-inches D x 22.5 H when closed, and 33-inches H when extended.

Locking Mechanism Must Be Twisted at the Base of the Pole

There were some complaints about this table not holding drinks. The locking mechanism needs to be locked in order for the table to be stable. A customer commented. “Some reviewers complained of the top not holding drinks when in the open position. You have to twist the locking mechanism in place at the base of the pole, so that may have been something that was missed. I have set 2 full 2-liters of soda on the open lid (As a test) and it stays in place.”

Cooler Is the Most Talked About Feature

The cooler part of this table sets it apart from most other tables. If you are wanting to keep drinks cold, this is a great table to have for parties. A customer had this to say about it,”My wife and I decided on this table after looking at a few both online as well as in stores. The biggest selling point for us is the cooler aspect. While we haven’t had a chance to use it yet, having the opinion to use it as a cooler was something we couldn’t pass up. The item came as described and after taking two minutes to attach the bottom half to the upper half, the table moved out to our patio. No issues with the top staying up as long as you follow the instructions. The little silver thing in the middle is not a huge concern. Build quality seems good and overall it fills out needs.”

Photo Doesn’t Show Metal Piece That Can Be an Eyesore

Unfortunately, the display photo of The Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table doesn’t clearly show how obvious a metal piece is in the center of the top of the table. Some people felt that the metal piece distracted from the beauty of the table. A customer had this to say about it, “My major complaint is the top of the unit. The picture does a great job of hiding the round silver piece of hardware at the top. I was disappointed when I pulled it out of the box. It’s a bit of an eyesore. I plan to outline the piece with painter’s tape and spray-paint it with outdoor Rustoleum in oil-rubbed bronze to make it a little more attractive. Alternatively, I suppose you can set something on top of it to hide it when company arrives.”

Molded Design Not Braided

When you look at the stock photos you may not be able to tell that this table has a molded design. It is not braided. A customer explained, “This is molded plastic and not braided. If you are looking for the braided version, then look elsewhere. I had problems taking it up and letting it down. I was not an easy process. The table itself does the job if you don’t plan on letting it up, or down and you don’t plan to use it as for storage.”

Complaints About Drain Plug

It is a bit tedious work to pull the drain plug out. One customer commented,”Works well–deceptively deep (took nearly 30 lbs. of ice to fill it!). The drain plug is a pain: it doesn’t pull out easily and the entire drain assembly comes out when pulling on the plug top. The plug should have a string to allow the user to pull it without having to dig down to find it (suggestion to buyers: add a mark of some sort higher along the side to show you where the plug is to reduce your time digging into the ice).”

Very Deep Cooler Section

There were a lot of customers who reported that they had not idea how deep the cooler section was. While this might be nice if you plan on storing a lot of drinks in it, keep in mind that you will need about 30 pounds of ice to fill the cooler. Most people were happy with the deep cooler section even though they didn’t realize it was that deep. A customer explained, “The table is very easy to assemble with only 2 parts and 3 small screws. The top lifts and locks into place very easily. The “cooler” section is larger and deeper than I thought, so you can fit a good amount of bottles or cans in there. When the top is extended this can be used with bar height chairs…not so much for dining but perfect for cocktails. It isn’t actual resin wicker but instead is molded plastic…but that’s to be expected at this price point.”

Easy to Assemble

The Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table is easy to put together. A customer shared, “Works great!!! So attractive too. Such a clever idea. Took about 7 minutes to assemble and a couple of those minutes was me looking for a Phillips screwdriver. Just screw in 3 screws and done. I have a smaller old style fridge with a modest sized ice maker. Used that ice over 6 canned drinks and it was enough. Room for lots lots more but that’s all I needed for the table’s inaugural debut. No more runs to the fridge yay!”

Multiple Complaints of Bad Customer Service

Unfortunately, there were quite a few complaints left from customers about poor customer service. Here is one of them: “Purchased this product to use on our patio as it seemed perfect for our space. The center tube that supports the top to the base cracked making the table unusable. Contacted customer service who asked for original receipts and photos of the defect. Sent both and then didn’t hear back for 3 months. Was offered a fractional refund instead of a replacement. I was told this was all they could do. Sad that Keter cannot make reliable products and even worse that they won’t honor their warranty. I would definitely look elsewhere for a better product and a more honest company who stands behind their products.”

Good Price

For what you get, this table is priced well. Most of the comments on price were positive. Here is one of those comments on price, “I have received a lot of complements regarding this little cooler/table and for the price I’m very happy with the purchase. We were looking for a smaller table to compliment our larger patio set. After our last party I think I may have made a couple of sales for the Keter brand. The cooler kept drinks cold for quite a while especially considering we didn’t put much ice in it. The standing feature is nice too. Just lock the table in the open position and you can use it for a tall drink stand which works well. If your looking a little table for a patio set OR for a little patio cooler this product can take care of both needs.”

Pros

Price
Cooler feature for holding drinks
Rattan finish

Cons

Metal piece can be considered eyesore
Molded finish not woven
Poor customer service

Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table Conclusion

The Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table features an extendable table top. This table can transform from a contemporary coffee table into a sleek cocktail table in one simple twist. This is an outdoor table that can be used for barbecues, deck parties, or just lounging by the pool. It should keep drinks cold for up to 12 hours. There is a drain plug for easy cleanup. This product is made from 100 percent recyclable, weather-resistant, and durable plastic resin material. Some people were thinking the style was woven, but it is not. This table has a moded finish, not woven. The cooler has a capacity of 7.93 gallons and the table top has a weight capacity of 110 pounds. The dimensions are 19.5-inches W x 19.5-inches D x 22.5 H when closed, and 33-inches H when extended. For the price, considering what you get, this table is priced well.

Common Questions

Here are some top questions that I found for people considering buying the Keter Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table.

Will a couple of standard wine bottles fit with the lid closed? If so, do they have to be tilted slightly or can they stand upright? Yes, you can fit wine bottles inside the table when it is closed. However, you will have to tilt them a little.
How do you drain this outdoor table? There is a plug at the bottom of this outdoor table. Simply pull the plug and the water/ice will drain. Keep in mind though that some customers did complain about the drain plug being difficult to use.
Is it a coated rattan? If something spills, can it be cleaned with a hose? Yes, if this outdoor table happens to get dirty you can clean it with a hose. It is weather-resistant, which means the water should damage it. As for if it is coated with rattan, this is not made of real rattan. Instead, it is made of plastic resin.