The 7 Best Gazebos For Your Patio

Top 7 Patio Gazebos We Reviewed for 2022

There are many choices out there, from a hard top gazebo, metal roof gazebo, to an enclosed gazebo, and many others on the market, making it difficult to come to a decision. Don’t sweat it though, we put together a list of the 7 best patio gazebos that are sure to have you chilling in the shade with a cool drink in your hand, relaxing in style. 

Top Pick – EliteShade 12×12 feet Sunbrella Titan Patio Outdoor Garden Backyard Best Gazebo

The EliteShade 12×12 feet Sunbrella Titan Patio Outdoor Garden Backyard Gazebo comes in as the best Gazebo of 2021. Once assembled, this beauty is built to last. Go cheap on a patio gazebo, and you will kick yourself for it, as you will be buying several replacements while the Elite Shade Sunbrella will still be standing strong. Constructed with heavy-gauge aluminum posts, these parts are rust free and sturdy. It also has concealed anchor plates which can be bolted down into  your concrete pad or a wooden deck. Strength is only the beginning as the Elite Shade Sunbrella is also very easy on the eyes, as these hearty posts are coffee bean in color and wrapped in artisan wicker. Stellar! The standard model is a 12×12, but it also comes in a 10×13, and the 12×12 offers 144 square feet of outdoor living space.

The Elite Shade is covered with a weather resistant canopy, which is fade-resistant and filters sunlight, easily lasting up to five years. There is also a crafty wind vent perched atop this patio gazebo, allowing wind flow and minimizing damage. The assembly time is brief, 2-3 hours, and can be done solo, but I would recommend the assistance of an extra hand.

Review Summary

The Elite Shade Sunbrella is a patio gazebo to be reckoned with. I am impressed with how sturdy and robust it is, while at the same time emanating such style and class. It is difficult to find both, strength and good looks, but this one has it all. 

Top Features 

• Weather resistant, sun-filtering canopy
• Rust free heavy-gauge aluminum
• Wind vent
• 144 square feet of outdoor living space
• Artisan wicker wrapped posts
• Concealed anchor plates
• Easy assembly in 2-3 hours

Needs Improvement

• Only 2 color options
• Can catch water if installed incorrectly

#2 Sunjoy A102008500 Chapman 10×10 ft. Cedar Framed Gazebo with Netting

If you are looking for that hardwood, cedar post appeal, hardtop gazebo, then look no further than the Sunjoy A102008500 Chapman 10×10 ft. Cedar Framed Gazebo. This patio gazebo is built for the long haul, sturdy and strong, while also giving off that stylish, sleek design sure to spruce up any backyard. The Sunjoy is classified as a hardtop gazebo, and its roof is constructed of powerful rust resistant, powder coated steel. No need to worry about checking on the status of your canopy with this robust structure, as your steel roof will provide you with protection against the sun, ample shade, and will fend off any inclement weather that might sneak up on you. It also boasts a two-tier roof which lets the right amount of air flow pass through freely. The refined, cedar wood frame emits a natural, permanent look, and also comes pre-drilled, making construction that much easier. 

Light up the Sunjoy in whatever you desire, string lighting perhaps, easy and light, or due to its strength, how about a distinguished chandelier to entertain under which you can attach with the ceiling hook provided, the Sunjoy allows for possibilities. Optional mosquito netting and privacy curtains are available, but sold separately. The directions are direct and easy to follow. You will need another hand putting it up as the parts are made right and carry some weight to them, but you will be thankful for this as the Sunjoy will stand tall and strong as one of the best gazebos for the money.

Review Summary

The Sunjoy Cedar Framed Gazebo is the real deal. It will stand up to weather with its durability and strength, and also remains protected from corrosion with its rust resistant, powder coated, steel roof. Sitting underneath this structure, you feel secure, relaxed, and right at home in the backyard dream you have created. 

Top Features

• Natural cedar wood frame
• Two tier roof design
• Rust-resistant, powder-coated steel roof
• Pre-drilled frame and posts
• Provided ceiling hook for suspended lighting
• Powerful, stylish design

Needs Improvement

• Privacy curtains and mosquito netting sold separately

#3 AsterOutdoor 10×12 Outdoor Home Gazebo for Patios

This soft top patio gazebo looks fabulous in any backyard, with a dome style, two-tier vented roof and zippered mesh, mosquito netted sidewalls. The Aster provides the versatility of being used as a very open, airy gazebo or using your options and zipping up the sidewalls for an enclosed patio feel, safe from the elements, the choice is yours as the situation dictates. Some gazebos made in this style are worrisome as the metal frames feel weak and made of cheap material, but the Aster has a swarthy frame made of high-grade durable steel, which is also powder-coated to prevent rust. The frame stands sturdy and strong, and the 300D polyester canopy surrounding the frame is UPF 50+ and blocks 99% of UV. The canopy is also fire retardant, and equally as equipped to provide shade as to protect from a sudden downpour.

As it is a 10×12 the Aster provides 120 square feet of space to share with your family and friends, comfortably housing 6-7 people. It also comes with a hanging hook which can hold lighting of your choosing or a fan to cool you down. 

Review Summary

The Aster soft top gives you a lot bang for your buck and is definitely worthy of being on our best gazebo list. It gives you the confidence of protection, support, and style, while not having to delve into that next level, higher price category. The design is not overdone, it feels steady sitting under its bower, and I really enjoy the option of zipping up the sidewalls if the bugs come out or the sun becomes overpowering. 

Top Features

• Sturdy high-grade engineered steel frame
• Powder-coated steel to prevent rust
• Two-tiered vented dome roof
• 300D polyester canopy 
• UPF 50+, 99% UV blocked 
• Included mesh walls with mosquito netting

Needs Improvement

• Long assembly and parts list
• Lacks side shade panels

#4 AsterOutdoor 10×12 Outdoor Hardtop Gazebo for Patios

Right next to its soft top relative, the Aster Hardtop Gazebo checks in as the next best patio gazebo for 2022. You get the same quality design and durability as the soft top, but you also get a hard top gazebo with a polycarbonate roof. This roof will give you 99% UV protection and will stand strong against the elements, even boasting the strength of 10 pounds per square feet of snow capacity. So, you get the shade, style, and protection you crave during the summer, plus the power to fend off tough weather if you are entertaining during the colder months. 

As with the soft top, you also get zippered mesh sidewalls and mosquito netting to keep out those pesky bugs as the sun starts to go down. This hard top gazebo also boasts a sturdy, powder coated aluminum frame ready to stand up to rust and the elements. The hardtop also comes with a built in center hook, and with its sturdy roof and frame, you might want to hang a real decorative lighting piece to light your evenings. 

Review Summary

The Aster hard top Gazebo gives you the same quality as the soft top, but provides the added element of a sturdy, polycarbonate roof. You get similar luxuries and well built materials, the question comes down to preference. Go with the soft top, or pay some extra cash and step up to the hard top which can stand up to snow and time. 

Top Features

• Polycarbonate hardtop roof
• 99% UV protection
• Included mosquito netting
• Built in center hook 
• Heavy duty aluminum frame
• Rust resistant

Needs Improvement

• Roof can be difficult to assemble
• May take multiple people to assist

#5 PURPLE LEAF 12′ X 16′ Outdoor Galvanized Steel Hardtop Double Roof Permanent Gazebo

The Purple Leaf Steel Hardtop Gazebo lands next on our list. There is so much to like about this product, and it all begins with its sleek, stylish, galvanized steel roof. Protective steel above your head instead of a thin fabric or polycarbonate material. The roof can hold up to 2500 pounds max capacity of snow and is rated for winds up to winds up to 40 miles per hour, though staking it down is always a good idea. The roof also is designed with a unique and clever gutter system, which will gather rainfall into the edge of the roof and then funnel it through the poles, streaming the water out on the ground. The frame is made of durable, rustproof aluminum, which is powder-coated and ready to battle the elements. 

At 12×16 this hard top gazebo offers the most amount of square footage on our list, checking in at 192. It also comes with elegant curtains and removable polyester netting for blocking out potent bouts of sunshine or any swarming bugs trying to ruin the party. The curtain system is something that really caught my eye, as it is easy to use, glides smoothly on a curtain rail, no zipping or yanking, while also emitting style and grace. 

Review Summary

The overall design on the Purple Leaf attracts attention right away. It is stylish, robust and strong, and offers features like the rain gutter system and a galvanized steel roof, that makes it unique compared to its rivals. As far as affordability goes, it ranks on the high end according to our list, but with that comes quality, durability, and elegance. 

Top Features

• Galvanized steel roof
• Rustproof aluminum frame
• Double top design
• Unique gutter system
• Curtains and netting included
• Sturdy, pre-drilled poles
• 2500 pound max snow capacity

Needs Improvement

• Multiple person assembly
• Instructions are known to get a bit confusing

#6 YOLENY 10’x13′ Outdoor Polycarbonate Double Roof Hardtop Gazebo Canopy

Coming in next on our list is the Yoleny Hardtop Gazebo. At first glance, this gazebo catches your eyes, draws you in and makes you want to relax under its bower at once. A quick check of the permanent polycarbonate top appears slick and refined from the outside, while also giving you a feeling of comfort and ease when you look up into soft textures on the inside. The roof has a three layer protection system which filters the sunlight and reduces heat, blocking out 99% of UV rays. The Yoleny is an all-weather hardtop gazebo and the roof is fade resistant. The frame is built with high strength, anti-corrosion aluminum alloy, tough and durable, with tripod footing. 

The Yoleny comes with netting and curtains which slide easily on a two-track system. Closed off for privacy and protection, or open to the beauty of a stellar, sunny day, the choice is yours. Also, at 10×13 it gives you an extra 10 square feet of entertaining space, which sets it apart from a lot of standard 10×12 designs.  Yoleny is a quality gazebo manufacturer that has been producing highly desirable pergolas for many years.

Review Summary

There is just something about the Yoleny that I really took to right away. The sleek, polished design of the roof gives it a unique, I just really like it look, from the get go. It also has all the durability and protection from the sun as its rivals on this list, while being able to stand on its own. The three layer protection system does an excellent job of reducing heat and keeping you cool, even with the sidewalls enclosed, the double-top design keeps the air flow moving.  

Top Features

• Permanent polycarbonate roof
• Double-top design
• Included netting and curtains
• Anti-corrosion aluminum alloy
• 99% UV protected
• Fade resistant
• Unique, elegant design

Needs Improvement

• Polycarbonate roof and not steel
• Roof lets in a bit of light

#7 Sunjoy D-GZ076PST-D Madison Brown Softtop Round Gazebo

Rounding out our list of the top patio gazebos is the Sunjoy Madison Brown Soft Top Gazebo. Out of all of the gazebos on our list, the Sunjoy comes in as the most affordable, but do not let the lower cost fool you. The Sunjoy still gives you durable powder-coated, corrosion resistant frames and hardware that is ready to stand up to the elements. You also get a two-tiered roof set up for air flow and a unique, stylish hexagonal shaped design. The lower frame is decorated with styling side rails and a built in serving shelf on one side of the gazebo. Perfect for a patio deck or a quaint garden area, the Sunjoy gives you that good old-fashioned rustic, content feeling.  Although this model isn’t quite as portable as other easy up type canopy’s, you could easily take it camping to add some additional shade to your site.

At 11.4×13.2 the hexagonal (round) design gives you plenty of square footage to entertain. Plants will easily hang on corner hooks, giving off that garden appeal or use them to string up a lighting system. Easy to assemble the Sunjoy provides a lot for the price and adds elegant decor to your backyard.

Review Summary

The Sunjoy offers a lot of value for the price. I really appreciate the stylish hexagonal shaped design, decorative side railing, and the built in shelf. The assembly was quick, just a couple hours solo, and with an extra hand could have been half of that. The frame feels plenty strong enough to withstand the elements, especially if staked down and not in a completely exposed area. For the value and appeal, the Sunjoy gives a lot while taking little from your pocketbook. 

Top Features

• Unique, stylish hexagonal design
• Decorative side railing
• Built in shelf
• Powder-coated rust resistant frame
• Affordability
• Dual-tiered vented canopy
• Can be taken camping
  

Needs Improvement

• Thinner frame legs
• Lightweight frame structure

Patio Gazebo Buyers Guide

Going through the seven different patio gazebos on this list you will find many similarities from product to product. Before making any decision, especially as a quality patio gazebo is no inexpensive purchase, it would be a good idea to educate yourself on the product you are leaning toward, as well as its rivals. Take a minute to read through this buyer’s guide and you can buy with confidence.

Frame Design and Durability

You may have noticed that every gazebo on this list claims to have rust resistant, durable frame design. Looking to differentiate on the gazebo that suits you would be difficult if this was your deciding factor, so take into account the design that catches your eye. Also, a few products have frames that are more heavy-duty than the others, so think about how permanent and open to the elements your gazebo will be. You will definitely pay for the thicker, sturdier frames, but make sure you are aware of where you want to place your gazebo before your purchase. If your spot is a fairly guarded area, you may not need to pay the extra money, so plan ahead before you buy.

Hard Top Gazebo Vs. Soft Top Gazebo

The biggest factor in making your purchase will most likely be, should I purchase a soft top gazebo or a hard top gazebo? Do I want a metal gazebo or a fabric topped gazebo? Obviously price comes into play here, as any polycarbonate or galvanized steel roof will cost quite a bit more than a fabric gazebo. This decision should come down to your planning on placement, style, and permanence of your patio gazebo. Is your gazebo going to be placed in a spot where it will take the brunt of storms in the winter and constant, beating sun during the summer? If so then a more permanent steel or polycarbonate roof might be your answer. On the other hand if the area for your patio gazebo is a little more protected, a soft top might suit you just fine, as all of these products are built durable, and rust resistant. It also comes down to style, do you like the look of a fabric soft top or a robust hardtop? Some feel a hardtops can almost look like an add-on to the house, large and sturdy, and can take away from that relaxing outdoor feel a leisurely soft top can give. Yet others feel the opposite and want the durable, structured protection a hardtop emits. For me, either style can be pleasing, and it really comes down to location and coordination in accordance to your yard. 

Assembly and Instructions

Each of the items on our list comes with pretty straight-forward, user friendly instructions and all the hardware you need for assembly.  Larger items will have longer assembly time, and yes, more instructions. Steel or polycarbonate roofs will also add to your assembly time over stretching a fabric soft top into place. Each of these patio gazebos can be handled by beginners, but the more detailed and extravagant, the more effort into assembly. Even though you can tackle a few of these by yourself, you really should have a helping hand around when setting up one of these products. It will cut down your work time and lead to better, cleaner results. So, before purchasing take into consideration how much time and effort you want to put in, while also planning to have another body around to assist in construction.

Accessories

A few of the products on the list come with curtains and mosquito netting. Others have these as options to purchase afterwards. Ask yourself, do these matter? They are nice to have if they come with your product, but are they worth the difference between a model you may really like that lacks these items and a model you kind of like that comes with them? Do not get me wrong, they are great to have on certain occasions, but for the most part, when you are outside you want to enjoy the outdoors. These products can get tangled, gnawed on by the dog, hung on by the kids and can become a pain. Yet, if there is not much to go after your gazebo (dogs, kids, etc.) and you do get a lot of bugs in the evening, having these accessories may be a real bonus for you. 

Affordability – Check Price

These products are quality made. You can scroll through reviews for yourself and read the glowing testaments that follow. Sure there are a few outlier comments, but that goes without saying. So the question comes down to what kind of patio gazebo you need, as compared to what you want for your yard. The price range on this list stems from around $300 to near $2000. That is a large gap and needs to be greatly considered before making your purchase be sure to check price before you buy.

On first thought, you may picture the large, heavy-duty, galvanized steel roof option, but after inspecting your yard you may realize the best spot for your gazebo is in a well protected area, in a much smaller space than you anticipated. The gazebo you originally envisioned may not be the best fit for your yard. On the other hand, if you want to put a more affordable, less durable option in a space that will get blasted with inclement weather and constant, scorching sunshine, your gazebo may not last long. I suggest planning out your purchase, scan the yard for the perfect spot beforehand, then make a decision on the gazebos that best fit your needs. Once you have dialed in the appropriate models, then go to style, looks, and the accessories you may desire