- Dimensions. A beach towel is around 90×180 cm, which is usually long enough for someone to lay on without getting sand on their head and feet. A bath towel is usually around 70×140 cms. Usually, beach towels are wider and longer than bath towels.
- Appearance. A beach towel is generally more brightly colored than a bath towel, making them easier to spot. A bath towel is a solid color, most of the time, designed to compliment the decor of a bathroom.
- Hotels normally prefer to give customers Cabana Towels (Striped Towels) but some of the Hotels also prefer pale colored towels for Beach / Pools Towels,