What Size Glamping Tent Do You Need?

Why Size Matters More Than You Think

When you're buying a glamping tent, size is one of the first decisions you have to make, and it's also one of the easiest to get wrong. People tend to either go too small (and end up cramped) or too big (and end up paying for space they don't use). Both mistakes cost money and create regret.

The right size depends on three things: how many people will sleep in it, what you plan to do inside besides sleep, and how much usable space you have to set it up. Get those three answers right and the size question answers itself.

Our tents come in a few different size options across models. The Astral covers the broadest range with 13, 16, and 20-foot versions. The Eclipse comes in 16 and 20-foot. The Jellyfish is currently 16-foot only. The Pyramid is its own footprint with a square base. Here's how to pick.

13-Foot Tents: The Couple's Retreat

A 13-foot tent gives you roughly 130 square feet of interior space. That's a couple's tent. Two people, a queen bed, two small nightstands, a chair, a rug, and that's about it. The Astral 13-foot ($849.98) is our only tent in this size category, and it's the most affordable entry point in our lineup.

Who Should Buy a 13-Foot Tent

Couples wanting a personal retreat. If the tent is for you and your partner, 130 square feet is genuinely plenty. The bed dominates the space the way it should, and the limited extra room actually makes the tent feel cozy rather than cavernous.

Festival camping. Smaller footprint means it fits in tighter spots in crowded campgrounds. Lighter to transport, faster to set up, and at $849.98 it's the lowest-cost glamping option for someone who wants to upgrade from a generic dome tent.

Backyard glamping. If you're setting up a tent in your yard for guest accommodations or a personal getaway space, the 13-foot is enough room for a queen bed and minimal furniture without taking up half the lawn.

Operators wanting a "couples' tier". If you're running a multi-tent glamping site, a couple of 13-foot Astrals as your couples-only or romantic-getaway tier creates a price point that fills calendar gaps when families and groups aren't booking.

What Doesn't Work in a 13-Foot Tent

Families with kids. Groups of three or more. Anyone who wants a real seating area separate from the bed. Anyone who needs space for cribs, cots, or extra mattresses. If any of those apply, size up.

16-Foot Tents: The Sweet Spot

A 16-foot tent gives you roughly 200 square feet of interior space, which is the size most operators land on after some experience. It fits a king bed, two real nightstands, a sitting area with a chair or small loveseat, a luggage rack, and still feels open. This is the size where the tent stops feeling like "a tent" and starts feeling like "a room."

Three of our tents come in 16-foot:

Astral 16-Foot

The Astral 16-foot is our most popular tent for rental operations. The yurt-style profile, stargazer skylight, and 60-inch wall height create a balanced, comfortable interior that works for couples, families with one child, or guests who want extra room. The center pole divides the space naturally into a sleeping zone and a sitting zone.

Eclipse 16-Foot

The Eclipse 16-foot ($1,049.98) is similar in dimensions to the Astral but adds a second door and a fourth window. The extra door changes how the tent feels: better airflow on warm days, easier guest flow if multiple people are using the tent, and more flexibility for furniture layout. For warm-climate operations or tents used by families, the Eclipse is worth the upgrade.

Jellyfish 16-Foot

The Jellyfish ($1,249.98) is the same 16-foot diameter as the Astral and Eclipse but with a fundamental layout difference: no center pole. The entire 200 square feet is open and unobstructed, which changes how the space feels and what you can do with it.

You can place a king bed in the center of the tent rather than against a wall. Furniture arrangement is symmetrical and balanced. There's no pole to design around. It's also the fastest 16-foot tent to set up (about five minutes with the air pump versus 20-30 minutes for the pole tents) and offers the most door customization with eight doors and interchangeable canvas, mesh, and transparent TPU panels.

Choosing Between 16-Foot Models

If price is the priority, the Astral 16-foot is the value leader. If you want maximum airflow and door access for a warm-climate or family setup, the Eclipse 16-foot is the move. If you want a pole-free interior, fast setup, and customizable doors, the Jellyfish is the answer.

For multi-tent operations, mixing models at the same 16-foot size point is a smart move. It gives guests reasons to come back and try a different tent, and the price tier differences let you serve different budget points without varying your operational footprint per site.

20-Foot Tents: The Premium Suite

A 20-foot tent gives you roughly 315 square feet of interior space. That's a real suite. King bed, full nightstands, a proper seating area with two chairs and a side table, a luggage bench, a full-length mirror, and still room to move. The 67-inch wall height (versus 60 in the 16-foot tents) means tall furniture can sit against the walls without hitting the sloped ceiling.

Two of our tents come in 20-foot:

Astral 20-Foot

The Astral 20-foot is the largest single-room glamping experience in our lineup. The added space allows for genuine "luxury suite" furnishing: a small dining area, separate bed and lounge zones, room for a portable wardrobe, and enough floor space that two adults aren't navigating around each other constantly.

Eclipse 20-Foot

The Eclipse 20-foot brings the same two-door, four-window configuration as the 16-foot Eclipse but in the larger footprint. This is the format we recommend for premium family suites, anniversary or honeymoon tier accommodations, or operators who want a flagship tent that justifies a top-tier nightly rate.

Who Should Buy a 20-Foot Tent

Families with two or three kids. A king bed for the parents, plus floor space for cots, sleeping pads, or a kids' area. The room is enough for everyone to coexist without it feeling like a tight squeeze.

Operators charging premium rates. A 20-foot tent supports nightly rates 30-50% higher than a 13 or 16-foot equivalent. For premium markets and high-end glamping resorts, the size justifies the price.

Anyone using the tent as semi-permanent living space. Backyard guest house, artist studio, meditation space, off-grid retreat. The 20-foot size is enough room to genuinely live in for stretches, not just sleep.

The Pyramid: Different Footprint, Different Use Case

The Pyramid ($1,299.95) doesn't fit the 13/16/20 categorization because it's not a circular tent. It's a four-sided pyramid shape with a square base, four oversized doors (two at 10x7 feet, two at 9x5 feet), and a fundamentally different interior feel.

What the Pyramid offers that round tents don't is configurability. With all four doors rolled up, it becomes an open-air pavilion that flows with the surrounding outdoor space. With all four doors zipped closed, it's a fully enclosed private room. This makes it ideal for use cases that round tents struggle with: communal lounges, bridal suites, VIP tents at events, multi-generational family setups where the tent functions as both gathering space and sleeping area, or a backyard cabana that converts between open and enclosed depending on how you're using it.

Comparison Table

Tent	Diameter	Floor Area	Wall Height	Starting Price	Best For
Astral 13ft	13 feet	~130 sq ft	60 inches	$849.98	Couples, festivals, backyard, budget
Astral 16ft	16 feet	~200 sq ft	60 inches	From $849.98	Most rental operations, couples + 1
Eclipse 16ft	16 feet	~200 sq ft	60 inches	$1,049.98	Warm-climate operations, families with 1 kid
Jellyfish 16ft	16 feet	~200 sq ft	10 ft peak (no pole)	$1,249.98	Pole-free interior, fast setup, events
Astral 20ft	20 feet	~315 sq ft	67 inches	From $849.98	Premium suites, families with 2-3 kids
Eclipse 20ft	20 feet	~315 sq ft	67 inches	$1,049.98	Flagship rental units, family suites
Pyramid	Square base	~225 sq ft	4-sided	$1,299.95	Communal space, VIP, open-air pavilion

How to Choose

By Use Case

Couples retreat: Astral 13-foot. The size is right and the price is right.

Single rental unit, broad guest appeal: Astral 16-foot or Eclipse 16-foot. Best balance of size, price, and bookability.

Premium rental, family suite, or honeymoon tier: Astral 20-foot or Eclipse 20-foot.

Visually distinctive rental, fast setup priority: Jellyfish 16-foot.

Communal space, lounge, event tent: Pyramid.

By Site Constraints

If your tent pad is small or you're working with a confined space, the 13-foot Astral fits where larger tents can't. The 16-foot tents need a clear footprint of about 18-20 feet to allow for guy lines. The 20-foot tents need 22-24 feet of clear space.

By Budget

The lowest-cost path into glamping is the Astral 13-foot at $849.98. The mid-tier is the 16-foot lineup ($849.98 for the Astral up to $1,249.98 for the Jellyfish). The premium tier is the 20-foot models. For most first-time operators, starting with one or two 16-foot Astrals and adding variety later is the proven path.

Multi-Tent Strategies

If you're setting up a glamping site with multiple tents, mixing sizes is smarter than buying all the same size.

A common combination: two Astral 16-foot tents as your standard rate, one Astral 20-foot or Eclipse 20-foot as your premium suite, and a Pyramid as a communal lounge. This gives you three rentable units at three different price points plus a shared space that anchors the property and increases the perceived value of every unit.

Another combination: an Astral 13-foot as your couples tier, an Astral 16-foot or Jellyfish as your standard, and an Eclipse 20-foot as your premium. Three sizes, three prices, three different guest profiles all served from the same property.

Our glamping site setup guide walks through layout planning across multiple tent sizes.

Get Started

Browse the full tent collection to compare specs, photos, and pricing across every size. Still not sure which size fits your situation? Contact our team. Tell us your guest type, your budget, and your site, and we'll point you to the right model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the most popular glamping tent size?

16-foot is the most common size for rental operations. It's the sweet spot of livability, price, and footprint. The Astral 16-foot is our top seller for that reason. For couples-only setups or budget operations, the Astral 13-foot is the next most popular.

What size glamping tent do I need for a family?

For a family of three (two adults, one child), a 16-foot tent works with a king bed and a cot or floor mattress. For a family of four or five, go to 20-foot for the additional floor space. The Eclipse 16-foot is a particularly good family option in the smaller size because of its second door and additional windows for ventilation.

Is a 13-foot tent big enough for two adults?

Yes. A 13-foot tent gives you 130 square feet, which fits a queen bed, two nightstands, and a chair comfortably. It's the right size for couples and the wrong size for groups. If two adults need extra room (work setup, separate sitting area, lots of luggage), step up to a 16-foot.

What's the difference between a 16-foot Astral, Eclipse, and Jellyfish?

All three are 16-foot diameter with about 200 square feet of floor area. The Astral is the most affordable, has the stargazer skylight, and uses a single center pole. The Eclipse adds a second door and a fourth window for better airflow. The Jellyfish uses inflatable air beams instead of poles, has no center pole obstruction, sets up in five minutes, and offers eight doors with interchangeable panels.

Can a king bed fit in a 16-foot glamping tent?

Yes. A king bed (76 by 80 inches) fits in any of our 16-foot tents with room left over for nightstands, a chair, and walking space. In the Astral and Eclipse, you'll position the bed against a wall to work around the center pole. In the Jellyfish, you can center the bed for a symmetrical layout.

How much space do I need to set up a 20-foot glamping tent?

Plan for a clear footprint of at least 22-24 feet across to accommodate the tent itself plus guy lines. The tent is 20 feet, but the staked guy lines extend a few feet beyond the perimeter. For tent platforms, build at least 22 feet across. Our platform building guide covers sizing and construction.