Depending on your lifestyle and climate, soft top gazebos might be your best option for year-round gazebo living. But without protection against pesky insects, any gazebo can fall short of expectations. Luckily, there are many high-quality, budget-friendly options for a soft-top gazebo with mosquito netting.
When choosing your next gazebo, be sure to consider the average temperature and precipitation range where you live. Unlike hard top gazebos that are meant to stay up year-round, soft tops should be taken down and stored if you live in especially rainy, windy, or snowy environments.
Don’t have time to read? Here’s a quick summary of the products we recommend.
Best Soft Top Gazebo with Mosquito Netting
Sunjoy Tierney Steel Patio Gazebo
We love the Tierney soft top gazebo for its sophisticated design and 3-tiered roof. It’s rare to find soft top roofs with more than 2 tiers, and this design from Sunjoy ensures maximum air flow throughout. Wind-rated up to 24 mph, the Tierney rivals hard top gazebos for its style and substance. Tie the mosquito netting and privacy curtains back on the powder-coated steel frame during the day. Close them to fully enclose the gazebo at night.
Pros
- Roof hanging weight capacity up to 33 lbs.
- Easy tie-back for mosquito netting and side curtains
- Water & rust-resistant steel frame
- 3-tiered roof for maximum air circulation
Cons
- 4 people suggested for assembly
- No commercial warranty
Eagle Peak Straight Leg Steel Pop-Up Canopy
The Straight Leg Steel Pop-Up Gazebo from Eagle Peak offers the best features from both semi-permanent soft tops and pop-up canopies. Portable like a pop-up but sturdy and strong with a steel frame, it looks at home in your backyard or on the beach. We especially love the tiered roof for increased air circulation. Despite its steel frame, the Eagle Peak Straight Leg is not windproof so we recommend storing the gazebo in the off-season.
Pros
- Fire- and rust-resistant, and waterproof
- Portable, easy to set up
- Storage bag included
- 1-year limited warranty
- Does not look like a pop-up gazebo
Cons
- Not wind resistant
- Not as strong as semi-permanent soft top gazebos
Sunjoy Belcourt Steel Patio Gazebo
The Suncourt is a beautiful backyard centerpiece. Trimmed in black and adorned with ornate corner posts, this design from Sunjoy has as much substance as it does unique style. With a snow load capacity of 300 lbs. and a roof hanging capacity of 15 lbs., you’ll enjoy many winter evenings in your light-filled gazebo.
At 12′ x 10′, the Suncourt will comfortably accommodate 4-5 people with furniture. Assembly is straightforward but this gazebo is heavy at almost 120 lbs.
Pros
- Snow load capacity up to 300 lbs.
- Roof hanging capacity up to 15 lbs.
- Unique color combination
- Decorative corner posts
- Wind-resistant up to 46 mph
Cons
- No commercial warranty
Arlmont & Co. Tess Soft Top Steel Patio Gazebo
Modern and sleek, the Tess Soft Top Steel Gazebo from Arlmont & Co. will complement any backyard aesthetic. The elegance of the Tess lies in the details: single-tiered roof, simple lines, clean palette, and easy use of mosquito netting. The UV- and weather-resistant canopy protects furniture sets within a 10′ x 10′ footprint. We wish that the Tess could be installed on grass but other than that, there’s little not to love about this design.
Pros
- 2-tiered roof for better air circulation
- Roof hanging weight capacity of 50 lbs.
- Powder-coated steel frame
- Built-in interior hanging hook
- Can be fully enclosed with zippered mosquito netting
Cons
- Foundation required
- No commercial warranty
Sunjoy 13.5 x 13.5 Steel Patio Gazebo
This round soft top gazebo design from the trusted makers at Sunjoy is the largest on our list. At more than 180 sq. ft., this soft top gazebo can host a dinner for extended family or a gathering of friends. It’s ideal for larger yards that want a fully furnished outdoor living space.
We love the circular shape because it makes the gazebo appear even bigger and allows for unconventional furniture configurations. In addition to a decorated tiered roof, the canopy has well-placed drainage holes to keep guests dry in downpours.
Pros
- No foundation needed
- 2-tier roof with design element
- Large footprint comfortably accommodates up to 8 people with furniture
- Strategically-placed water drain holes around canopy
- Roof hanging capacity up to 20 lbs.
Cons
- No commercial warranty
Suntime Fully Enclosed Canopy Aluminum Pop-Up Gazebo
The Suntime Fully Enclosed Canopy Aluminum Gazebo is another example of an excellent multi-functional pop-up design. Even though the frame is made of aluminum instead of steel, the Suntime still has a snow load capacity of 50 lbs. We recommend that you remove snow from any gazebo (including hardtops designed for snow), but you can feel confident that the Suntime will support multiple feet of snow with ease.
We love that the Suntime is one of the few on our list with netting that fully zips creating an enclosed outdoor space in a matter of seconds. This design is sturdy yet portable so it will provide as much protection and comfort in the backyard as on the sidelines.
Pros
- Snow load capacity of 50 lbs.
- Easy to set up, pop-up canopy
- Can be full enclosed with zippered mesh netting
- Storage bag included
- Does not look like a pop-up gazebo
Cons
- Not as strong or durable as permanent soft top gazebos
Sol 72 Outdoor Westhought Steel Patio Gazebo
The Westhought is an excellent choice for homeowners that prefer a gazebo with a smaller footprint. At only 8′ x 8′, this smaller design from the professionals at Sol 72 Outdoor delivers just as much function and style as larger gazebos. We especially love that you can hang a fan, chandelier, or lights (up to 45 lbs.) from the ceiling.
Constructed of a powder-coated steel frame and polyester canopy, the Westhought comes with mosquito netting and privacy curtains that can be elegantly tied back.
Pros
- Rust & weather resistant steel frame
- Roof hanging capacity of 45 lbs.
- Wind rating of 24 mph
- 1 year product warranty
- Straightforward assembly
Cons
- No commercial warranty
What to Consider When Buying a Soft Top Gazebo with Mosquito Netting
Pop-Up or Permanent
When choosing a soft top gazebo that’s designed to protect against mosquitos and other bugs, you’ll need to choose between semi-permanent soft tops and pop-up gazebos.
Semi-permanent soft tops are typically constructed with a powder-coated steel frame and polyester canopy. If you live in a mild climate with average snow and/or rainfall, you do not keep to take down your gazebo during the winter; although it will last longer if you do.
Pop-up gazebos are meant to be set up and taken down frequently. These gazebos are common on beaches and at soccer tournaments. You can set them up with only 1 person and they’re meant to be stored in its storage bag.
Pop-up gazebos are typically less durable and strong than semi-permanent soft tops. They also usually look portable as opposed to a sturdy backyard centerpiece. However, there are pop-up gazebos, including the two on this list, that look like semi-permanent structures even though they’re designed with portability in mind.
Pop-up gazebos are less expensive than semi-permanent soft tops. Your budget will play a big part in determining which option is best for your lifestyle.
Interior Fixtures
Some soft top gazebos have built-in interior hooks that hang from the roof. You can hang outdoor-rated fans, lights, and chandeliers on these hooks.
Make sure that you pay attention to the internal weight hanging capacity if you want to hang anything from the ceiling. Many gazebos can accommodate fixtures that weigh between 15-50 lbs., but some cannot bear any weight at all.
You should also consider the power source if the fan or light is not battery operated. Soft top gazebos are not wired for electricity. You’ll need to install electricity if you don’t want to run extension cords from your home.
Final Thoughts
There are a lot of great options to consider when deciding on a soft top gazebo with mosquito netting. In addition to keeping out unwanted insects, netting and curtains offer extra protection from the elements and privacy from neighbors.
As long as you live in a relatively mild climate, you can enjoy a soft top gazebo year-round for a fraction of the cost of a hard top.
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