One machine, six ways to run it.
The S3000 replaces the S300i like for like on pool size and adds the thing that actually changes ownership: filtration you can match to the season, and a cycle length you can choose.
Nationwide delivery, or free collection in Benoni. Payflex available — four interest-free instalments.
The Maytronics Dolphin S3000 is a robotic pool cleaner for residential pools up to 10 metres. It cleans floors, walls, the waterline, steps and sun ledges from 30 cm, offers six cleaning modes and cycles from 1 to 3 hours, filters through an extra-large multi-layer basket with fine, ultra-fine and rough debris options, and is controlled through the MyDolphin Plus app.
Regular, Fast, Floor Only, Ultra Clean, Waterline and Full Coverage — from a one hour top-up to a three hour deep clean.
Three filters, one basket
An extra-large multi-layer basket that takes a fine filter, an ultra-fine filter and a rough debris insert. In autumn you run the rough insert and empty it less; through summer you drop to ultra-fine and pull out what makes water look dull rather than dirty.
Brochure: extra-large multi-layer basket, fine and ultra-fine plus rough debris insert
One hour to three, your call
1, 2, 2.5 and 3 hour cycles. A short cycle before people arrive is a different job from a three hour clean after a storm, and being able to choose is what stops a robot becoming something you only run when the pool already looks bad.
Brochure: 1 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 hour cycles
The scum line, specifically
Waterline mode works the band where sunscreen, oils and dust collect and set. It is the part of a pool people scrub by hand, and the part that makes an otherwise clean pool look neglected.
Brochure: Waterline listed among the six cleaning modes
Pick-up mode and a caddy
It brings itself to the surface rather than being hauled up by the cable, and the caddy and cover come in the box rather than as an extra. A 3 year warranty rather than 2.
Brochure: pick-up mode, caddy and caddy cover included, 3 year warrantyThe specification, as Maytronics publishes it
- Ideal pool size
- Up to 10 m
- Cleaning coverage
- Floor, walls, waterline, steps and sun ledges from 30 cm
- Cycle times
- 1 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 hours
- Cleaning modes
- Regular, Fast Mode, Floor Only, Waterline, Ultra Clean, Full Coverage
- Filtration
- Top access, large filter basket with multi-layer fine and ultra-fine filtration and a rough debris insert
- Navigation
- Maze navigation
- App control
- MyDolphin Plus
- Cable
- Swivel cable
- Power
- Mains, Swivel cable
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Also included
- Steps Jet Cleaning, Pick-Up mode, caddy with cover included
- SKU
- 99996292-SA
The S300i, and what changes
This one IS a like-for-like replacement on pool size — both are rated to 10 m. The S300i is run-out stock, priced to clear while the last units go. If that price suits you it is a genuinely good buy. If filtration options and cycle choice matter more, the S3000 is here now and it is the model that stays.
Questions people ask about the S3000
When does the Dolphin S3000 arrive in South Africa?
September 2026. The specification is published but the South African price is not, so we are not quoting one yet.
Does the Dolphin S3000 replace the S300i?
Yes, and like for like on pool size — both are rated to 10 metres. The S3000 adds more cycle lengths, more cleaning modes, a multi-layer filter with interchangeable inserts, a caddy and a 3 year warranty.
What is the difference between the S1000 and the S3000?
The S1000 suits pools up to 7 m, runs one 2.5 hour cycle and has no app. The S3000 suits pools up to 10 m, offers four cycle lengths and six modes, multi-layer filtration, MyDolphin Plus app control and a 3 year warranty.
What is the Maytronics Dolphin S3000?
The Maytronics Dolphin S3000 is an automatic robotic pool cleaner for residential pools up to 10m. It cleans the floor, walls, waterline, steps and sun ledges.
Is the Dolphin S3000 for 10m or 15m pools?
For this South African listing, use up to 10m based on the supplied local product information. Do not publish 15m unless your local supplier confirms that specification for this exact unit.
What areas does the Dolphin S3000 clean?
It cleans the pool floor, walls, waterline, steps and sun ledges with a minimum sun ledge depth of 30cm.
Does the Dolphin S3000 clean the waterline?
Yes. The supplied cleaning coverage includes waterline cleaning.
Does the Dolphin S3000 clean pool walls?
Yes. It is designed to clean pool walls as part of its coverage.
Does the Dolphin S3000 clean pool steps?
Yes. It includes Jet Powered Steps Cleaning for pool steps.
What is Jet Powered Steps Cleaning?
Jet Powered Steps Cleaning is a cleaning feature designed to help the robotic cleaner reach and clean pool steps.
Does the Dolphin S3000 clean sun ledges?
Yes. It can clean sun ledges and pool seating areas with a minimum water depth of 30cm.
What cleaning cycles does the Dolphin S3000 have?
The supplied cleaning cycle options are 1 hour, 2 hours, 2.5 hours and 3 hours.
What cleaning modes does the Dolphin S3000 have?
The supplied cleaning modes are Regular, Fast Mode, Floor Only, Waterline, Ultra Clean and Full Coverage.
What navigation system does it use?
The supplied specification lists Maze Coverage for navigation and manoeuvrability.
Not sure this is the right machine?
Tell the selector how long your pool is and what it is lined with, and it will name the model that suits it — including when that is a cheaper one than this.