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There are few things more relaxing than soaking in a luxurious hot tub. However, purchasing and installing a traditional hot tub can cost thousands of dollars, and may not be an affordable option for most people. Luckily, inflatable hot tubs are a far less expensive alternative that can still give you that same feeling of relaxation at a fraction of the cost.
The best inflatable tubs can reach temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit your space. You’ll want to consider things like how many people you expect to sit in your hot tub at a time, what color suits your home, and how you might need to store it when the temperature drops below 42.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
We spent hours shopping around, researching product specs and warranty info, and reading user reviews to narrow down some solid recommendations. These are some of the best inflatable hot tubs available online right now.
Multi-colored LED lighting
210-gallon capacity
140 bubble jets
Uses a lot of electricity
40-day programmable timer
Auto-heating function
Includes a repair kit
Smaller, 160-gallon tub
Includes two repair kits
240-gallon capacity
120 bubble jets
None that we could find
72-hour power-saving timer
Seven different LED colors
213-gallon capacity
May not include any patches
Our editors have chosen these products based on thorough product and market research by our team of expert product reviewers. The picks are based on examining user reviews, product specifications, and, in some limited cases, our experience with the specific products named.
What you should keep in mind is that any inflatable hot tub will require some upkeep, and your satisfaction with the purchase will depend on things like the color and shape of the inflatable tub itself. Don’t worry so much about the brand name. Look for a good price, a design you won’t mind looking at, and know what you’re getting yourself into.
They require a certain amount of maintenance, but you can get one at a tenth of the cost of a more traditional hot tub.
Many of the hot tubs come with patches and teflon tape for repairing holes and tears—expect to use them. And keeping your spa clean of harmful bacteria will be an ongoing project. Each has their own water filtration system to support cleaning, but you’ll need to put some work into maintenance as well.
An inflatable hot tub should typically last you about five years or so, but you might find a hole in the liner after five months, so that’s part of the tradeoff. Keep a spare patch or two on hand.
In theory, you can enjoy your hot tub all year long, but there are a couple important caveats to keep in mind. Generally, if you’re using the tub often and keeping the water hot, it may be safe as long as the temperature outside doesn’t drop to 14°F or lower. Of course, other hot-tub liners may not be quite as resilient.
If you’re going to be away from home for more than a few days, Bestway recommends taking your hot tub down if there’s a chance the temp could drop below 42.8°F.
For better or worse, most of the inflatable hot tubs on the market thus far are incredibly similar in terms of shape and quality. Most are either circular or square. But where they differ most is in terms of size; some fit only two or three people at a time, while others can comfortably fit six.
A hot tub recommended for two to three is about 67 inches across, whereas one with room for five or six might be only 77 inches across. So size is really relative to how many people you expect to use the tub at once, how tall they are, whether you have children, and things like that.
As far as temperature, you’ll want to follow the guidelines set by the manufacturer of your specific hot tub. But the minimum temp seems to range from about 14°F to 68°F, depending on the materials used in the tub’s liner. The maximum temperature, meanwhile, is generally listed at around 104°F. For safety reasons, most adults want to avoid getting into a hot tub that’s over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
A couple of key things to look for in a nice hot tub are automatic heating, to keep your pump from freezing when the water temp drops, or the number of individual water jets. Other handy accessories are usually included with your purchase as well: filter cartridges, hot tub covers, repair kits, and various parts for proper installation.
Alex Kane is a senior editor at USA Today’s Reviewed and the author of the Boss Fight Books volume on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. He has written for Fangoria, PC Gamer, Polygon, Rolling Stone, StarWars.com, and Variety. He lives in west-central Illinois.
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