Best hot tub on Reddit

145 reviews from r/hottub, r/phoenix, r/Omaha and 4 more subreddits

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Bullfrog

4.5

(11)

"Got a great Bullfrog X8 this past Spring. Love it."

"The composite frame will never rust out."

"They have an array of different kinds of jets and you can customize."

"I’ve been happy with my bullfrog since we’ve had it about a year"

"Bullfrog spas. Made in Utah."

"Bullfrog, without a doubt."

"We purchased a Bullfrog X6L, single pump option is under $10k."

"Bullfrog spas"

"Stick to a major manufacturer and find which models and features suit you best."

"Bullfrog."

Nordic

4.5

(10)

"Live on Long Island and sell Nordics and they easily last 20+ years."

"I'd think something with a wood frame. NORDIC is my vote."

"Nordic hot tubs!!!!!!"

"I am always a voter for Nordic. Quality, simple design."

"I just bought a Nordic Encore SE yesterday for $7100."

"It’s great (if you want a lounger)."

"Nordic has a reputation for being simple and reliable."

"I went with nordic systems."

"I have a Nordic; it’s a great value but shop around as some vendors really jack the MSRP."

Jacuzzi

3.8

(11)

"Love my Jacuzzi brand lounge."

"I love my Jacuzzi J-LXL"

"Great brand, reliable, easy to service and easy to find parts."

"Jacuzzi is the Henry Ford of 'hot tubs', Jacuzzi engineers the proper position of jets for optimal use in hydrotherapy."

"I purchased a Jacuzzi tub 25 years ago. It finally bit the bullet last year."

"Jacuzzi"

"Jacuzzi J-355 is a non Hot Spring favorite for me."

"If you are looking for a outdoor hot tub/jacuzzi consider getting a used one."

"We bought a J-485 Jacuzzi and, it's an 8x8 without a lounger."

"Now I have a Jacuzzi J-245 and did I mention that it sucks Monkey Farts???"

Hot Springs

4.7

(9)

"Easy to maintain, runs great."

"I am really enjoying my Hotsprings Prism."

"Had my Envoy salt tub for going on 4 years problem free."

"It has 1 spot with a moto massage jet that is a godsend!"

"I bought a hot springs spa from the local dealer."

"I landed one the Hot Springs Relay. We Paid $7999 and it included steps and a cover lifter."

"Hot Springs-all day/every day. Sauverign is a larger model that we have enjoyed."

"As the owner of a Hot Springs envoy, and a lover of deep water."

"Hot Springs is good if you don't mind waiting 6 weeks for a service appointment."

Sundance

4.6

(8)

"I can put a 20 year old Sundance next to a 10 year old Bullfrog and outsell the Bullfrog 4 to 1."

"My first Altamar lasted me 22 years without much trouble."

"Love my Sundance and I got it used"

"It was the most comfortable and had jets in the right spots for us."

"We went in November when they were doing some crazy rebates and saved a few thousand dollars on a really nice Sundance Spa."

"The only major repairs were a circuit board replacement at the 6 year mark."

"The first tub that comes to mind is Sundance, then Jacuzzi."

"2005 era Sundance models , parts galore , YouTube videos."

Costco

4.4

(7)

"Costco had their seater +2lounger hot tub sale for 2699."

"I went the Costco route. No regrets here"

"COSTCO - not inflatable. Several good options."

"For being budget conscious, take a look at the rotomold Costco tubs."

"A dealer was worth it to us since we did not know what we were doing."

"Sister-in-law and her husband bought one from Costco, at the recommendation of her friend."

"Get the inflatable unit from Costco. Buddy has one that’s actually legit."

Hot Spring

4.5

(6)

"Have been very happy with. Very easy maintenance routine."

"I've had no issues at all with our HotSpring Aria in the ~3 years we've had it."

"Get a Hot Spring spa, order your parts and get your advice and tech support from Backyard Plus."

"Hot springs aria has been solid performer."

"Hot Spring Relay/Rhythm or upgrade to Flair/Flash."

"Love it because it's as large as a typical 7-8 seater."

Caldera

4.7

(3)

"We got a Caldera Cantabria and LOVE it!"

"Caldera Cantabria"

"I have a Caldera Geneva and it seems pretty deep to me."

Softub

4.3

(3)

"Check out Softub. Super efficient design, solid foam construction."

"The Softub has a valve lever in the control panel that let's you turn the air on or off."

"Softub for me. Open water space."

#10

Beachcomber

4.3

(3)

"Beachcomber especially if you live in Canada and keep your spa outside during the winter."

"Makes a simple reliable tub, well insulated."

"I personally would buy a refirbished tub from a retailer."

#11

Lifesmart

4.3

(3)

"I went with a Lifesmart LS350 Plus 5-Person 28-Jet 110v Plug and Play Spa."

"Mines been running 2-1/2 years problem free."

"Mine is a Lifesmart (made by watkins wellness, same people that make caldera, hotsprings, and a few other brands."

#12

Coleman

4.0

(3)

"I got a Coleman (bestway) inflatable a year ago. I use it every day. Best $500 I’ve ever spent."

"I decide to go to Coleman after weighing things out."

"Only down side is you have to step over it to get in."

#13

CalSpas

5.0

(2)

"CalSpas and make sure you get a salt tub."

"First one was a 1996 Calspa that I got in 2002."

#14

Sunrise

5.0

(2)

"The easiest company to deal with, on the installer side, and customer side, is Sunrise in Grimsby."

"Sunrise in Grimsby. They make the hot tubs and all of their parts are interchangable."

#15

Aquaterra

5.0

(2)

"I have an Aquaterra, which is manufactured by Watkins Wellness so parts are very generic."

"Costco Aquaterra. Otherwise if you want an actual dealer."

#16

Vita

5.0

(2)

"I’m extremely happy with my Vita Envy."

"We have a Vita Rendezvous and it seats 7 adults comfortably."

#17

Master Spa

4.5

(2)

"We just purchased a Master Spa after a bunch of research."

"If you’re in the mid west, masterspa."

#18

Bestway

4.5

(2)

"I just put away a bestway saluspa I bought from Costco for the affordable price of $600."

"I got Inflatable one (budget friendly) from Costco! $499 Bestway Saluspa"

#19

VitaSpa

4.5

(2)

"I just got a VitaSpa Grand, love it so far."

#20

Hydropool

4.5

(2)

"I have the hydropool 970. It’s a 9 seater officially, but really seats 6-7 adults comfortably."

"Hydropool. Fair price. Nice design."

#21

Artesian

4.0

(2)

"Artesian it's quiet and easy on the utility bill."

"Artesian."

#22

Dimension One

4.0

(2)

"Their tubs are deeper than most."

"I’ve owned a hot tub for five years mostly trouble free."

#23

Watkins

4.0

(2)

"You might like a caldera more as they are super deep."

"Anything made by Watkins should be easy to find parts for."

#24

Viking

4.0

(2)

"Viking."

"Viking spa heritage 2. Fits 6 adults, no footsies, tons of room."

#25

Outdoor Living

3.0

(2)

"My wife and I purchased one new about 2 years ago from outdoor living pool & spa."

"I would avoid Outdoor Living based on my experience after the sale."

#26

Vitaspa

5.0

(1)

"I could put it in the showroom with new ones and you wouldn't know it was used."

#27

CoverCaddy

5.0

(1)

"Had it for about a year. No complaints."

#28

Idle Hippo

5.0

(1)

"We have had 2 Idle Hippo Hot Tub Booster Seats for years."

#29

Weltevree

5.0

(1)

"I loved it and it was certainly minimal maintenance."

#30

Arctic Spa

5.0

(1)

"My Arctic Spa with Spa Boy allows for programming peak electricity hours and you can set the behaviour of the tub accordingly."

#31

Taylor Test Kit

5.0

(1)

"Just use a Taylor test kit. They are around $40 (US). Best in the business."

#32

iopool

5.0

(1)

"Iopool! No subscription, been using mine for just about 3 years."

#33

Viking Aurora 3

5.0

(1)

"Viking Aurora 3. Got mine for $5800 with a 6 yr warranty."

#34

AquaRest

5.0

(1)

"Aqua Rest, so easy even a caveman can set it up."

#35

Nordic Retreat SE

5.0

(1)

"Paid under $3k for my Nordic Retreat SE floor model the month before all the shutdowns in 2020."

#36

Niagara

5.0

(1)

"Niagara hot tubs in St. Catharines."

#37

Dimension One Spa

5.0

(1)

"It’s an amazing tub and almost no maintenance."

#38

Southwest Hot Tub Warehouse

5.0

(1)

"It’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made."

#39

Master Spas

5.0

(1)

"I love my Twilight 8.2 by Master Spas"

#40

Bullfrog Spas

5.0

(1)

"For sure it’s Bullfrog Spas. Probably their A Series is the best for most."

#41

Inflatable Hot Tub

2.0

(2)

"I doubt they can stand our winters that well."

"An inflatable isn't suitable for the winter."

#42

Freeflow

4.0

(1)

"If you want dealer service and support for an acrylic tub, then expect to spend $9k+."

#43

Saluspa

4.0

(1)

"Couple years ago, we bought the saluspa padded ones."

#44

Jetsetter

4.0

(1)

"A free flow or if you want a salt hot tub then I would do a Jetsetter without music."

#45

Sundance Marin

4.0

(1)

"Sundance Marin keeps it smaller but leaves you several options for yourself or others."

#46

Balboa

4.0

(1)

"I would look for any tub using balboa components since those are easily sourced and well reviewed."

#47

Jacuzzi J-225

4.0

(1)

"The jacuzzi j225"

#48

Sundance Edison

4.0

(1)

"Sundance Edison."

#49

Nordic Rendezvous LS

4.0

(1)

"[Nordic Rendezvous LS](https://www.nordichottubs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Rendezvous-LS-MSRP-2022.pdf) Will give you just enough embellishments."

#50

Lifesmart LS600DX

4.0

(1)

"I picked up a Lifesmart LS600DX 7 Person for $3300 on sale."

#51

Hot Spring Spa

4.0

(1)

"Hot spring spa."

#52

Tuff Spa

4.0

(1)

"Tuff Spa."

#53

Coleman SaluSpa

4.0

(1)

"We just bought the Coleman Saluspa on Amazon for like $500 a week ago."

#54

Continental

4.0

(1)

"Seriously go with Continental, and when you look into warranties take into account the labor portion."

#55
Hot Springs Limelight Prism4.0
(1)
"We went big and got a Hotsprings Limelight Prism. To us that was a deal."

#56

Boldt Pools

4.0

(1)

"I've heard Boldt Pools has really good deals"

#57

West Coast Spas

4.0

(1)

"If you are in Oregon, look into West Coast Spas."

#58

Arctic

4.0

(1)

"Arctic spas"

#59

Fantasy

4.0

(1)

"Fantasy Entice or Hot Spring Relay/Rhythm for my two cents."

#60

Sun Dance

4.0

(1)

"We got a 6 person Chelsee from Sun Dance that we plan to normally fit 4 people."

#61

Saratoga

4.0

(1)

"All 4 solid Tubs around $10k."

#62

American Whirlpool

4.0

(1)

"I just bought an American Whirlpool 982…was looking at artesian hot spring and a bunch of others."

#63

Catalina

4.0

(1)

"I love it for destressing but would fit 3 people very comfortably."

#64

Coast

1.0

(1)

"Skip Coast spas."

#65

Wave

1.0

(1)

"Stay away from the Wave company. Junk... nothing but issues."

#66

Alkar

1.0

(1)

"Avoid Alkar, we've had multiple issues with ours."

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