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BUYING

Professional and independent pre-purchase advice

If you’ve never purchased a hot tub before, the process can be a little daunting. Fear not, our team of experts are at hand to walk you through the best hot tubs and make choosing your new hot tub as easy as possible. In the latest edition we have broken down our buying tips into three easy steps to make buying your perfect hot tub from a reputable hot tub supplier easy. We also provide guidance on  choosing between a 13 amp & 32 amp hot tub and related advice covering hot tub running costs.

Featuring top brands

Lifestyle focus

How a hot tub can benefit you

Taking a regular dip in a quality hot tub can unlock the combined benefits of a healthy mind and body. In our latest edition of WhatSpa? we have investigated the latest health research to show you the hot tub benefits you could unlock with a new hot tub. With many of the leading hot tubs including the latest hydrotherapy jets to emulate massage therapy, as well other technology such as mood lighting, there has never been a better time to invest in a hot tub. See the full details and research in our latest edition of WhatSpa? now.

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Family enjoying a hot tub

Be inspired

Hot tub installation inspiration

Planning to create your own hot tub haven at home? Get the taste for in-spa-rational hot tub installations in our latest copy of WhatSpa? magazine. The latest inspiration includes advice from Alan Titchmarsh on developing your own hot tub haven in your garden. We’ve included photos and details of recent hot tub installations by the leading showrooms to provide you with further inspiration for planning your very own hot tub installation. To ensure that you’ve covered all bases, the latest edition also includes the WhatSpa? pre-delivery checklist. Also check a snapshot of our latest garden hot tub ideas within our Knowledge Bank.

WhatSpa? Best Buy Awards

The WhatSpa? Best Buy Awards section within the magazine, features 24 pages crammed full of specifications, ratings and our WhatSpa? verdict! Our Awards acknowledge the hot tub models that excel across a range of criteria, including design, aesthetics, comfort, hydrotherapy and value-for-money. We have split our Best Buy Award winners into five different hot tub price brackets to make choosing your hot tub easy.

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Wellis Everest Life Premium
Wellis Everest Life Premium

Wellis Everest Life Premium

Seats 5

WhatSpa? Verdict

European manufacturing powerhouse Wellis® has ‘elevated’ its status by producing the truly stunning Everest Life Premium dual-lounger model that is sure to ‘climb’ the sales charts in 2023. One of 14 restyled Lifeline models badged ‘The World’s Greenest Spas’, the Everest boasts sleek new aesthetics and interior styling and a new insulation system that Wellis® claims brings daily energy consumption down to 3.2 kWh when combined with their integrated air source heat pump, which is neatly hidden within the spa steps. The hydrotherapy experience delivered by the Pulsar Massage System is amazing and 24/7 water monitoring is a first. Wow!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Sundance Spas 880 Series Optima
Sundance Spas 880 Series Optima

Sundance Spas 880 Series Optima

Seats 7

WhatSpa? Verdict

Put simply, the 880 Series Sundance Spas® Optima boasts the most WhatSpa? Best Buy Awards since 2007! The Optima is perfect for families who want to mix entertainment with high performance hydrotherapeutic massage. The Fluidix® bearingless jet technology is unsurpassed in delivering maintenance-free hydrotherapy and for deep tissue massage the Accu-ssage® therapy seat is second to none. What’s more, the foot jet dome undoubtedly offers one of the best reflexology massages this side of a spa treatment room. MicroClean® Ultra filtration ensures crystal clear water and the new 2024 cabinetry is stunning. One of the best all-seaters on the planet!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Dove Canyon
Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Dove Canyon

Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Dove Canyon

Seats 6

WhatSpa? Verdict

The Artesian Spas ELITE Dove Canyon is a worthy back-to-back award-winner at the luxury end of the spa market. The bright lights of Vegas are reflected in the design cues from this Nevada-based manufacturer, as the Dove Canyon delivers an awe-inspiring light show with an array of underwater and exterior lighting plus a backlit branded 20-inch waterfall. The scope of the specification and design is first rate, particularly the unique DIRECTFLOW Personal Control® system, which puts each bather in control of their own massage experience. Spa Frog®, Diamond AOP water purification and micron filtration ensures crystal clear water. Top notch!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Marquis Crown Euphoria
Marquis Crown Euphoria

Marquis Crown Euphoria

Seats 7

WhatSpa? Verdict

World-respected brand Marquis® upped the ante last year with the launch of their new Crown Collection and it offers truly ‘regal’ pampering options! The Euphoria is the slightly smaller sibling to the two-time award-winning Summit and is an all-seater family spa that combines the benefits of a social layout with fantastic full body massage therapy for every bather. Five ‘H.O.T. Zone’ therapy seats deliver varied massages from Shiatsu to Swedish and all seats have easy access to the exhilarating high output Whitewater-4™ footwell jet. The optional MicroSilk® oxygen skin therapy technology delivers the ultimate package for health and beauty-conscious spa buyers.

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Vortex Spas Mercury
Vortex Spas Mercury

Vortex Spas Mercury

Seats 5

WhatSpa? Verdict

When Olympic gold medallist and swimming icon Ian Thorpe became a brand ambassador for Vortex Spas, it was obvious that this was a brand on the move! The Mercury is the smaller sibling to the award-winning Cobalt Hydroplus and is Vortex’s best-selling compact family spa. The Mercury comes packed to the rafters with equipment including a 24-hour circulation pump, air blower, touch screen control panel, backlit jets and topside controls and even a Bluetooth® stereo system. Dual lounge seats mean there’s no need to argue about who gets the lounger! A great all-rounder for couples and families that love to lounge!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Reef Spas Maluku
Reef Spas Maluku

Reef Spas Maluku

Seats 6

WhatSpa? Verdict

The Reef Spas Maluku has become an instant hit with British hot tub buyers as it is tech-laden and offers amazing value-for-money. The Maluku is both deep and spacious, making it ideal for families with teenage children, plus it doesn’t compromise on features with 87 pulsar jets providing a powerful adjustable massage experience. It is also fitted with a low flow circulation pump, which offers whisper-quiet filtration, plus low running costs. The Maluku includes a gorgeous illuminated 50cm wide cascading waterfall and extras like the Bluetooth® stereo system and backlit drinks coasters are the icing on the cake! Stunning!

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