Get your FREE copy of WhatSpa? now

This edition is full of spa reviews as well as top tips on buying, owning and maintaining your very own hot tub. Don’t buy a hot tub or swim spa without it!

  • Find your perfect hot tub with our expert hot tub reviews
  • Save with our exclusive hot tub showroom discounts
  • Find your local WhatSpa? approved showrooms

Send my FREE copy now

WhatSpa? Issue 19 Front Cover

As seen in

  • The One Show
  • The Telegraph
  • Daily Express
  • The Sunday Times

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Your Perfect Hot Tub

WhatSpa? is the UK’s leading consumer hot tub buyer’s guide magazine and has advised and informed hundreds of thousands of hot tub buyers across the UK for over 10 years. This edition is full of spa reviews as well as top tips on buying, owning and maintaining your very own hot tub. Don’t buy a hot tub or swim spa without it!

Watch our video intro below now to see how WhatSpa? can help you buy your ideal hot tub:

What's Inside?

  • Expert reviews of the latest hot tubs
  • WhatSpa? Best Buy 2022 Awards
  • Professional and independent hot tub pre-purchase advice
  • Hot tub installation advice and inspiration
  • 140 pages of reviews, tips and inspiration
  • Exclusive hot tub showroom discounts

Over 100 pages dedicated to buying a hot tub

Containing invaluable INSIDER SECRETS and TOP TIPS for every potential hot tub buyer to avoid common pitfalls and potentially hazardous grey imports commonly sold via the internet.

(Use arrows to see a preview)

WhatSpa? Magazine preview
WhatSpa? Magazine preview
WhatSpa? Magazine preview
WhatSpa? Magazine preview
WhatSpa? Magazine preview
WhatSpa? Magazine preview
WhatSpa? Magazine preview
WhatSpa? Magazine preview
‹
›

What our readers say

Featuring top brands

  • Platinum Spas
  • Vortex Spas
  • RotoSpa
  • Equinox by Oasis ODL
  • British Hot Tubs
  • Tuff Spas
  • Wellis
  • Reef Spas
  • Jacuzzi
  • Master Spas
  • Outdoor Living
  • Bullfrog Spas
  • Fisher Spas
  • Catalina Spas
  • USSPA
  • Sundance Spas
  • Sun & Soul by Jacuzzi®
  • Aquavia Spa
  • Artesian Spas
  • Coast Spas
  • Hydropool
  • American Whirlpool
  • AquaSolus
  • Portcril
  • Spa Solutions Spas
  • Oasis Spas
  • Vita Spa
  • Caldera Spas
  • Viking Spas
  • Vibes by USSPA
  • Beachcomber Hot Tubs
  • Softub
  • Sunbeach Spas
  • Platinum Spas
  • Vortex Spas
  • RotoSpa
  • Equinox by Oasis ODL
  • British Hot Tubs
  • Tuff Spas
  • Wellis
  • Reef Spas
  • Jacuzzi
  • Master Spas
  • Outdoor Living
  • Bullfrog Spas
  • Fisher Spas
  • Catalina Spas
  • USSPA
  • Sundance Spas
  • Sun & Soul by Jacuzzi®
  • Aquavia Spa
  • Artesian Spas
  • Coast Spas
  • Hydropool
  • American Whirlpool
  • AquaSolus
  • Portcril
  • Spa Solutions Spas
  • Oasis Spas
  • Vita Spa
  • Caldera Spas
  • Viking Spas
  • Vibes by USSPA
  • Beachcomber Hot Tubs
  • Softub
  • Sunbeach Spas
  • Platinum Spas

WhatSpa? Best Buy Awards

The Best Buy Awards section within the magazine, features 24 pages crammed full of hot tub specifications, ratings and our WhatSpa? verdict!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Jacuzzi J-475™
Jacuzzi J-475™

Jacuzzi J-475™

Seats 6

WhatSpa? Verdict

The Jacuzzi® J-475 is a bold statement with its dramatic curved high-back profile, designer styling and state-of-the art tech including the SmartTub™ app, which allows you to monitor your hot tub’s status, adjust temperature and track energy usage from your smartphone. The hybrid layout combines the best of both all-seater and lounger models with a comfortable lounger and powerful foot dome for bathers in all of the bucket seats. New features such as the wide-sheet waterfall, Near Infrared (NIR) and red light technology and time-saving True Water™ nanobubble water tech (coming later in 2025) are the icing on the cake. Truly terrific!

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

Sundance Spas 880 Series Optima

Seats 7

WhatSpa? Verdict

The 17-time WhatSpa? Best Buy Award-winning 880 Series Sundance Spas® 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. The MicroClean® Ultra Filtration System and the new Spa Sense™ water monitoring system ensure effortless water care. Overall, one of the best all-seaters on the planet!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Pelican Bay
Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Pelican Bay

Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Pelican Bay

Seats 9

WhatSpa? Verdict

The four-time award-winning Artesian Spas ELITE Pelican Bay packs all the same punch as its smaller siblings, just on a much bigger scale! It's a huge family spa that has to be seen to be appreciated! The Pelican Bay is a stunning nine-seater including a comfortable lounge seat. The scope of the specification and design is also first rate, particularly the unique DIRECTFLOW Personal Control® System, which puts each bather in control of their own massage experience via five individual control panels besides the main touchscreen panel. If you believe that 'size matters', the Pelican Bay certainly doesn’t sacrifice performance for the sake of size!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Reef Spas Maluku
Reef Spas Maluku

Reef Spas Maluku

Seats 6

WhatSpa? Verdict

Now a three-time Best Buy Award winner, the Reef Spas Maluku has earned its reputation as one of the most feature-packed family spas on the market. With seating for five, including a spacious lounger and two deep Captain’s chairs, it’s designed for serious hydrotherapy with 87 pulsar jets powered by three 3HP pumps. At 95cm deep, it’s ideal for taller bathers or families with teenagers. Standout touches include a 50cm-wide illuminated cascading waterfall, synchronised interior and exterior LED lighting, and a built-in Bluetooth® stereo system with backlit drinks coasters. A striking spa that delivers on every level. Stunning!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Vortex Spas Mercury
Vortex Spas Mercury

Vortex Spas Mercury

Seats 5

WhatSpa? Verdict

Another six-time Best Buy Award winner, the Vortex Mercury continues to shine as the brand’s best-selling compact family spa. A smaller sibling to the award-winning Cobalt Hydroplus, it’s cleverly designed with dual loungers - so there’s no more squabbling over who gets to lounge! It comes fully loaded with premium features, including a 24-hour circulation pump, air blower, touchscreen controls, Purezone AOS water purification system and a Bluetooth® stereo system. Vortex’s signature neck collar seat and built-in aromatherapy complete the wellness experience. The Mercury remains a top choice for families who love to lounge. Packed with perks!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Jacuzzi J-475™
Jacuzzi J-475™

Jacuzzi J-475™

Seats 6

WhatSpa? Verdict

The Jacuzzi® J-475 is a bold statement with its dramatic curved high-back profile, designer styling and state-of-the art tech including the SmartTub™ app, which allows you to monitor your hot tub’s status, adjust temperature and track energy usage from your smartphone. The hybrid layout combines the best of both all-seater and lounger models with a comfortable lounger and powerful foot dome for bathers in all of the bucket seats. New features such as the wide-sheet waterfall, Near Infrared (NIR) and red light technology and time-saving True Water™ nanobubble water tech (coming later in 2025) are the icing on the cake. Truly terrific!

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

Sundance Spas 880 Series Optima

Seats 7

WhatSpa? Verdict

The 17-time WhatSpa? Best Buy Award-winning 880 Series Sundance Spas® 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. The MicroClean® Ultra Filtration System and the new Spa Sense™ water monitoring system ensure effortless water care. Overall, one of the best all-seaters on the planet!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Pelican Bay
Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Pelican Bay

Artesian Spas Artesian Elite Pelican Bay

Seats 9

WhatSpa? Verdict

The four-time award-winning Artesian Spas ELITE Pelican Bay packs all the same punch as its smaller siblings, just on a much bigger scale! It's a huge family spa that has to be seen to be appreciated! The Pelican Bay is a stunning nine-seater including a comfortable lounge seat. The scope of the specification and design is also first rate, particularly the unique DIRECTFLOW Personal Control® System, which puts each bather in control of their own massage experience via five individual control panels besides the main touchscreen panel. If you believe that 'size matters', the Pelican Bay certainly doesn’t sacrifice performance for the sake of size!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Reef Spas Maluku
Reef Spas Maluku

Reef Spas Maluku

Seats 6

WhatSpa? Verdict

Now a three-time Best Buy Award winner, the Reef Spas Maluku has earned its reputation as one of the most feature-packed family spas on the market. With seating for five, including a spacious lounger and two deep Captain’s chairs, it’s designed for serious hydrotherapy with 87 pulsar jets powered by three 3HP pumps. At 95cm deep, it’s ideal for taller bathers or families with teenagers. Standout touches include a 50cm-wide illuminated cascading waterfall, synchronised interior and exterior LED lighting, and a built-in Bluetooth® stereo system with backlit drinks coasters. A striking spa that delivers on every level. Stunning!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Vortex Spas Mercury
Vortex Spas Mercury

Vortex Spas Mercury

Seats 5

WhatSpa? Verdict

Another six-time Best Buy Award winner, the Vortex Mercury continues to shine as the brand’s best-selling compact family spa. A smaller sibling to the award-winning Cobalt Hydroplus, it’s cleverly designed with dual loungers - so there’s no more squabbling over who gets to lounge! It comes fully loaded with premium features, including a 24-hour circulation pump, air blower, touchscreen controls, Purezone AOS water purification system and a Bluetooth® stereo system. Vortex’s signature neck collar seat and built-in aromatherapy complete the wellness experience. The Mercury remains a top choice for families who love to lounge. Packed with perks!

WhatSpa? Best Buy: Jacuzzi J-475™
Jacuzzi J-475™

Jacuzzi J-475™

Seats 6

WhatSpa? Verdict

The Jacuzzi® J-475 is a bold statement with its dramatic curved high-back profile, designer styling and state-of-the art tech including the SmartTub™ app, which allows you to monitor your hot tub’s status, adjust temperature and track energy usage from your smartphone. The hybrid layout combines the best of both all-seater and lounger models with a comfortable lounger and powerful foot dome for bathers in all of the bucket seats. New features such as the wide-sheet waterfall, Near Infrared (NIR) and red light technology and time-saving True Water™ nanobubble water tech (coming later in 2025) are the icing on the cake. Truly terrific!

‹
›

You know you’ve made the right choice! Just look for our logos

Avoid the pitfalls, find approved retailers and get expert reviews!

Find your local WhatSpa? Approved hot tub retailer

Buying your hot tub from a reliable retailer is very important. Find your local WhatSpa? approved hot tub retailer with the free WhatSpa? retail directory – included with the latest edition of WhatSpa?

Send my FREE copy now