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Best inflatable hot tubs for UK gardens

Chosen from what the Amazon listings state, not tested by us. How we pick

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  • Best overall

    MSpa Tidal: semi-rigid 6 seater with hydro jets

    Semi-rigid walls are described as more stable and durable than a conventional inflatable.

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  • Best value

    Lay-Z-Spa 60001: 4 seats, 669 L, 120 AirJets

    669 litres is a small volume to heat, so first heat-up uses less energy than bigger tubs.

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  • Most features

    Lay-Z-Spa Hawaii HydroJet Pro: square, water and air jets

    Has both a HydroJet system and an AirJet system according to the listing, so you get water jets and bubbles.

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Most inflatable hot tubs look alike in the photos, so the choice comes down to a few facts. How many people will sit in it, how many litres you will have to heat, what kind of jets it has and how well the walls and cover hold heat once the weather turns. A tub used most weekends from spring to autumn needs something different from one bought for the odd summer evening. This shortlist covers the main brands sold in the UK and lines each tub up on seats, water capacity, jet count and type, shape and whether the listing mentions app control. Every figure comes from the maker's listing, and where a listing leaves something out, we say so, so you know what to check before you order.

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The products in detail

6 bathers

930 L · 138 bubble and hydro jets

No. 1 · MSpa

MSpa Tidal: semi-rigid 6 seater with hydro jets

A semi-rigid six seater with bubble and hydro jets in a 173 cm footprint. Firm walls and a compact size for a family tub.

In its favour

  • Semi-rigid walls are described as more stable and durable than a conventional inflatable.
  • 930 litres for six seats in a 173 cm footprint makes good use of a smaller patio.
  • Hydro jets are named alongside bubble massage in the title.

Good to know

  • The heater wattage is not given, so heat-up time cannot be worked out.
  • App control is not mentioned on the listing.
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Listing title: MSpa Tidal 6 Seater Semi Rigid Outdoor Spa - Massage Bubbles 130 Jets ...

4 bathers

669 L · 120 AirJet

No. 2 · Bestway

Lay-Z-Spa 60001: 4 seats, 669 L, 120 AirJets

A compact Lay-Z-Spa with four seats, 669 litres and 120 AirJets, plus heater, filter and inflatable cover in the box. The safest small tub from a known brand.

In its favour

  • 669 litres is a small volume to heat, so first heat-up uses less energy than bigger tubs.
  • Heater, filter, ChemConnect dispenser and inflatable cover are all listed as included.
  • At 27.5 kg it is light enough for two people to carry and store.

Good to know

  • The listing names a standard liner, not Bestway's tougher Tritech wall.
  • No app control or freeze protection is mentioned.
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Listing title: Bestway 60001_21 Lay-Z-Spa, Multicolor, 66.0 cm*180.0 cm*180.0 cm

6 bathers

916 L · 140 AirJet Plus

No. 3 · Bestway

Lay-Z-Spa Milan AirJet Plus: 6 seats, 916 L

A round six seat Lay-Z-Spa with 140 AirJet Plus jets, a Tritech liner and an inflatable cover. A sensible all round pick for families who want a known brand with parts easy to find.

In its favour

  • The listing gives 916 litres and six seats, enough room for a family without the bulk of the biggest tubs.
  • Comes with a heater, filter, ChemConnect dispenser and inflatable cover, so the basics are in the box.
  • Tritech liner material is named in the listing, Bestway's tougher layered wall rather than plain PVC.

Good to know

  • The listing does not mention app or WiFi control, so heating has to be set at the tub.
  • Air bubble jets only; there are no water jets for a firmer massage feel.
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Listing title: Lay-Z-Spa® 77" x 28"/1.96m x 71cm Milan Airjet Plus

6 bathers

795 L · 148 HydroJet and AirJet

No. 4 · Bestway

Lay-Z-Spa Hawaii HydroJet Pro: square, water and air jets

A square six seat Lay-Z-Spa that pairs HydroJet water jets with an AirJet bubble ring. Suits a patio corner and anyone who wants more than bubbles alone.

In its favour

  • Has both a HydroJet system and an AirJet system according to the listing, so you get water jets and bubbles.
  • The square 180 cm footprint sits neatly against a fence or in a patio corner.
  • At 795 litres it holds less water than most six seaters, which means fewer litres to heat each time.

Good to know

  • The listing does not state app control, so timers and heating are set on the pump.
  • At 54.3 kg it is one of the heavier tubs here to carry and position.
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Listing title: Lay-Z-Spa® 71" x 71" x 28"/1.80m x 1.80m x 71cm Hawaii HydroJet Pro

4 bathers

Not stated · Heated air bubbles

No. 5 · Intex

Intex PureSpa Chevron Deluxe: 4 person with WiFi app

Intex's four person Deluxe tub with Fiber-Tech walls, a foam cover, WiFi app and built-in inflation. The best equipped small tub here.

In its favour

  • WiFi app control is listed for running and scheduling the spa remotely.
  • Fiber-Tech beam walls and a high density foam cover are described.
  • Built-in FastFill inflation, two filter cartridges and a carry bag are included.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give a water capacity in litres.
  • At 53.5 kg it is heavy for a four person tub.
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Listing title: INTEX 28445EH 4 Person PureSpa Chevron Deluxe Outdoor Inflatable Porta...

6 bathers

Not stated · Aquajet bubble jets

No. 6 · WAVE

Wave Pacific 6 person: integrated heater, antifreeze

Wave's six person Pacific with a built-in heater, antifreeze protection and bubble jets. A tidy looking family tub without a separate pump box.

In its favour

  • Integrated heater design keeps the pump out of sight, according to Wave.
  • Antifreeze protection is named in the title.
  • UV resistant PVC with reinforced stitching is listed.

Good to know

  • The listing gives neither litres nor outer size, which you need for the base.
  • No heater rating or app control is stated.
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Listing title: Wave Inflatable SPA | Integrated Eco Heater | Aquajet Massage System |...

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