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Best premium inflatable hot tubs

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

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Top picks at a glance

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  • Best overall

    MSpa Denver: semi-rigid, 2,200 W heater, WiFi and UV-C

    Automatic frost protection is listed for safe use all year round.

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  • Best value

    Lay-Z-Spa Hawaii HydroJet Pro: Tritech, square

    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 features

    Intex PureSpa Chevron Deluxe: foam cover and WiFi

    WiFi app control is listed for running and scheduling the spa remotely.

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Spending more on an inflatable hot tub should buy you something you can point to: walls that hold their shape, better insulation, protection against frost and controls that make the tub easier to live with. The extra money rarely shows up in the jet count. It shows up in how well the tub keeps its heat on a cold evening and how firm the edge feels when you sit on it. This guide compares the higher end tubs on the UK market on wall type, insulation and cover, freeze protection, heater and app control. We only use what each listing states. Where a figure such as heater wattage is missing, it is marked as not stated, because that is worth asking about before you commit to a tub that may run most of the year.

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The products in detail

6 bathers

970 L · 2,200 W

No. 1 · MSpa

MSpa Denver: semi-rigid, 2,200 W heater, WiFi and UV-C

A semi-rigid six seater with automatic frost protection, a stated 2,200 W heater and WiFi. The heater rating makes it one of the better listed winter picks.

In its favour

  • Automatic frost protection is listed for safe use all year round.
  • A 2,200 W heater is stated, higher than most tubs that give a figure.
  • WiFi control covers temperature, jets and filtration.

Good to know

  • The listing does not describe the cover or wall insulation in detail.
  • Weight and minimum air temperature are not stated.
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Listing title: Spa MSpa Denver 6 Seater 180 x 180 x 70 cm Semi-Rigid Exterior High Co...

6 bathers

795 L · Not stated

No. 2 · Bestway

Lay-Z-Spa Hawaii HydroJet Pro: Tritech, square

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 · PTC, rating not stated

No. 3 · Intex

Intex PureSpa Chevron Deluxe: foam cover and WiFi

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...

5 to 7 bathers

1,190 L · Not stated

No. 4 · Bestway

Bestway Santorini HydroJet Pro: 1,190 L with headrests

A seven seat insulated tub with HydroJet and bubble massage, five headrests and app control. The roomiest well equipped pick for big families.

In its favour

  • Seats up to seven, with five headrests included according to the listing.
  • EnergySense insulated walls and cover help hold heat in a large volume.
  • SmartSpa app and Freeze Shield are listed.

Good to know

  • 1,190 litres and 76.5 kg empty means a strong, level base is essential.
  • The heater rating is not given, so heat-up time is unknown.
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Listing title: Bestway - Santorini Smart HydroJet Pro Energy Efficiency Inflatable Sp...

6 bathers

Not stated · Built in, rating not stated

No. 5 · WAVE

Wave Como Eco Foam: octagonal foam spa with WiFi

An octagonal six seat foam spa with Freeze Shield, WiFi and a built-in heater. For families who want solid walls rather than air.

In its favour

  • Foam walls with a claimed 50% better thermal efficiency than standard spas.
  • WiFi heating control and Freeze Shield are listed.
  • Installs in about 20 minutes without tools, according to Wave.

Good to know

  • Water capacity and heater wattage are not stated.
  • Only 90 bubble jets, fewer than most tubs this size.
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Listing title: Wave Eco Foam Spa | 4-6 Seater Portable Spa With Quick Heating, Durabl...

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