Consider Small Hot Tubs for Relaxation Year Round
A brief soak in a hot tub can do wonders for aching muscles and joints. If you cannot afford a large hot tub and/or you have limited bathroom space, there are small hot tubs available on the market that are good options. It is worthwhile to shop around so that you can take advantage of discounts at both physical and online stores. Small hot tubs are typically designed for two to four people. Some models are portable and can be used indoors or outdoors.
The Sundance Tacoma 680 Series Portable Spa is ideal for small spaces. This two-seat small hot tub measures 68″ by 68″ by 31″ and features back-therapy seating, pillow headrests, armrests, and 12 jets. Exterior multi-color LED lighting is optional. Cabinets come in three color options (Sierra, Coastal or Birchwood), and shells come in eight color options (Copper Sand, Celestite, Graphite, Platinum, Oyster, Sahara, Sand, and Twilight). This model is priced around $5,300.
Arctic Spa’s Arctic Fox compact hot tub seats two to four people and comes with features such as red cedar cabinets, adjustable headrests and ergonomically designed seating. Learn more about this model in this product demonstration video:
If you like your small hot tub to go wherever you go, the Spa2Go Portable Hot Tub is a portable inflatable spa that seats four people. It measures 74″ in outer diameter, 58″ in inner diameter and 28″ in height and is equipped with a 123 micro-air jet system, thermostatically controlled heater and a 1.3 HP Turbo Wave Massage System. The price varies among stores but generally runs around $600 to $800.
The Little Dipper Portable Spa by Sunrise Spas allows you to lounge in style. This two-seat small hot tub measures 60″ by 80″ by 30″, has a choice of 11 interior colors and three cabinetry colors, and includes an integrated water heater, ambience lighting system, 24 jets, built-in Freshwater Ozone system and Easy Rest head cushions. Prices start at around $6,660.
The Island Escape Love Triangle is a three-seat small hot tub that measures 78″ by 65″ by 28″ and has 22 jets. Another three-seat model, the Cabaret Spa, measures 81″ by 61″ by 30″ and has 41 jets. Lounger and bucket seats, ambience lighting, water filtration system, ozonator, and digital control system are standard features for both tubs. The Cabaret Spa is priced as low as $3,299 while the Love Triangle is slightly less expensive at $2,999.
At the high end is the Legacy 250 Hot Tub Spa by Paragon Spas. This small hot tub measures 82″ x 82″ x 38″ and comes with four Easy Rest Cushions, two LED lit waterfalls and an ambience lighting system. Prices start at around $9,999.
