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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.

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Lifestyle & health 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 as 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.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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!

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