Hot tubs

27 outdoor hot tubs, from € 5.542

The range covers 2 to 9 seats with 27 models starting at € 5.542, and includes both compact sizes for a terrace and large garden tubs. Anyone looking for an outdoor spa will find widths from 85 to 245 cm here: the Hot tub BL-839 fits into a square of 160 cm per side, the Hot tub BL-883 reaches 450 cm in length. Every model arrives ready to use: delivered as a single unit, already tested, with heater and hydromassage running.

How much an outdoor hot tub costs

The range runs from € 5.542 to € 18.534, and it is worth understanding what drives it because size is not what sets the price. A compact tub with fifty jets costs more than a larger one with twenty: what you pay for is the hydromassage specification, alongside water capacity. Anyone after an affordable outdoor hot tub looks at the 3 and 4-seat sizes, which start at the lower end of the range with the same standard specification as the larger models. The price always includes Balboa Systems® electronics, chromotherapy, a Bluetooth audio system and an ozone steriliser: these are not optional extras.

Shapes and finishes: the tub is chosen by eye too

The range covers square, rectangular, round and fullspace shapes, and it is not purely an aesthetic question: a square works better in a garden corner, a rectangle sits against a wall with no dead corners, a round tub goes in the middle of a patio and reads well from every side. On finishes the choice is wide: Aristech® acrylic comes in several tones, from pearl white to Italian marble effect to streaked black, and the PVC exterior cladding is chosen separately. The tubs are made by hand, which also makes bespoke builds possible where the space matches no standard size.

How to choose the right size

Not from the number of people in the household, which is the most common mistake: the seats indicate comfortable maximum capacity, and a tub used mostly by two works well at three or four seats. The more useful criterion is available space. Measure the free area, subtract 50-60 cm per side of service space, and among the models that fit choose on hydromassage specification. Anyone looking for a garden hot tub generally has more room and can go up a size; anyone installing on a terrace starts from the opposite constraint, where width and weight are what count.

Usable all year round, winter included

This is the difference that separates a hot tub from a whirlpool bath. The Balboa Systems® heater brings the water up to 39 °C and holds the set temperature all year, even outdoors in cold weather: the water stays in the tub, it is not drained after use. Running cost depends almost entirely on the thermal cover, because heat loss happens mostly at the surface: keeping the tub covered when not in use substantially reduces consumption. On larger models a cover lift is worth considering too, because a heavy awkward cover ends up not being used.

Outdoor hot tub or indoor whirlpool bath: what actually changes

An outdoor hot tub is not a bigger bathtub moved into the garden: it is an installation that stays full and at temperature all year, and that changes three things. The water stays in circulation and is filtered continuously, so it is not filled and drained for each use. The heater is self-contained and holds the set temperature on its own, independently of the household system. And it connects permanently rather than to a tap. That is why an outdoor hot tub is used in January too, while an indoor tub switched off for the winter simply sits empty. Running cost depends more on insulation than on size: heat is lost mainly from the water surface and around the perimeter, which is why the thermal cover, insulating foam and skirt insulation are among the most requested accessories wherever winters are cold.

Hot tub, outdoor spa, whirlpool: different names for the same thing

Hot tub, outdoor spa, whirlpool tub, garden spa: these are different names for the same product, and which one people use is mostly a matter of habit. Someone searching for an outdoor spa and someone searching for a hot tub is looking for the same tub. The differences that genuinely matter are three, and they are the ones worth deciding on. The first is installation: above ground, partially recessed or fully recessed. The second is size, which should follow the space available rather than the number of people in the household. The third is the hydromassage specification, meaning how many jets work and how they are laid out, and it is what weighs most on the price. The range holds 27 models, from € 5.542 to € 18.534: below this introduction they are ordered by size, and each listing shows jets, dimensions and seats.

Where it installs, and what is needed

Above ground, partially recessed or fully recessed: the choice comes before purchase because it governs excavation and connections. Above ground needs only a level supporting surface; recessed needs an excavation following the technical drawing that keeps the equipment bay accessible. In all cases you need a water drain nearby and an electrical supply, single-phase 220/240 V as standard with three-phase 380 V on request on larger sizes. Two checks come before ordering: the access route, since the tub arrives as a single piece and gateways or stairways are the most frequent constraint, and the load-bearing capacity of the supporting surface where the installation is on a terrace or floor slab, which requires a structural engineer's survey.

Maintenance, briefly

The same water stays in circulation for around thirty days, continuously filtered: it is not about cleaning but about holding three things in balance. Sanitiser controls bacterial load, pH determines whether the sanitiser works at all, and the filter cartridge holds back solids. They are linked, which is why cloudy water is almost never solved by adding product: far more often the cartridge needs cleaning and the pH correcting. The cartridge is rinsed every two or three weeks and replaced roughly once a year.

Frequently asked questions about hot tubs

How much does an outdoor hot tub cost? From € 5.542 to € 18.534 depending on dimensions and hydromassage specification, with Balboa electronics, chromotherapy, Bluetooth audio and ozone steriliser always included. Shipping is quoted separately as it is handled by a specialist carrier.

What is the difference from a whirlpool bath? A hot tub stays full all year and holds the water at temperature through its own heater, and installs outdoors. A whirlpool bath is filled and drained at every use, takes its water from the mixer and sits indoors.

Can it be installed on a terrace? Yes, and the compact sizes are designed with that in mind. Two checks are needed: the load-bearing capacity of the floor, with full weights from around one tonne to over four, and the access route, since the tub arrives as a single piece.

Can it be used in winter? Yes, the heater holds 39 °C all year round even outdoors. The thermal cover is what keeps consumption low during idle periods.

Are they rigid or inflatable? Rigid. Aristech® acrylic shell on a self-supporting frame with PVC exterior: they stay installed all year and are not dismantled seasonally.

Can a different size or colour be ordered? Yes. The tubs are made by hand: dimensions can be adapted to the project and finishes are chosen from the available tones for acrylic and cladding.

What is the difference between a garden hot tub and one on a terrace? The product is the same: what changes is which constraint decides. In a garden the route decides, because the tub arrives in one piece and has to reach the spot: gates, steps and tight turns are what count. On a terrace the structure decides, meaning the floor loading, which a structural engineer has to check. In practice a garden takes almost any size if the access is there, while a terrace picks the size from what the floor carries. For the calculations, see the guide to weight and load limits.