Swim spas

Swimming on the spot, in a garden

A swim spa generates an adjustable current you swim against while staying in place. That is why a four or six metre tub replaces a twenty-five metre pool: the stroke does not need the length, it needs the current. Intensity is set to the level required, from a gentle swim to a continuous workout. The 10 models in the range run from € 15.748 to € 59.771.

Single or dual tub

This is the first choice to make, and it concerns use more than budget. A single tub brings everything together in one body: you swim against the current and sit in the same water afterwards. It costs less and takes less space, but there is one temperature for every use. A dual tub physically separates the two zones, each with its own system: whoever swims finds water between 26 and 28 degrees, whoever relaxes up to 39. Those two requirements sit badly together in one tub, which is why this configuration exists.

What length is actually needed

Under 400 cm the movement feels compressed and the stroke loses continuity: shorter sizes make sense where the main use is relaxation with occasional swimming. Between 400 and 600 cm sits the most balanced band, which still fits a garden of ordinary size. Above 600 cm the tub is built for genuine swimming, with greater depth and a water volume that changes the nature of the installation. The longest model in the range exceeds eleven metres.

Weight, excavation and plant room

These are the most demanding products in the range and they need designing, not simply buying. Empty weights run from a little under one tonne to almost two; full, the larger models comfortably exceed ten tonnes. A concrete base sized by an engineer is always required, and for a recessed installation an excavation design that keeps the equipment bay accessible. A plant room is also needed for pumps, filtration and heating, with a supply that is typically three-phase 380 V. Positioning can be above ground, partially recessed or fully recessed: the choice comes before the order.

Commercial swim spas for hotels and guest facilities

At the larger sizes these products stop being domestic. A dual tub seating ten with over a hundred and ninety jets, or a single tub eleven metres long, is built for hotels, farm stays, wellness centres and residences: settings where the pool is used by several people every day rather than by one family at weekends. Commercial use changes three concrete things. Filtration sizing, which has to be matched to actual frequency of use and not to water volume alone. The heating cycle, which becomes continuous rather than seasonal. And the regulatory requirements, which for guest facilities vary by region and cover water treatment, supervision and certification. If the destination is a guest facility, it is worth discussing before the order: these are matters addressed at design stage, not after installation.

Frequently asked questions about swim spas

How much does a swim spa cost? From € 15.748 to € 59.771 depending on length, configuration and specification. Delivery and installation are quoted against the project, since they depend on destination and installation type.

Can it be installed above ground? Yes, and it is the simplest option: a concrete base sized to the full weight is required. A recessed installation instead needs an excavation design and generally longer timescales on the permissions side too.

Is planning permission required? It depends on the local authority and the type of installation. An above-ground tub often falls under simplified procedures, a recessed one almost never. Check with your surveyor before purchase: it is the step that extends timescales the most.

Can you really swim, or is it just a jet? The system generates an adjustable current you swim against while staying in place. At these water volumes the flow is continuous and sustains a prolonged swim: it is not a point jet from a hydromassage system.

Can it be used in winter? Yes, the heating holds the set temperature all year round. At these volumes the thermal cover is not really an optional extra: it has a large effect on running cost, and a dedicated heat pump is often worth considering.