10 Best Inflatable Hot Tubs 2024 in the United States

People who have a hectic lifestyle also have a definite need to relax. And a warm, soothing bath can have the same therapeutic effects as exercise! It can increase blood flow by making your heart beat faster, lower your blood pressure, and improve the quality of your breathing. Installing a jacuzzi in your home can be quite an expense. But, there are also inflatable hot tubs that you can set up in a yard or patio.

A circular hot tub is usually around 77” in diameter--although you can also buy a square unit if that’s more convenient. You’ll see that the setup is not difficult at all: a pump inflates the pool automatically, and you fill it with water using a typical garden hose. The hot tub’s controls will take care of the water temperature and the massaging streams of air bubbles.

There are still differences between different models, in the number of people that can fit in the pool at once, or the number of bubble jets. Some are even programmable so that you can have the tub ready hours or days in advance! We’ve composed this buyer’s guide to help you make the right decision when selecting a hot tub. It'll help you:

• Choose the right type of hot tub for your needs,

• See useful tips about that particular type of hot tub,

• Read reviews of different hot tubs, and what customers are saying,

• Select the right brand of hot tub, and

• Compare prices and find the best deals.

• Emits bubbles: Certain hot tubs don’t really emit massaging jets of air, but rather only bubbles. It can still be invigorating. An example is the Coleman SaluSpa 4-Person Portable Inflatable Outdoor Round Hot Tub (Model 13804-BW).

• Emits air jets: Other models emit air jets that provide more of a massage. An example is the Coleman SaluSpa Inflatable Hot Tub Spa (Model 54131E), which has the Lay-Z Massage AirJet system of 114 jets of air.

• Can be used as a pool: Even though it’s called a “hot tub”, you’re not obligated to heat it. You also have the option of using the hot tub without heating the water, for a refreshing pool experience on a hot summer day. You can still operate the device’s filter, without turning on the heating element.

• Portability: Another great thing about an inflatable hot tub is that you can move it from place to place. They typically have handles along the sides to allow you to move the hot tub around.

• Using it indoors: In principle, you can even operate the hot tub indoors. (You have to be near an electrical outlet, to run the heater and filter.) That will ensure that the water remains clean, even though you’ll run the filter anyway.

• Inflates and deflates with ease: In most hot tub units, the same device is used to inflate and deflate the spa as well as heat the water and provide the massaging jets of air. After inflation, you fill the tub with water from a garden hose. Depending on the temperature outside, it shouldn’t take very long to raise the water temperature to a soothing 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Safety features: Water together with an electrical device requires safeguards. The Coleman hot tubs have a ground fault circuit interrupter/residual current device. This works as a circuit breaker that turns off the power if there is an imbalance in the current, to avoid any risk of electrocution.

• Power-saving timer: Customers note that heating the water can tend to be expensive. So, it’s best to employ a timer. The Bestway SaluSpa Helsinki AirJet Hot Tub allows you to heat the water of the tub as much as three days in advance! It also allows you to reach the controls even while you’re inside the tub.

• Sturdiness: Many of the inflatable hot tubs are much more than just a blow-up pool. They are made from a 3-ply PVC material, with I-beam wall construction, so that the walls can support a person’s weight without collapsing. You can also order a leatheroid pool cover to keep the water clean when the tub is not in use.

• The Coleman SaluSpa Inflatable Hot Tub Spa (Model 54131E) measures 77” in diameter and 28” deep, and can accommodate 4-6 adults. It uses the Lay Z Massage and AirJet system, combining air bubbles and heated water to relax you. It also includes a water filter that you must clean periodically and a heating system that works on a timer.

Coleman SaluSpa Inflatable Hot Tub Spa

• The Intex 77” PureSpa Portable Bubble Massage Spa Set has 120 jets of air bubbles to give you a massage. It can reach up to 104 degrees F. It is made from reinforced fibers, and has an electronic hard water treatment system that removes the minerals that cause limescale deposits. It can fit four people, and you have the option of also buying a cover.

Intex 77” PureSpa Portable Bubble Massage Spa Set

• The BestWay SaluSpa Vancouver AirJet Plus can fit 3-5 adults, measuring 61” in diameter and 24” deep. It has handles along the outside so that you can move it around easily. The bottom of the tub is padded--so, although there are no seats, it is still comfortable to sit in it.

BestWay SaluSpa Vancouver AirJet Plus

• The Coleman SaluSpa 4 Person Portable Inflatable Outdoor Round Hot Tub Spa has 60 air jets and is made of 3-ply PVC walls. It has a spa pump, a chemical floater to keep the water clean, two filter cartridges, an air pad protector, and a repair patch in the event that the tub gets torn. It holds up to 192 gallons of water when full.

Coleman SaluSpa 4 Person Portable Inflatable Outdoor Round Hot Tub Spa