The 7 Best Inflatable Hot Tubs for 2018

The best inflatable hot tubs will give you many of the same benefits as their hard-side counterparts. While some inflatable tubs save space and money by leaving out a few jets here and there, this top pick will provide the same relaxing experience as more expensive options. 

The Intex 85in PureSpa Tub delivers everything normal hot tubs provide in a more convenient, space-saving package. Large enough to hold six people comfortably, the tub is the perfect option when you want a fun place for guests and family members to socialize. The tub comes with individual massage jets and a hard-water softening system to keep the water clean and comfortable while in use.

Normal hot tubs can cost upwards of one or two thousand dollars before even including the cost of installation. This is what makes inflatable hot tubs more attractive to people on a budget. To save the most amount of money, however, you may need to give up a few extra perks, like massage jets and water filtration. Unless that is, you choose the Coleman SaluSpa.

This attractive hot tub option proves you do not need to spend an arm and a leg on a hot tub just to have a great time outdoors. Made of heavy-duty lining, the hot tub is designed for durability and frequent use. Massage jets create a gentle stream of current and bubbles to help your muscles relax while keeping the water at a consistent temperature. This tub can hold around four to six people.

There is more to hot tubs than just a relaxing experience. The hotter temperatures combined with a gentle water flow can actually do your body some good, especially when it comes to tight and aching muscles. Inflatable tubs with massage jets offer the best of both worlds between inflatable and hard-side tubs: convenience and relaxation all rolled up into one.

For a more individualized hot tub experience, Intex’s 4 Person Octagonal Spa is hard to beat. Its 120 bubble jets provide excellent coverage throughout the tub area, making it easy to position your body to hit just the right spot. Jet control is conveniently located on a panel at the tub's edge. 

Great hot tub experiences are more often about the company you keep than the features of the hot tub itself. Socialization is a prime aspect of hot tubbing that many people enjoy at get-togethers and parties. For an inflatable hot tub to be a social hotspot, you will need something with the capacity for at least six people.

While there are plenty of six-person hot tubs available, the Bestway SaluSpa Palm Springs Tub takes the top spot for its combination of high performance and comfort. This tub also is one of the easiest to inflate, using the included air pump. As with most other inflatable hot tubs, it also includes a water heater and filtration system.

The true advantage of an inflatable hot tub comes when you scale things down. Small hot tubs with a two-person capacity are the best for smaller, tight spaces and intimate settings. This type of hot tub is one of the best for creating a romantic getaway without having to commit to the expense and upkeep of a conventional tub. 

The Bestway SaluSpa Siena AirJet Tub shrinks everything enjoyable about a normal hot tub down into a two-person size. With the smaller profile comes an individualized hot tub experience that features personal water jets, contoured seating and an automatic start-and-stop timer. The shape of the tub is long and narrow, making it easy to fit in smaller spaces and between furniture and other obstacles.

Hot tubbing can include more than just some good company and hot water. Accessories can turn the whole experience into a more comfortable, more entertaining party. Hard-shell hot tubs often come with a host of accessories, like cup holders, lighting, sound systems and more. With this top pick, you will have a few additions to include when you want more from your hot tubbing experience.

For times when it makes sense to accessorize, the Intex Pure Spa Tub delivers. In addition to a quality six-person heated hot tub, this kit comes with a pump, 170 high-powered bubble jets, separate water filtration system, contoured removable headrest pads and an insulated tub cover. Additional accessories, such as a cup holder/tray table and extra headrests, are also available for purchase separately. 

It is easy to assume that hot tubs are meant for decent to warm weather. While some hot tubs cannot handle colder temperatures, others have the right water heater that can fight off snow and ice. Inflatable hot tubs meant for winter use need extra insulation and protection to keep air sealed in. With the right hot tub, you can enjoy warm water even when everything else is frozen around you.

The Bestway SaluSpa Miami Tub is the best option for a good, not soak in the middle of winter. The secret to this tub’s winter worthiness is a rapid water heater that brings the 177 gallons of water up to 104 F. The smaller two-to-four-person size of the tub also lets the heater work quickly when fighting against the outside cold air. An air pump is included for quick inflation.