Best hot tubs you can buy online

By Carolin Lehmann

June 19, 2023 / 11:00 AM / Essentials

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If you're envisioning cool summer nights relaxing into massage jets with a glass of wine, or taking an adrenaline-inducing dip on snowy days, why not invest in a backyard hot tub now? Have friends over to enjoy one of the hot tubs you can buy online ahead.

Top hot tubs in this article:

Budget inflatable spa: Coleman Ponderosa SaluSpa 4-person inflatable hot tub, $420 (reduced from $650)

5-star-rated hot tub on Amazon: Comfort Hot Tubs 6-person hot tub, $7,000

Wayfair hot tub deal: Lifesmart Spas 3-person hot tub, $4,688 (reduced from $7,999)

If you want the convenience of shopping for a hot tub from home, we've found some top-rated models that can be shipped directly to your home.

When online hot tub shopping, consider if you would like a classic hot tub or a more affordable inflatable option. (We've included both options here.) Also consider how many people you need to fit in the hot tub, whether you want fun lights and what tub shape you'd like. There are triangle-shaped hot tubs to fit in corners, square-shaped hot tubs and round-shaped ones. And then there's the look. Some hot tubs imitate nature with a stone finish, while others come in a classic wood look.

You'll likely need some muscle to get the hot tub where you want it -- the delivery person won't deliver it to the exact spot you're planning to install it.

The following hot tubs from Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair are rated four stars or more. Some are even on sale now.

While shopping, you may want to buy hot tub steps to make it easier get into your new hot tub. You might also need to purchase and install a spa panel to set up the hot tub safely outdoors, if you don't have one already.

This hot tub with a driftwood finish seats six. It has 28 jets and both lounger and non-lounger seating. This hot tub comes in two colors and with a cover.

Says on satisfied Amazon reviewer about this 4.2-star-rated hot tub: "An online hot tub?!?!!! To say I was skeptical is an understatement. But full disclosure I am so impressed by how fast it shipped (and) how easy it was to set up and get it running."

Essential Hot Tubs Edgewater 6-person hot tub, $4,599

This gray six-person hot tub has 51 jets. It has five seats and one lounge. Its LED lights change colors and it has a waterfall feature. It comes with a cover and headrests.

Comfort Hot Tubs 6-person hot tub, $7,000

Fit six people in this acrylic hot tub with 46 jets. Its corners offer a neck and shoulder massage. This gray, wood-effect hot tub comes with a filter and cover. Plus, it's 39% off now.

Bueno Spa 6-person square hot tub, $5,225

This brown hot tub, a Walmart bestseller, fits seven people and has 65 jets. It's great for nighttime dips with its multi-color underwater LED lights. It has back and foot jets, plus a digital control panel.

Lifesmart Coronado 7-person hot tub, $4,000

If you're on a budget, consider buying an inflatable hot tub. This Coleman model has 140 jets and fits up to four people. You can even leave it out during the winter, as it has an automatic heating function for its inner components. Its included cover locks in heat so it's ready to use whenever you like.

Coleman Ponderosa SaluSpa 4-person inflatable hot tub, $420 (reduced from $650)

Save space with this triangle-shape, two-person hot tub with 17 jets. It offers multi-color underwater LED lights and cup holders. A filter and cover are included. It's rated 4.7 stars.

Lifesmart LS300 Plus 2-person hot tub, $3,358 (reduced from $4,999)

This stone-look, two-person hot tub comes in three colors and has 20 jets. It features an LED-backlit waterfall with nine color options, plus cup holders. It comes with a cover and filter.

AquaRest 2-person spa, $2,934 (reduced from $3,500)

This three-person hot tub has 34 jets and backlit pillows. It has adjustable jets and a waterfall feature. This hot tub comes with a cover and filter. Find it in two colors.

Lifesmart Spas 3-person hot tub, $4,688 (reduced from $7,999)

This blue inflatable hot tub fits six people and has 140 jets. It can be set up in less than five minutes, and it comes with a filter and cover.

Wave Atlantic Plus 6-person inflatable hot tub, $620

Carolin Lehmann is an expert in health, fitness, furniture, apparel, gift guides and books for CBS Essentials. She's always testing new products to recommend. Some of her current favorites include Stanley cups, Alo Yoga workout sets and the Cuzen matcha maker.

First published on June 19, 2023 / 11:00 AM