A hot tub is the ultimate addition to your Canberra backyard. These days there are plenty of brands and models to choose from, but as an infrequent and unique purchase, it can be difficult to separate the best from the rest.
So what are the best hot tubs in Canberra? Which will offer the best soaking and ownership experience, cost less to run, and last the distance?
In this guide we’ll help you find the answers to all those questions and more.
Why choose the best hot tubs in Canberra?
The first question isn’t what, but why: why choose a high quality hot tub over a cheap and cheerful version?
You’ll obviously enjoy an enhanced soaking and ownership experience with a premium hot tub. But another answer to this question might surprise you: over the course of the hot tub’s life, a premium model can actually work out cheaper than a budget model.
High quality hot tubs:
- Can use far less power, water and chemicals than cheaper models, significantly reducing ongoing costs.
- Won’t break down as often, saving you money on spare parts and repairs.
- Last longer – over the life of a premium model you might need to replace a budget hot tub two or three times.
- Time is money, and the automated water care technologies found in premium models will save you a lot of hours.
- The elevated hydromassage and soaking experience of a premium hot tub can replace expensive spa days and professional massages.
In short, while the best hot tubs in Canberra might have a higher sticker price, they could ultimately save you money, while adding all manner of value to your life.
6 factors that define the best hot tubs
So it makes sense to choose a high quality machine. But how can you tell the best Canberra hot tubs from the rest?
1. Brand reputation
Modern, portable hot tubs are a relatively new product in Australia: they’ve only been around since the 80s, and the amount of brands has exploded in the last decade or two.
A lot of brands only last a few years and ultimately leave their customers in the lurch. But the best hang around for the long haul, proving themselves over time. Older brands also have plenty of customers who can offer insight into the quality and longevity of your potential purchase.
Hot Spring is Australasia’s oldest and most trusted hot tub brand. We built the region’s first fully portable, fully insulated machine way back in 1980, and we haven’t stopped innovating since. But why listen to us? Hear what our customers have to say.
2. Build quality and warranty
Canberra’s best hot tubs are built from high quality materials that will stand up to whatever you or the local climate can throw at them. Hot Spring shells, for example, are more than twice as thick as the shells offered by most brands.
The best machines will also be backed by comprehensive warranties. Unfortunately hot tub warranties can be complicated: different timeframes can apply to the structure, components and electronics, and some brands can hide sneaky loopholes and exclusions in amongst the complexity. You should carefully read the warranty before committing to any hot tub purchase.
But the most important thing to know about your hot tub warranty is that the brand will follow through on it. If a warranty is longer than the brand is old, you should be very sceptical.
3. Energy efficiency
Perhaps the best reason to choose a premium hot tub is to save (often significant) money on ongoing costs, especially power. The best hot tubs in Canberra will feature high-end insulation that keeps more heat in, and clever tech can do more with less.
The most energy efficient hot tubs in Canberra? Hot Spring – and we have the independent lab testing to prove it. When you choose a Hot Spring hot tub, you can power your luxurious backyard spa for as little as $1 a day.
4. Hydromassage experience
Hydromassage jets are the defining feature of a hot tub, and by choosing the best, you’ll be granted access to higher level health, wellness, rest and relaxation.
An enticing soaking experience will also ensure you use your hot tub more often, and get maximum value from your investment. The health and wellness effects of warm water immersion can also be enhanced by regular soaks.
At Hot Spring we pride ourselves on offering our customers an unparalleled hydromassage experience through precision engineered and strategically placed jets: most notably the Moto-Massage DX, the world’s first (and only) moving spa jet.
5. Water care technology
When you choose a hot tub with automated water care technologies, you spend less time working on your machine and more time soaking in it. Cutting edge water care systems also create softer, fresher, cleaner, longer-lasting water, while using less chemicals.
Take Hot Spring’s latest revolution in hot tub water care: FreshWater IQ. This automated system tests your water every hour, then tells you when and how to create the perfect balance.
6. Design and aesthetics
The best hot tubs in Canberra will usually be the most stunning too. You’ll be able to choose from a range of cabinet and shell finishes, which will allow you to craft a hot tub that fits in seamlessly with your backyard aesthetic, or stands out like the showpiece that it is.
Our collection of designer Highlife hot tubs do exactly that: you can choose from 15 different colour combinations, and you can personalise your tub with any number of accessories.
The best hot tub in Canberra? It’s got to be a Hot Spring.
As Australasia’s most trusted and proven hot tub brand, at Hot Spring we offer a level of quality, energy efficiency, innovation and aesthetics that no other hot tub can match.
If you’re looking for the very best hot tubs in Canberra, you’ve found them. Get in touch with your local dealer today to experience the Hot Spring difference for yourself.