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The Best Hot Tubs for Families
Hot tubs create family bonding time. In the age of infinite technology and entertainment, it can often be difficult to find time for the whole family to unwind together. Hot tubs provide an opportunity for every member of the family to detach themselves from that last piece of homework, phone call, or kitchen work, and engross themselves in spending quality time with one another.
At Epic Hot Tubs we’re committed to helping you find the perfect hot tub for your family. We’re sharing how to choose the best family hot tub and some of our favorite choices of hot tubs for families.
How to Choose the Best Hot Tub for Your Family
There are several factors to consider when buying a hot tub for your family. Keep these in mind to ensure you make the best choice according to your family’s requirements and preferences:
Hot Tub Size
Every family looks different. You should definitely take your family’s size into consideration while shopping for a hot tub. There’s no point in a hot tub if it doesn’t fit the whole family.
At Epic Hot Tubs we offer hot tubs in a variety of sizes. Whether you require a model for 2 people or 9, we’ve got them all! You should also take a look at the dimensions of the hot tub to ensure it is suitable for your backyard, deck, or patio.
Hot Tub Features
Your family’s preferences will also have an impact on the type of hot tub you choose. Does your family enjoy a lot of massage jets? Are your children fascinated by LED lights? Would you like remote-controlled Wi-Fi? Keep these customizable features in mind when you begin shopping.
Child Safety
Your family’s safety comes first. Especially while purchasing a hot tub that children will use, keep their safety in mind. Make sure the water temperature is adjustable. Also, make sure to get a cover to keep younger children from entering the hot tub unattended.
Why Should You Get a Hot Tub For Your Family?
While each family is different, we’re sharing why hot tubs can be great for promoting family bonding and ensuring everyone has a great time.
Hot Tubs Are a Great Way To Spend Family Time
Hot tubs provide opportunities for families to spend quality time together. Do you want to spend time with your children in an environment free from other distractions?
Each member of the family can have fun in a hot tub, which is why it is such a good place for family bonding. In a hot tub, your kids will be excited to spend time with you.
Hot Tubs Provide a Relaxing Environment
After a long and stressful day, whether at school or work, there is nothing better than a relaxing soak in a hot tub.
The warm water and massaging jets of a hot tub provide a relaxing environment for the whole family to destress at the end of the day. Family hot tubs are large enough to fit anywhere from 5 to 9 people, making sure there’s room for everyone. A good soak in a hot tub can even help your children fall asleep faster!
Epic Hot Tubs’ List of the Best Hot Tubs for Families
Brand:
Dimension One Spas
Dimensions:
7.7 x 9 x 3.3 ft
92 x 108 x 40 in
92 x 108 x 40 in
Seating Capacity:
7 People
Total Number of Jets:
60 jets
Headrest Pillows:
2
Amore Bay Hot Tub
Our Best Family Hot Tubs #1
When looking for a hot tub, you want one that can seat the entire family. The Amore Bay has a seating capacity of 7 people with dual loungers and the best jet therapy pillows you can ever imagine.
The smooth contours and cutting-edge technologies of this hot tub provide an unparalleled experience. With the presence of 60 jets to provide a massaging experience, your family will have the best time in this hot tub.
Brand:
Wellis Spa
Dimensions:
11.6 x 7.6 x 3.3 ft
140 x 91 x 39 in
140 x 91 x 39 in
Seating Capacity:
9 Persons Hot Tubs
Total Number of Jets:
88 jets
Headrest Pillows:
4
Ozonator:
Included
Olympus Hot Tub
Our Best Family Hot Tubs #2
Wellis Spa offers an amazing line of large hot tubs perfect for families with kids with some of the best features for comfort, style and hydrotherapy. Their large tubs can do it all, with enough room for hosting friends, family and for up to 9 people to comfortably relax.
The Olympus hot tub is the largest luxury hot tub that can seat up to 9 people, has two full sized loungers, 88 hydrotherapy jets and is almost 12 feet long. If you’re looking for the best hot tub on the market, it’s got to be the Olympus from Wellis Spa.
Brand:
Wellis Spa
Dimensions:
7.6 x 7.6 x 3 ft
91 x 91 x 37 in
91 x 91 x 37 in
Seating Capacity:
6 Person Hot Tubs
Total Number of Jets:
64 jets
Headrest Pillows:
3
Ozonator:
Included
Monte Rosa Hot Tub
Our Best Family Hot Tubs #3
Sit back and relax in one of our finest premium hot tub models, the Monte Rosa. Enjoy the 3 powerful massage pumps, 61 adjustable massage jets, and full sized lounger for an invigorating massage experience you can’t live without. Plus, with 5 spacious hydrotherapy seats, this hot tub is big enough for entertaining guests and for the whole family to enjoy.
Brand:
Strong Spas
Dimensions:
85 × 85 × 36 in
Seating Capacity:
5 People
Total Number of Jets:
50 jets
Headrest Pillows:
3
Underwater Lights:
1
Ozonator:
Included
Cover:
Dura-Shield HardCover Included
Summit DE-SL 50 Hot Tub
Our Best Family Hot Tubs #4
The Summit DE-SL 50 hot tub has a lounger and 50 premium hydrotherapy jets. This makes it one of the best hot tub models for a high end luxurious family experience.
It can seat a family of 5 and comes with a Dura Shield hardcover which is perfect for rental beach houses and mountain properties.
Brand:
Wellis Spa
Dimensions:
7.6 x 7.6 x 3.1 ft
91 x 91 x 37 in
91 x 91 x 37 in
Seating Capacity:
6 Person Hot Tubs
Total Number of Jets:
52 jets
Headrest Pillows:
3
Ozonator:
Included
Taurus Hot Tub
Our Best Family Hot Tubs #5
The Taurus is a reasonably priced luxury hot tub from Wellis Spa’s MyLine. Enjoy a unique hydromassage experience in every seat or utilize the full sized lounge for the full hydrotherapy experience.
Brand:
Everest Spas
Dimensions:
7.5 x 7.5 x 3 ft
90.6 x 90.6 x 35.4 in
90.6 x 90.6 x 35.4 in
Seating Capacity:
6 Person Hot Tubs
Total Number of Jets:
51 jets
Headrest Pillows:
6
Underwater Lights:
1
Ozonator:
Included
Cover:
Dark Gray
Victoria Hot Tub
Our Best Family Hot Tubs #6
The spacious Victoria hot tub has plenty of room for up to six people, but you can also create an intimate relaxing setting with your partner as you both relax in the dual loungers. Featuring 51 powerful jets, comfortable headrests, and relaxing, underwater lights, you and your partner can enjoy incredible hydromassage together or invite friends over for a delightful evening of entertaining.
Swim Spas Can Be A Great Option For Families Too
Swim Spas are an amazing choice for families as well. They provide much more room for children and adults to relax, have fun and even exercise. Check out our favorite swim spas for families:
Brand:
Wellis Spa
Dimensions:
19.7 x 7.7 x 4.8 ft
236 x 92 x 57 in
236 x 92 x 57 in
Seating Capacity:
5 People
Total Number of Jets:
41 jets
Swim Jets:
1 jets
Headrest Pillows:
2
Ozonator:
Included
Rio Grande W-Flow Swim Spa
Our Best Family Swim Spa #1
The Rio Grande W-Flow is the ultimate combination of a swimming pool, fitness machine and hot tub. Get a complete workout in the fitness area, and relax in the full sized hot tub with lounger for a hydromassage after. The hot tub portion alone can seat up to 6!
Brand:
PDC Spas
Dimensions:
227 x 92 x 56 in
Seating Capacity:
5 People
Total Number of Jets:
49 jets
Swim Jets:
2 jets
Headrest Pillows:
2
Synergy FX219 Swim Spa
Our Best Family Swim Spa #2
The Synergy FX219 by PDC Spas is the ultimate oversized swim spa. With seating for 5 people, with one of those seats being a captains chair and a swim area for two, this combines the best of both worlds. The best part is that this model is a dual zone swim spa which means that the swim area and lounge area are separate and can be used simultaneously, prefect for making sure there’s room for everyone.
This swim spa also has a series of lights and fountains to add to the party atmosphere in addition to standing jets on each side of the swim zone. This model truly accommodates a group of any size and is true to impress your friends and family.
Hot Tubs Can Entertain Family and Friends
Hot tubs are a great way to socialize and interact as a family. Family hot tubs are generally large enough to host friends and neighbors. Your children will be able to invite over their friends and have a hot tub party right in the backyard!
Are You Ready to Get a Hot Tub for Your Family?
Contact the team at Epic Hot Tubs by calling 888-884-3742, visiting our Durham or Raleigh Hot Tub Showrooms, or filling out the form below to speak with someone today!
About The Author:
Manny Brambila
Pool & Spa Expert
Manny has been in the Pool & Spa industry for over 15 years and is considered a pool, swim spa, & hot tub expert. He has been a Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) since 2009 and worked 15 years in aquatic training and development for the largest pool chemical and customer care company. He also has been an outside consultant for the Pool and Spa industry in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles since 2018. In the past few years Manny has become Director of Operations for Epic Hot Tubs with a priority of providing customers with the most reliable information and best service possible.
