Hot tubs are unique products. When shopping for your perfect machine, you’ll come across terms, technologies and systems that you won’t find anywhere else. They’re also far from an everyday purchase – if you choose the right model for your Sydney backyard, you may not need to buy another one for years, maybe decades to come.
This makes the rare process of buying hot tubs in Sydney a potentially confusing and overwhelming one, filled with questions that can be difficult to answer for a potential hot tub owner: where do I start? What do I look for? How much do I pay?
In this guide we’ll break down the process, to tell you exactly how to buy a hot tub in Sydney.
Start with the basics
Begin by understanding why you’re looking to buy a hot tub for your Sydney property in the first place. Your main motivation will define what your perfect machine will look like.
There are plenty of reasons to buy a hot tub in Sydney. A hot tub forms an incredible investment in:
- Your health: Spa therapy is capable of delivering a range of physical and mental health benefits – pain relief, improved circulation, better sleep, reduced anxiety and more.
- Your relationships: Hot tubs are device-free zones that offer you true quality time with your loved ones, whether your partner, kids, friends or family.
- Your lifestyle: A hot tub helps you become the host with the most. The health and interpersonal benefits of hot tubbing also increase when you make it a regular ritual, so start your day the right way or enjoy a 15 minute soak every evening.
- Your property: Increase the value of your home. Earn more from your holiday rental. Or if you aren’t ready to say goodbye to your machine, take your fully portable hot tub or swim spa with you!
Once you’ve clarified your hot tub motivations, you should also consider the limitations on your purchase, most notably space and budget:
- Space is a valuable commodity in Sydney, so how much room do you have in your preferred spot? (Make sure you leave a bit of space around the spa so you can comfortably get in, get out, clean and maintain it.)
- How much are you willing to pay for your hot tub? It’s important to view this purchase as an investment, rather than a cost – speaking of which…
Making sense of cost
A hot tub should be treated as a long-term investment. By spending a little more now, you can save a lot in the long run.
The sticker price of a hot tub can be a little deceiving, as you’ll also need to consider other upfront costs like delivery, installation and setup. But even more important are the ongoing costs of your spa pool: the water, power, chemicals and spare parts that keep the machine running.
Generally speaking, the higher the quality of the machine, the lower the running costs will be. You can also expect a quality hot tub to last longer in Sydney conditions than a cheap and cheerful model. When you’re shopping, hone in on:
- Energy efficiency: Power will be your most significant ongoing cost, so choose a well-insulated unit like a Hot Spring, which are Australia’s most energy efficient hot tubs.
- Water care: Smart water care tech like Hot Spring’s FreshWater Salt System and FreshWater IQ use less chemicals, require less work, and make your water last longer.
- Warranty: Warranties represent the confidence that a brand has in its product. At Hot Spring our long and comprehensive warranties reflect the fact that we’ve proven the quality and longevity of our hot tubs since 1980.
Types of hot tubs
Hot tubs come in all manner of shapes, sizes and levels of quality. Machines can vary in a number of ways, including:
- Permanent vs portable: You can choose to build a permanent machine from scratch, or quickly and easily install a portable Hot Spring hot tub.
- Seating and sizing: Hot Spring hot tubs range from two-seaters to seven-seaters, and feature footprints of 2.2m² to 6.5m² and volumes of 450L to 1900L.
- Cost-effective vs premium: The quality and feature list of your chosen machine will largely be determined by the amount you’re willing to pay for it. At Hot Spring we offer four distinct hot tub collections that range from budget-friendly to premium: Freeflow, Hot Spot, Limelight and Highlife.
- Installation options: Depending on your property and your chosen hot tub, you can install your machine yourself (Plug-N-Play) or professionally, in-ground or above-ground, and indoors or outdoors.
- Hot tub or swim spa: Do you want a hot tub you can also enjoy an endless swim in? A Fastlane Pools swim spa is exactly that!
Features and accessories
By choosing certain features and accessories, you can customise your hot tub and make the machine truly yours. When shopping for your spa, keep an eye out for:
- Colours and styles: All Hot Spring models are available in a range of different shell and cabinet colours and finishes, so you can choose one that forms an organic addition to your Sydney backyard, or stands out like the showpiece that it is.
- High end hydromassage: In terms of hydromassage jets, quality is more important than quantity. Hot Spring Highlife collection hot tubs, for example, feature the Moto-Massage DX, the world’s first and only moving hot tub jet.
- Mood-setters: Gain control over the atmosphere and ambiance of your spa through mood-setting accessories like water fountains, lighting systems and Bluetooth speakers.
- Functional features: Accessories like pillows, umbrellas and spa side enhancements can make your spa more comfortable, accessible and enjoyable. A quality hot tub cover, meanwhile, can lower your power bill by keeping more heat in.
Now that you know a little more about what you’re looking for, are you ready to add a bit of luxury to your Sydney backyard with the addition of a hot tub? If the answer is yes, we’re ready to help.
Get in touch with your local dealer today to find your dream machine.