You don’t have to spend a literal fortune to make your backyard feel luxurious. Opting for an inflatable hot tub will still give you the relaxing spa-like experience of a normal tub, but for a few thousand dollars cheaper — and who doesn’t want to save a few thousand dollars?
Unlike a normal hot tub, you’ll be able to take a portable, inflatable hot tub down to store it in the really cold months (most inflatable models can’t be used under 39 degrees Fahrenheit). And, if you have to move houses, an inflatable tub will be way easier to transport than one made of hard plastic, perfect for folks who want to make their backyard a destination, but aren’t in their forever home quite yet.
Just in time to take you from summer into fall, these three inflatable hot tubs are on sale at Amazon — and they’re all sub-$500.
If you’re really into the massage-like experience of a hot tub, this Coleman SaluSpa Miami tub comes with 120 air jets — double the amount of the normal Coleman Saluspa. It features a rapid-heating system that gets it up to a toasty 104 degrees, and reviews say that the assembly is fast and easy. While you’ll have to clean out the filter every time you use it, the SaluSpa is ideal for folks who want the therapeutic benefits of a hot tub but don’t want to shell out the cash for a traditional one.
If you plan on having people over to enjoy the hot tub, this one from Bestway comfortably seats up to six people. It has an attached digital control panel and a compatible smartphone app that allows you to control the temperature, timer, and bubbles, even if you’re not outside. It features 80 bubble jets for a relaxing full-body massage, and reaches up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Named Mashable’s top pick in our best inflatable hot tubs roundup, the Intex PureSpa Greywood Deluxe has all the bells and whistles of a normal hot tub, at a fraction of the price. It features 170 soothing high-powered bubble jets, reaches up to 104 degrees, and has a built-in hard water treatment system that makes water gentler on your skin, clothes, and the tub, too. There’s also an added LED light that will help you get the vibes just right when you’re ready for a soak.