Inflatable hot tubs compared
Inflatable tubs are the cheapest way into a hot tub. You pump up the wall, fill it from the garden hose and plug it in. The catch is heat loss: a plain air wall lets the warmth out fast on a cold night. Look for an insulated liner or drop-stitch panels if you plan to use the tub after September.
Square, insulated and app controlled for about £530.
Drop-stitch walls that stand up like a hard tub.
The biggest Lay-Z-Spa, for 6 to 8 people.
Real water jets on an inflatable.
Square, with water jets and a foot massager.
Loungers and water jets, but poor reviews.
A big round tub with the heater built in for under £350.
An oval tub that fits along a wall.
Wave's six-seater with a PU foam core.
A bigger Miami with a built-in light show.
A small smart tub that works with Alexa.
A see-through liner that glows at night.
Wood-look Intex with a wireless remote panel.
A budget Wave with the heater in the wall.
The UK's best-selling inflatable tub, and the cheapest way in.
An insulated six-seater that lacks the extras.
A plug-and-play inflatable with aromatherapy.
The cheapest eight-seater we found.
Water jets for just over £300.
A square budget tub with the heater in the wall.
Water jets and bubbles from Intex, but no app.
A cheap square six-seater with lots of buyers.