Small hot tubs for 2 to 4 people
Small tubs heat faster, cost less to run and fit on a modest patio. Makers are generous with seat counts, so a tub sold for four is usually comfortable for two or three adults.

1
£1,010
Wave · Foam-wall · 4 people
Wave Tahoe 4
A thick foam-wall tub that Wave says costs about £2 a day to keep hot.
Score 6.0 / 10

2
£390
Lay-Z-Spa · Inflatable · 4 people
Lay-Z-Spa Boracay
A small smart tub that works with Alexa.
Score 5.2 / 10

3
£604
Intex · Inflatable · 4 people
Intex PureSpa Greywood Deluxe 4
Wood-look Intex with a wireless remote panel.
Score 5.0 / 10

4
£400
Wave · Inflatable · 4 people
Wave Pacific 4
A budget Wave with the heater in the wall.
Score 4.8 / 10

5
£299
Lay-Z-Spa · Inflatable · 4 people
Lay-Z-Spa Miami
The UK's best-selling inflatable tub, and the cheapest way in.
Score 4.6 / 10

6
£379
Canadian Spa Co. · Inflatable · 4 people
Canadian Spa Co. Grand Rapids
A plug-and-play inflatable with aromatherapy.
Score 4.2 / 10

7
£316
Intex · Inflatable · 4 people
Intex PureSpa Onyx Octagon Combo
Water jets for just over £300.
Score 4.0 / 10