Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco
Loungers and water jets, but poor reviews.
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Is the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco any good?
With 5.5 out of 10, the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco ranks 13 of 32 in our comparison. Strengths: Loungers you can lie back in, Water jets plus air jets. Weakness: Weak reviews so far. Best for: Buyers who want lounge seats and accept early-model risk.
In short
The San Francisco is a square 230 cm tub with three moulded loungers and a bench, 10 HydroJets, 180 air jets, an insulated liner, wifi and lights. The feature list is the longest of any Lay-Z-Spa. Buyers rate it 3.2 out of 5 from nine reviews, the weakest score here.
Best for: Buyers who want lounge seats and accept early-model risk.
What we like
- Loungers you can lie back in
- Water jets plus air jets
- App control and lights
What we don't
- Weak reviews so far
- Over £1,200, close to a frame tub
- 95 kg and a lot of water to heat
Specifications
| Type | Inflatable |
|---|---|
| Shape | Square |
| Seats (maker's figure) | 7 |
| Outside size | 230 x 230 x 71 cm |
| Water | not published |
| Jets | 180 air jets + 10 water jets |
| Wall and insulation | EnergySense insulated liner (maker claims up to 40 % more efficient) |
| Heater built into the wall | No, separate pump unit |
| Heater power | not published |
| Wifi app | Yes |
| LED lights | Yes |
| 13 A plug and play | not published |
| Weight empty | 94.7 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | 2 years |
| Price checked | £1,219 |
Sources: the product page on Amazon.co.uk and the maker's own specs. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 5.5 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco: common questions
Is the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco any good?
With 5.5 out of 10, the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco ranks 13 of 32 in our comparison. Strengths: Loungers you can lie back in, Water jets plus air jets. Weakness: Weak reviews so far. Best for: Buyers who want lounge seats and accept early-model risk.
How many people fit in the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco?
Lay-Z-Spa sells it for up to 7 people. It measures 230 x 230 x 71 cm on the outside, and the walls take up part of that. Makers count seats generously, so plan on fewer adults for real comfort.
Does the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco have water jets?
Yes. It has 180 air jets + 10 water jets, so you get a real massage as well as bubbles.
Can I plug the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco into a normal socket?
Tubs like this run from a 13 A socket. Use a weatherproof outdoor socket with RCD protection and no extension lead. On many inflatables the heater and the bubbles cannot run at the same time.
What guarantee comes with the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco?
Up to 2 years from the maker. Guarantees on hot tubs often split between the liner and the pump, so check the terms.
How much does the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco cost?
The last price we saw was £1,219, about £174 per seat. Hot tub prices climb before summer and drop around Black Friday, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco
Square, with water jets and a foot massager.
Real water jets on an inflatable.
Drop-stitch walls that stand up like a hard tub.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Lay-Z-Spa Maldives vs Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco (£1,000 against £1,219)
- Lay-Z-Spa San Francisco vs Lay-Z-Spa Santorini (£1,219 against £909)