The 7 Best Hot Tubs of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

Aquarest Spas Select 150 Plug-and-Play Hot Tub

$2,356 at Wayfair


$2,831 at Home Depot

For a classic hot tub that’ll provide a seriously relaxing experience, look no further than this model from AquaRest. We tested this four-person tub at home and were extremely pleased with its performance. It stands out for its “plug and play” style, which means you can plug it into a traditional outlet (no electrician or tools needed!). There was pretty much zero setup required, but it took us about 15 minutes to remove the packing materials and 28 minutes to fill it with water.

Even though it’s a pretty simple hot tub, this model features 12 multi-level jets with adjustable pressure for a relaxing massage. There’s also a cool LED-backlit waterfall, which has nine color settings to choose from. Additionally, the hot tub has four convenient cup holders (one for each person!) and basic bench seating. It’s advertised as a four-person hot tub, but we found that it could comfortably fit two adults and two children. 

It comes in three colors and can hit up to 104°F when fully heated. The safety cover locks in place to save energy and keep leaves and debris out when the tub isn’t in use. And if you need to move the hot tub at any point, it’s luckily fairly lightweight at just 234 pounds. 

Overall, we think that this is a great beginner or entry-level hot tub. It required a bit of a learning curve, but we were able to figure everything out within the two-week testing period. There aren’t many bells and whistles and it’s not as big as we thought it’d be, but if you’re looking for a great medium-sized hot tub, this one certainly won’t let you down. 

Type: Plug and play | Dimensions: 60 by 70 by 32 inches | Capacity: 4 | Shape: Rectangle | Material: Plastic