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The First Inflatable Hot Tub: A History of SaluSpa

The First Inflatable Hot Tub: A History of SaluSpa

Key Takeaways:

  • Bestway created the world’s first inflatable hot tub in 2007 and has continued innovating for over 15 years
  • Ongoing innovation has helped establish SaluSpa as a leader in the portable hot tub industry
  • SaluSpa inflatable hot tubs are designed to make hot tub ownership more portable, affordable and accessible
  • Key innovations include Freeze Shield technology, EnergySense insulation and a space-saving UltraFit pump
  • Premium features enhance comfort with ergonomic seating, illuminated liners and targeted massage options
  • Safety features, including our Ground Detection System, help provide added peace of mind

In 2007, the first inflatable hot tub in the world hit the shelves; conceptualized, designed and manufactured by Bestway® production and engineering teams.

Now, with over 15 years of innovation under our belts, we’ve mastered the affordable hot tub experience. Our inflatable hot tubs are convenient to use, easy to set up and offer total serenity – right in your own backyard!

Known by consumers as a SaluSpa® here in the U.S. and a Lay-Z-Spa® internationally, the world’s first inflatable hot tub was conceived by a product development team that was tired of the hand-wired and soft-wall hot tubs, all too expensive and nearly impossible to easily transport. They came up with the idea of using their expertise in the inflatables industry to develop a hot tub that was portable, affordable and effective – and they succeeded!

We didn’t stop there. As our competitors raced to catch up, we continued to lead the market by offering multiple industry-first and exclusive features.

We make the luxurious hot tub experience accessible to everyone. Whether you are looking for a basic hot tub that has the essentials or an upgraded hot tub with all the bells and whistles, SaluSpa’s wide selection of portable hot tubs has exactly what you are looking for. We offer multiple shapes and sizes, traditional and modern prints, and premium features that bring relaxation home to you.

So, what are those premium features? We know there are a lot of inflatable hot tubs on the market, and we’re proud to still be a leader in the industry with many upgrades you will only find on a SaluSpa inflatable hot tub, along with other features that we simply do better.

1. Freeze Shield Winterizing Technology

Keep your hot tub up all year long; no need to deflate and store it during the winter! All our portable hot tubs are equipped with Freeze Shield® automatic heating function that activates in low outdoor temperatures to keep the internal system between 42ºF and 50ºF, preventing freezing and damage to the hot tub liner and heater pump.

2. Semi-Transparent, Illuminated Liner

Set the mood with the color-changing LED light, which creates a relaxing glow for added ambiance inside the hot tub, while the semi-transparent outer liner creates an illuminated pattern on the outside.

3. EnergySense Insulated Cover

Our EnergySense® inflatable hot tubs retain heat more efficiently than similar inflatable hot tubs (up to 40% more, to be exact), so your water stays hot, and your energy bill stays low.

4. Ergonomic Lounges

Relax in blissful comfort with internal seating options. From long bench seats that accommodate multiple people to ergonomic lounges that contour to your body and have targeted massage nozzles, comfort is not overlooked in a SaluSpa inflatable hot tub.

5. Ground Detection System

While your comfort and relaxation are important, your safety is our top priority. Every single one of our hot tubs features a Ground Detection System (we’re the only ones on the market to do this), which ensures the hot tub is used with an outlet that has proper ground connection, providing additional electric current protection. Only use a grounded socket corresponding to the electrical rating of the attachment plug (110-120V AC, 60Hz, Single Phase 12A at 68ºF). Read all our important safety reminders here.

6. UltraFit Pump

Save backyard space with UltraFit™ pumps, which are built directly into the hot tub liner. Featuring an easy-to-reach control panel that flips up and down on the side of the hot tub, the UltraFit models look ultra-sleek and modern without the external hardware.

Our Product Development teams are constantly reviewing our products to pinpoint ways to make them even better. With innovations hitting the shelves every year, SaluSpa has grown into a brand that hot tub users all over the world have grown to know and trust, making us The Original Premium Portable Spa!

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