Short answer: the SaluSpa Hot Springs is a $455 inflatable spa for 2-4 people with 120 air jets and Bestway’s EnergySense insulated walls. It is the cheapest way on this site to find out whether you’ll use a hot tub. Treat it as a seasonal product, not a fixture.
How much does the water weigh?
It holds 177 gallons, which is about 1,476 lbs of water (177 gal x 8.34). The tub is 71” across and 26” tall. Put it on a level ground-level surface, such as a concrete patio. An inflatable has no frame to spread the load, so an uneven base strains the seams.
What do 120 air jets feel like?
Air jets push bubbles up from a ring at the floor. That is a gentle, all-over fizz, not the directed pressure of a water jet on a rigid spa. Air jets also pull outside air through the water, which cools it while they run. If massage pressure is your reason for buying, an inflatable won’t deliver it.
Is the “40% more efficient” claim useful?
It is Bestway’s own figure, measured against other inflatables, and the listing doesn’t publish the test behind it. I’d read it as “better insulated than a single-wall inflatable” and nothing more exact. Inflatable Hot Tub Running Cost shows how much heat loss matters to your bill.
What the listing leaves out
Our data has no heater wattage, power requirement, or warranty terms for this model. Check all three on the listing before you order, along with the minimum outdoor temperature. The similar Coleman SaluSpa is not rated for use below 40°F.
How it compares
You get the lowest price in our hot tub category and a top temperature of 104°F. You give up water jets, seats, and lifespan against a rigid spa like the AquaRest Discover Standard 400 at $2,799. Bottom line: a low-risk first spa. See Inflatable Hot Tubs: What $455 to $550 Gets You.
