Pricing & Value
Straight-talk answers about what hot tubs actually cost, how dealers price them, and how to know when you're getting a fair deal.
How much can I negotiate?
I've shopped four different brands in five different stores and am having a hard time making a decision. I've come to the conclusion that my favorite hot tubs at each stop are pretty similar, and my decision is likely going to come down to price. My biggest question is, how much should I expect to be able to negotiate off the sticker price? I've even shopped two separate Master Spas stores and gotten two different prices (almost $3k apart!) on the same model. Is there an industry standard markup or anything like that? How much of a discount constitutes a good deal?
Asked by Roger · 7/28/2026
What's the best Hot Tub under $15k?
I'm planning to buy a Hot Tub and after shopping around a bit it seems like I won't be able to get what I'm looking for under $15k. I want a high performing, therapeutic hot tub that fits at least 5 people comfortably. A lounger would be preferred. I'd like wifi capability, but that seems to be available on most hot tubs. I'm having a hard time figuring out what is salesmanship and what is the truth on the handful of models I've looked at. Everyone tells me theirs is the best, but honestly the top models from the top brands seem to perform about the same. That being said, there's a pretty big price difference between a Hot Spring and Artesian that I think are pretty similar. Is there any truth to the claims that one brand is superior to another, or are they all made the same way? Thanks in advance for any help, it's possible I'm just experiencing a case of analysis paralysis.
Asked by Jack · 6/30/2026