When you’re beginning your research prior to purchasing a hot tub, you’ll likely have a lot of questions. Many of those questions will be specific to your personal needs and wants surrounding hot tub ownership. However, there are some universal questions that often come up during the research phase. We will review one of the major ones in this article.
One of the most common questions asked is: “Is it worth getting a lounger in a hot tub?” Here, we’ll present some information as well as pros and cons to help you determine if a lounger would be best suited for your hot tub experience.
What is a hot tub lounger?
A lounge seat or lounger in a hot tub is a seat integrated into the hot tub that allows you to elevate your legs and feet and lean back into the seat. Imagine a sofa lounge chair or one designed for sunbathing. A hot tub lounger is built into the hot tub, allowing you to quite literally kick your feet up, sit back, and relax.
Does it cost more to have a lounger in a hot tub?
With most decisions, particularly longtime investments such as a hot tub, budget is going to be a factor. When you’re doing your research you will learn that a lounger doesn’t directly impact the final cost of your hot tub. Rather, lounger seats are available in some models and not in others. For example, within the three Jacuzzi® hot tub collections, the J-400™ Collection, the J-300™ Collection and the J-200™ Collection, there are multiple model choices. Some of these offer a lounge seat and others offer what is referred to as open seating.
Across these three collections, there are Jacuzzi® hot tubs that offer lounge seating in models designed for five to seven or more people. Generally, a lounger in a hot tub does take up more space than open seating. That factor should be taken into consideration when you think about who will be using the hot tub and how many people will be using it any given time.