Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person
The cheapest eight-seater we found.
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Is the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person any good?
With 4 out of 10, the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person ranks 27 of 32 in our comparison. Strengths: Very low price per seat, Huge inside space. Weakness: Slow to heat a big volume. Best for: Summer parties where space matters more than heat.
In short
This Intex PureSpa measures 236 cm and holds 1,340 litres, with 170 bubble jets and a 2,200 W heater. That is a lot of tub for about £360. It has only one review on Amazon.co.uk, and 1,340 litres takes a long time to heat at 0.8 to 1.5 °C an hour.
Best for: Summer parties where space matters more than heat.
What we like
- Very low price per seat
- Huge inside space
- Hard water system
What we don't
- Slow to heat a big volume
- Plain wall, high winter running costs
- Almost no UK reviews
Specifications
| Type | Inflatable |
|---|---|
| Shape | Round |
| Seats (maker's figure) | 8 |
| Outside size | 236 cm across, 71 cm high |
| Water | 1,340 litres |
| Jets | 170 air jets |
| Wall and insulation | Fiber-Tech beam wall, insulated cover |
| Heater built into the wall | No, separate pump unit |
| Heater power | 2,200 W |
| Wifi app | No |
| LED lights | No |
| 13 A plug and play | not published |
| Weight empty | 45.2 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | not published |
| Price checked | £360 |
Sources: the product page on Amazon.co.uk and the maker's own specs. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 4.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person: common questions
Is the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person any good?
With 4 out of 10, the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person ranks 27 of 32 in our comparison. Strengths: Very low price per seat, Huge inside space. Weakness: Slow to heat a big volume. Best for: Summer parties where space matters more than heat.
How many people fit in the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person?
Intex sells it for up to 8 people. It measures 236 cm across, 71 cm high on the outside, and the walls take up part of that. It holds about 1,340 litres of water. Makers count seats generously, so plan on fewer adults for real comfort.
Does the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person have water jets?
No. It has 170 air bubble jets only. They feel relaxing but do not massage like water jets do.
Can I plug the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person into a normal socket?
Tubs like this run from a 13 A socket. Use a weatherproof outdoor socket with RCD protection and no extension lead. On many inflatables the heater and the bubbles cannot run at the same time.
What guarantee comes with the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person?
We found no maker's guarantee on the listing. You still have your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act from the retailer.
How much does the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person cost?
The last price we saw was £360, about £45 per seat. Hot tub prices climb before summer and drop around Black Friday, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person
The biggest Lay-Z-Spa, for 6 to 8 people.
An oval tub that fits along a wall.
A big round tub with the heater built in for under £350.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person vs Lay-Z-Spa Grenada (£360 against £749)
- Intex PureSpa Bubble 8 Person vs Lay-Z-Spa Mauritius (£360 against £573)