Wave Garda 6
Square foam-wall Wave for six.
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Is the Wave Garda 6 any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Wave Garda 6 ranks 10 of 32 in our comparison. Strengths: Foam wall and PU core for low heat loss, Square shape with room for four to six. Weakness: Only 90 air jets. Best for: Families who use the tub through winter and want a square shape.
In short
The Garda is a square 180 cm foam-wall tub holding 1,100 litres, with the heater built in and wifi control. Wave quotes about £2 a day to hold 40 °C. It has four reviews, all 5 out of 5.
Best for: Families who use the tub through winter and want a square shape.
What we like
- Foam wall and PU core for low heat loss
- Square shape with room for four to six
- App control
What we don't
- Only 90 air jets
- Over £1,200
- Few reviews
Specifications
| Type | Foam-wall |
|---|---|
| Shape | Square |
| Seats (maker's figure) | 6 |
| Outside size | 180 x 180 x 70 cm |
| Water | 1,100 litres |
| Jets | 90 air jets |
| Wall and insulation | WaveEco foam wall with PU core (maker claims up to 60 % more efficient) |
| Heater built into the wall | Yes |
| Heater power | not published |
| Wifi app | Yes |
| LED lights | No |
| 13 A plug and play | not published |
| Weight empty | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 2 years |
| Price checked | £1,210 |
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: 6.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Wave Garda 6: common questions
Is the Wave Garda 6 any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Wave Garda 6 ranks 10 of 32 in our comparison. Strengths: Foam wall and PU core for low heat loss, Square shape with room for four to six. Weakness: Only 90 air jets. Best for: Families who use the tub through winter and want a square shape.
How many people fit in the Wave Garda 6?
Wave sells it for up to 6 people. It measures 180 x 180 x 70 cm on the outside, and the walls take up part of that. It holds about 1,100 litres of water. Makers count seats generously, so plan on fewer adults for real comfort.
Does the Wave Garda 6 have water jets?
No. It has 90 air bubble jets only. They feel relaxing but do not massage like water jets do.
Can I plug the Wave Garda 6 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 Wave Garda 6?
Up to 2 years from the maker. Guarantees on hot tubs often split between the liner and the pump, so check the terms.
How much does the Wave Garda 6 cost?
The last price we saw was £1,210, about £202 per seat. Hot tub prices climb before summer and drop around Black Friday, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Wave Garda 6
A square foam-wall tub with a premium price.
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Head-to-head comparisons
- Lay-Z-Spa Stockholm vs Wave Garda 6 (£1,000 against £1,210)
- MSpa Denver vs Wave Garda 6 (£1,230 against £1,210)