Comfort is subjective, so here are some points to consider to find out if an inflatable hot tub will be comfortable for you specifically.
- Sitting and standing. Most inflatable hot tubs stand around 28 inches off the ground. That means that the water line is probably somewhere around 22 inches off the ground. That makes these tubs easy to get in and out of, but once you sit, be prepared to have to get up again—off the low ground. This type of hot tub might not be ideal for you if you have difficulty with that.
- Inflatable = natural cushion. Since the hot tub wall/shell is inflatable, it’s naturally cushioned against your back. This can make it exceptionally comfortable to lie back. You can even float in it if you want.
- The size of your personal build. Inflatable hot tubs are made to accommodate the average size person, but what if you’re not “average size?” Traditional hot tubs are made with a variety of seating options to accommodate a variety of human body sizes, but inflatable tubs simply don’t have that flexibility.
- Where to put your legs. Essentially, in an inflatable spa, no matter how you arrange yourself, you are sitting on the ground. This means that you’re sitting with your legs straight out, or some variation of that. More people in the tub means what could potentially become a multi-person game of footsie. Awkward.
- No ability to recline. Unless you’re sitting in this spa alone and lying back to float, there’s not a lot of option for reclining in a tub that’s walls are straight up and down.
