Are you looking to relax and unwind in your very own hot tub but only have a small garden space, a limited decking area, or maybe need something that will fit under your existing pergola?
The median UK garden size is 188 square metres, which sounds quite reasonable, but obviously varies a lot from one garden to another and doesn’t necessarily mean that every part of the garden is suitable. If you have limited space and want to get yourself a hot tub, a Lay-Z-Spa foam or inflatable hot tub will fit in many more spaces than a conventional solid hot tub.
What is the best hot tub for a small garden?
For very small gardens, a 2-4 person Lay-Z-Spa hot tub with a diameter of 170cm–180cm is best. Hot tubs like the St Lucia, Miami or Oslo are designed for compact footprints, requiring only about 2.8 meters of total space, including the recommended 1-meter safety clearance.
Advantages of Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs for small spaces
- Lay-Z-Spa foam and inflatable hot tubs, when compared to most hard shell hot tubs, are much more compact and therefore offer you a lot more options.
- The biggest advantage of our inflatable and foam hot tubs is that you can pack them away when they are not in use, so you can free up your space again.
- More and more Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs also now include an integrated UltraFit pump. This makes a really big difference in the amount of space you need for the hot tub.
- Many Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs now include EnergySense™ technology, which makes these tubs up to 56.6% more energy-efficient than standard inflatable models.
Small Hot Tubs for Small Spaces
We have selected a few Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs that are perfect for small spaces, alongside some approximate outdoor space sizing. This includes a necessary 1 metre clearance around the hot tub itself. Not everyone adheres to the 1 metres clearance recommendation, at least not on all sides. But remember, you don’t want your hot tub crammed into a tight space, as both water and air temperature can make the liner contract and expand, and you ideally need space to get around it.
Hot Tub for up to 12ft x 12ft garden space (370cm x 370cm)
Oslo AirJet & Carrara Airjet foam hot tubs
This compact Thermacore foam hot tub measures only 170cm in diameter and accommodates 4-6 people. This is one of the smallest Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs in size, but not in capacity, due to foam construction and an integrated pump. Drop stitch results in thinner walls and therefore more space inside. It has an enhanced massage system with 140 all‑surrounding AirJets™ target your upper body and a central layout that gently massages legs and feet.
Stockholm AirJet foam hot tub
The Stockholm is a square foam hot tub with an even smaller footprint. The width is only 164cm. It has the same capacity and features as the Oslo above, just in a different shape.
St Lucia AirJet inflatable hot tub
Exclusive to B&Q, the St Lucia is our smallest inflatable hot tub. The inflated liner measures 170cm in diameter and is approx 215cm at the widest point with the pump.
Monte Carlo rigid wall hot tubs
Exclusive to our website and available in 2 sizes, these rigid wall hot tubs offer the advantages of an acrylic hot tub with Lay-Z-Spa simplicity. The largest 5 person hot tub is only 200x200cm.
Hot Tub for up to 13ft x 13ft garden space (400cm x 400cm)
If you have a space up to 13ft, just over 3 metres, then your options broaden a lot, giving you a much wider choice of Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs. Here are some top choices:
- Toronto AirJet = 190cm in diameter, with a built-in pump, and can accommodate up to 7 people
- Rome AirJet = 180cm in width with a built-in pump, and can accommodate up to 6 people
- Helsinki AirJet = 180cm in diameter, 225cm at widest point with pump, and can accommodate up to 7 people
- Miami AirJet = 180cm in diameter, 225cm at widest point with pump, and can accommodate up to 4 people
- Ibiza AirJet = 180cm in diameter, 225cm at widest point with pump, and can accommodate up to 6 people
Use AR To See a Lay-Z-Spa in Your Small Space
You can view all Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs available on our website on your device* in your surroundings. Just bear in mind that these 3D representations are an approximation only and should not be used for accurate measurements. But it gives you a representation of what your chosen Lay-Z-Spa can look like in your space.
*Compatible with iPhone on iOS 12+, Android 8.0+ with ARCore 1.9 support.
