Trying to choose hot tub

[needspa]

Need an advise regarding my selection:

Caldera Tahitian vs Hotsprings Aria

Which one is more reliable and better quality?
I have some doubts about moto massage.

Both have same salt system - almost same size and features - except Aria claims 100% water filtration + it has retractable remote control - which is convenient. Price difference about $1k (Aria is more expensive)

From layout and seats - both feels good - may be Tahitian lounge is slightly better (for elbow - bigger 'lip').

 

[BullFrogSpasMN]

if you 'like' the Tahitian just as much I'd probably save the cash, even though the Caldera is built in Mexico and the Highlife in the US they are both under the 'Watkins Umbrella' so quality should be on par for both units as they oversee manufacture of both spas.  The water filtration doesn't mean much, with regular spa maintenance/filter cleanings both spas will keep the water crystal clear...the remote is nice until you accidentally break it and it's $700+ to replace it

 

[d00nut]

More seats in the Tahitian, but the Aria has a flat step to climb in on.

I just sold my Grandee, and sell both the Caldera and Hot Spring line.  I got the Aria for the step.  Plus I like the look more, but that is a personal preference.  My kids are little, and my wife really likes the Cool-down step.

Again, that is completely a personal preference.

It's worth noting that my kids are 2 and 5, and I have yet to break the remote, which you could say is remarkable.  In fact, in the last two years, I've only had 2 remotes that weren't covered by warranty.  One because a guy sat on it climbing in the spa, which you shouldn't do anyway (a regular control panel.)  The second, because a guy bought a different aftermarket cover, which is normally fine, but he did the absolute worst job measuring what he needed, and had the cover literally putting all it's hinge weight on the remote, which caused it to constantly restart, which eventually killed it.

 

[needspa]

Thank you guys... Looks like I will stay with Tahitian.

 

[castletonia]

As a dealer of both, I don’t think you can go wrong with either.  I’m a huge fan of the Moto-massage and the Aria personally, but you have to go with the tub that is more comfortable to you.

In my opinion, filtration is better in the Aria.  Are these from the same dealer?

 

[needspa]

In my opinion, filtration is better in the Aria.  Are these from the same dealer?

Yes - same dealer.

 

[Spatech_tuo]

In my opinion, filtration is better in the Aria.  Are these from the same dealer?

Yes - same dealer.

At least you won't get any negative salesmanship that way where they promote their own product by demeaning your other choice! 

Go with your gut at this point assuming you've wet tested already.

 

[Hottubguy]

From layout and seats - both feels good - may be Tahitian lounge is slightly better (for elbow - bigger 'lip').


Sounds like you did wet test both.  Go with your gut.  Both tubs are good tubs go with the one that fits you better.  Filtration is plenty adequate on a tahitian

 

[Alan]

Thank you guys... Looks like I will stay with Tahitian.

Let me give you a belated Welcome to the forum. Let us know when delivery is and how that goes. Congrats.

 

[needspa]

Let me give you a belated Welcome to the forum. Let us know when delivery is and how that goes. Congrats.

Thank you - will do. As for now it's about ~4 weeks wait time - looks like everybody buying hot tubs
But good for me - plenty of time to prepare.

 

[needspa]

Finally I done with little renowation project and spa was delivered.

Need to plugin and deal with fresh salt water kit

 

[Hottubguy]

That’s a cool setup

 

[Sam]

Yeah, beautiful spa area!  I love it.