Durable, strong, and comfortable, the
Bestway SaluSpa Miami AirJet is an excellent deal for a reasonable price.
Deemed a "best buy" by Home Hot Tubs Guide, the Bestway SaluSpa Miami AirJet "offers hot tubbing on a budget. This tub is not going to break the bank, but still offers a pleasant and relaxing bubble jet experience." Portable Hot Tub Finder described it as an inexpensive "option for someone looking for an entry-level inflatable hot tub. Although it lacks a few bells and whistles, it still rates as a solid performer."
And solid it is. Made of Tri-Tech, three-ply reinforced material featuring a polyester mesh core encased in two layers of PVC, the tub is extremely tough. The Pool Cleaner Expert "tested it with the most lively of kids; it stood its ground and passed with flying colors." One Amazon customer's German Shepard jumped into the Bestway SaluSpa Miami AirJet several times without damaging or collapsing it! Because of its I-beam construction, bathers can feel secure in leaning against, sitting on, or grabbing the tub's walls to climb in and out without bending or buckling it.
The Pool Advisors noted that the tub "has a heating system that warms the water quickly and efficiently but also a water-filtration system that ensures that the water in the tub is as clean as it can be." Many users reported heating water up to 104°F (40°C) rapidly — in as few as two to six hours on a hot day and as much as 24 to 48 hours in colder conditions. An automatic start/stop timer-controlled heating system helps save energy.
Although the 60 air jets can't run when the heater is on, they are effective in emanating bubbles from the tub's perimeter. One Amazon user described them less as air jets and more as "air bubblers" that push out along the walls "a LOT of rolling bubbles and when you lean back … [you feel] not the 'flesh pounding' you'd get with the professional grade [Jacuzzi] but … a light massage on your back and neck."
Although the manufacturer advertises that the Bestway SaluSpa Miami AirJet holds up to four adults, it is actually more comfortable for two adults. Complete Home Spa described the tub — with a 71-inch diameter, 26-inch height, and 177-gallon capacity — as "ideal for couples or individuals looking for a bit of luxury."
The Bestway SaluSpa Miami AirJet was ranked among the top five hot tubs on Complete Home Spa, The Pool Advisors, The Pool Cleaner Expert, Portable Hot Tub Finder, Poolonomics, and PoolJudge. Sixty-eight percent of more than 630 Amazon reviewers gave it four or five out of five stars.
Pros: Economical, sturdy, heats up quickly, easy to set up and use indoors or outdoors, has padded floor
Cons: Can't run bubbles and heater at the same time, potential leaks (of tub, heat/pump container, hose connection), crowded for four adults