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Hot tubs and spas in Alicante

We install portable spas and outdoor hot tubs, build in-ground spas integrated into the pool and take care of everything that follows: levelling, commissioning, water care and repairs to pumps, heaters and jets.

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What it involves

A hot tub on the terrace or beside the pool is the most direct way to enjoy warm water outdoors all year round on the Costa Blanca, even on cool winter nights. We work with the two main types: the portable spa, an acrylic tub with its cabinet, pumps and heater already built in, which arrives assembled and sits on a firm base, and the built-in spa, constructed in gunite as part of the pool or next to it, with seats, jets and, if you like, a spillway that pours the warm water into the main pool.

They are requested by villa owners who want hydrotherapy without heating the whole pool, European residents used to enjoying a hot tub in winter, holiday rental properties looking for an extra for their guests, and tourist accommodation. We handle the whole process: site and access survey, a level base or slab, the power supply coordinated with your electrician, crane placement when needed, first fill and commissioning.

And afterwards we are still there: water maintenance with regular visits, shutdowns and start-ups for holiday homes and repairs to pumps, heaters, jets, control boards and thermal covers, both on spas we installed and on the ones you already have.

Raised built-in spa spilling into the pool of a villa in Alicante

Hot tubs and spas: jobs we do

These are the jobs we are asked for most around the province. If yours looks like one of them, call us and we will tell you how we would handle it.

Portable hot tub installation in the garden or on the terrace

A portable spa leaves the factory with everything inside, but how long it lasts depends on a good installation. We prepare a perfectly level concrete slab or spa base, because a full hot tub is very heavy and any unevenness puts strain on the shell and the internal pipework. We plan the route from the street and, if it will not fit through the door or down the side of the house, we arrange a crane to lift it over the wall. We coordinate the dedicated power supply and its protection with your electrician, carry out the first fill, balance the water and show you the control panel and the care routine.

Built-in spa integrated into the pool

A built-in spa constructed next to the pool with the same gunite structure becomes part of the design rather than looking like an add-on. We build it raised above the water level so it spills over in a cascade into the main pool, flush in a corner, or separated by a wall with a spillway. It has built-in seats and loungers with hydrotherapy jets, an air blower, lighting and its own pump and heater circuit, so you only heat the spa. We finish it in the same mosaic or porcelain tiles as the pool, and our own gunite crew sprays it, with no subcontractors.

Outdoor hot tub for a terrace or penthouse

A hot tub on a penthouse terrace or on the roof of a villa with sea views is one of the most popular requests, but it has to be done sensibly: full of water and with people in it, the weight is considerable, so we work with your structural engineer on placing it over beams or load-bearing walls and spreading the load. We protect the waterproofing with a suitable base, provide a drain for emptying it and choose a model whose dimensions allow it to go up the stairs, in the goods lift or by crane. The thermal cover has tie-downs that withstand rooftop wind.

Hot tub repair: pumps, heater and jets

When the spa will not heat, the pumps are noisy, the jets lose power or the panel shows an error code, we inspect it at your home. We check the heater and its element, the temperature sensor and pressure switch, the jet and circulation pumps, the blower and the electrical connections. We replace broken or blocked jets, burnt-out elements, pump seals, bearings and valves, and leave the unit running with every function tested. If a part is not worth repairing, we tell you and give you the price of the replacement before touching anything.

Spa and hot tub water maintenance

Spa water is hot and low in volume, so it gets dirty and out of balance much faster than pool water. We monitor pH, alkalinity and sanitiser, adjust the chlorine or bromine dosing, clean and replace cartridge filters, apply anti-foam treatments, and drain, flush the internal pipework and refill when it is due. We do it with regular visits or alongside your pool maintenance, and if the spa is for shared use we explain the checks required for legionella prevention.

More jobs in this service

  • Choosing the size and model of a portable hot tub

    We help you choose between spas with fewer or more seats, with a lounger or seats only, depending on how many of you will use it, the space available and whether you want it for relaxing or for intense hydrotherapy. We look at cabinet insulation, the cover, the type of jets and running costs, without tying you to any particular make.

  • Levelling a hot tub that rocks or has a twisted shell

    A spa sitting on loose tiles, grass or unprepared decking ends up out of level, with cabinet doors that will not close and stress on the shell that leads to cracks. We drain it, move it aside, rebuild a level base and put it back, reconnect it and refill it.

  • Moving a hot tub to another part of the house or another property

    We disconnect the spa, drain it and move it with the right equipment, including a crane when it has to go over walls or roofs, and leave it installed, filled and running in its new location, on the same plot or at another house.

  • Sinking a portable hot tub into decking or the ground

    So your portable spa does not look like a piece of furniture plonked on the terrace, we sink it partly or fully into timber decking or a built pit, with the rim at the height you want and an access hatch for inspecting pumps and heater without taking anything apart.

  • Standalone built-in spa in the garden

    When there is no pool or you want the spa somewhere else in the garden, we build a standalone hydrotherapy pool in gunite, in-ground or semi-sunken, with custom seats, entry steps, jets, lighting and its own nearby plant room so the water arrives hot.

  • Adding hydrotherapy jets to a pool bench

    If your pool already has a bench or a wide step, we turn it into a hydrotherapy area by fitting jet nozzles, a dedicated pump and a push button by the water, without building a separate spa. It is a simple way to get bubbles in an existing pool.

  • Hot tub thermal cover and cover lifter

    The thermal cover is the insulated lid that keeps the heat in and protects the water. We replace waterlogged, broken or sun-faded lids, make them to measure for built-in spas and add lifters so they open effortlessly, with straps that hold them down when the wind blows.

  • Replacing the hot tub control board or panel

    When the panel will not switch on, keeps showing errors or the buttons do not respond, we check the circuit board and its power supply, replace the keypad or the complete board and programme the filtration cycles, temperature and pump operation.

  • Fixing drips and leaks under the hot tub cabinet

    A puddle under the spa or a level that drops for no reason usually comes from pump seals, threaded joints or internal pipes that have worked loose. We open the cabinet, find the exact spot, replace seals, joints or sections of pipe and test the circuit with the spa running.

  • Hot tub with cloudy water, foam or a strong smell

    Foam, cloudy water or a strong smell are usually caused by clogged filters, residues of creams, make-up and soap or poorly adjusted sanitiser. We carry out a shock treatment, clean pipes and filters or drain and refill, and leave you a simple routine so it does not happen again.

  • Descaling hot tub jets and heater

    Hard water leaves limescale on nozzles, the heating element and sensors, and over time the spa heats less well and the jets lose pressure. We descale the circuit with specialist products, clean or replace the jets and treat the water with a scale inhibitor to slow new build-up.

  • Recommissioning a hot tub that has been idle for months

    In holiday homes the spa sits empty or unused for months. We service it before you arrive: cleaning the shell and pipework, new filters, checks on seals, pumps and heater, filling, and balanced, hot water ready for when you open the front door.

  • Draining and shutting down the hot tub when you close the house

    If you are going away for a long spell, we drain the spa, purge pipes and pumps, clean and dry the shell, store the filters and leave the cover securely fastened. If you prefer to keep it full, we leave it in economy mode and come by to check it while you are away.

  • Hot tub for a holiday rental property

    A hot tub is one of the extras guests value most. We install it with a simple panel, a cover with a safety lock and a routine of filter cleaning and water checks between stays, so every guest finds it clean and ready.

What you get with us

  • One team for the spa and the pool

    If the spa sits next to the pool, we design, build and maintain it with the same team, and look after the water in both on the same visit.

  • No surprises with weight or access

    Before you buy or place the spa we check the route to its spot, the base and the load on the terrace, so there are no surprises on delivery day.

  • English, Spanish and German spoken

    If you live abroad part of the year or prefer your own language, we explain the model, the installation and water care in English, Spanish or German.

  • Public liability insurance

    We work with public liability insurance, which is reassuring when a crane has to come onto the property or a spa has to go up onto a roof terrace.

How we do it, step by step

  1. Site visit and survey

    We look at where the spa will go, the ground or terrace, access from the street, the power supply and drainage, and talk about how many of you will use it.

  2. Base, access and electrics

    We prepare the slab or level base, arrange the crane if needed and coordinate the power supply and its protection with your electrician.

  3. Placement or construction

    We position the portable spa or build the in-ground one with its circuit, jets, lighting and finish, and connect the pumps and heater.

  4. Filling and commissioning

    We fill it, balance the water, heat it and test every jet and function, making sure there is not a single drip under the cabinet.

  5. Handover and care

    We show you the panel and the care routine and, if you prefer, we look after the water and servicing with regular visits.

Hot tubs and spas in Alicante province

In the province of Alicante hot tubs are used mostly from autumn to spring: winter nights on the coast are cool but rarely cold, and slipping into warm water outdoors with a sea view is something many British, German and Scandinavian residents in Altea, Jávea, Calpe or Orihuela Costa see as part of the home. That is why people here ask for thermal covers that stand up to the levante and salt air, synthetic cabinets that do not crack in the sun and well-insulated models that keep electricity bills under control. On seafront terraces and penthouses, weight and crane access take priority over design.

The other factor is the water. Across most of the province it is hard and leaves limescale on jets, heating elements and sensors, so we adjust the treatment from the very first fill. Many holiday homes stay closed for months, and a full spa with nobody keeping an eye on it deteriorates: we plan shutdowns and start-ups around your trips. And during water restrictions, a spa needs very little water compared with a pool. After 15 years on the Costa Blanca we know what fails first on a spa exposed to the sun and sea air.

Where we do it

Swimming pools in Benidorm, Altea and the Marina Baixa

Hotel and holiday-apartment pools in Benidorm, hillside villas in Altea and Finestrat, and homes among the pines in La Nucía and Polop. We look after your pool even if you spend half the year away, and we build infinity pools wherever the terrain gets tricky.

Benidorm · Rincón de Loix · Altea · Altea Hills

Get a quote: hot tubs and spas

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Frequently asked questions

What people ask us most about hot tubs and spas.

Hot tubs and spas: your questions

Which is better, a portable hot tub or a built-in spa?

A portable spa is quicker to install, can be moved and comes with all the equipment built in, so it suits terraces, penthouses and gardens with no pool or where you do not want building work. A built-in spa is made to measure, blends into the pool design, can spill over into it and lasts as long as the pool itself. If you are building or renovating your pool, a built-in spa is usually the more elegant option; if not, go portable.

How much does it cost to run an outdoor hot tub?

It mainly depends on the cabinet insulation, the condition of the thermal cover, the temperature you keep it at and how much you use it. On the Alicante coast, with mild winters, a well-insulated spa with a cover in good condition uses considerably less than in cold climates. The biggest driver of energy use is a waterlogged or broken cover, so that is the first thing we check.

How often should you change the water in a hot tub?

It depends on how much it is used and how many people bathe in it. In a home with regular family use, the norm is to drain it, flush the pipework and refill every few months, and to clean the cartridge filters much more often. If the spa is used daily or shared by many people, the water is changed sooner. A simple water test tells us when it is due.

What do I need to install a portable hot tub in the garden?

A firm, level base that can take the weight of the full spa, such as a concrete slab or spa base; a dedicated power supply with its protection, arranged by your electrician; an access route the spa can pass through or room for a crane; and a nearby point to fill it with a hose and drain it. We check all of this on our visit before you buy.

Chlorine or bromine for a hot tub?

Both disinfect well. Bromine copes better with hot water, smells less and works more steadily, which is why it is widely used in private spas. Chlorine acts faster and is cheaper, but in hot water it is used up sooner and needs checking more often. We choose one or the other based on how the spa is used and make it clear how to dose it.

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