Leicester-based business challenges the idea that hot tubs are just a luxury

Hot Tub Suppliers compares daily treats to the running costs of a hot tub in 2025.

When you think of wellness investments, hot tubs might not be the first thing that springs to mind, especially if you're counting the pennies. But one award-winning Leicester business is working to change that perception, encouraging people across the county to rethink how they spend on self-care.

Hot Tub Suppliers has spent over a decade perfecting the balance between quality and affordability. Recently crowned Gold winners at the 2025 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, the company is putting Leicestershire on the map when it comes to hydrotherapy and home wellbeing.

They’re challenging the idea that hot tubs are for luxury budgets only. When you compare the running cost of a hot tub to everyday lifestyle spending, the numbers and the benefits might just surprise you. Here’s how they break it down.

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Hot tubs have long been considered a luxury, and there’s no denying the upfront cost of purchase and installation can seem significant. Add to that the daily running cost (typically anywhere between £2 and £5 depending on insulation, water capacity, and location) and it’s easy to see why some people hesitate.

In recent years, energy prices have certainly brought running costs into sharper focus. While the situation has thankfully stabilised, the conversation around affordability continues. But what happens when we compare the cost of owning a hot tub to our everyday spending habits; those small but regular indulgences that we rarely question?

A coffee on the high street, a pint at the local, a spontaneous lunch deal, or a couple of drinks on a Friday night. Each one feels fairly harmless. Yet a £4 coffee or a £5 drink is gone in minutes, with little lasting benefit. These little luxuries can easily amount to £25-£30 a week, if not more. That’s over £1,000 a year on things that make us feel good momentarily, but not meaningfully.

Now contrast that with what a hot tub offers. It’s not just a soak in warm water, it’s an experience that delivers mental and physical benefits every time you use it. Regular hot tub sessions can ease muscle tension, improve sleep, relieve joint pain, and reduce stress. Hydrotherapy also promotes circulation and encourages better recovery after exercise or long workdays.

More importantly, a hot tub brings lasting value. Once installed, it becomes part of your home, part of your lifestyle. Whether it's a quiet evening dip to decompress or a weekend wind-down with family, the benefits continue to build over time. The cost per use becomes minimal when measured against years of regular enjoyment and wellbeing.

At Hot Tub Suppliers, we understand that wellness should never be an afterthought. That’s why we’ve invested in 360-degree insulation across all our models to keep running costs efficient and energy use low. Our commitment to quality has been recognised with 10 consecutive years of industry awards, most recently winning Gold at the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards 2025.

When you start looking at a hot tub as an investment in your health and happiness (not just a product) it shifts the conversation.