Who will be using the swim spa?
We’ve considered if you’ll use the spa primarily for fitness, therapy, or enjoyment. Now you need to think about who and how many people will use the swim spa. Is it the whole family at once where you’ll need space for seating and play? Do you want to maximise the number of people seated at once (we can cater for up to 12 seats)? Are there young tots who can sit in the shallows of a plunge pool while you enjoy the depths?
You can find the recommended maximum people on swim spa range.
Budget
Of course, budget plays a part in how big we can go. Think about what you can reasonably spend on a swim spa. Our spa retailers across New Zealand are happy to recommend the best swim spa options for your budget. We strongly recommend you choose a quality spa as cheaper materials can end up costing you far more in heating and reduce the lifetime of your swim spa. We talk budget in the next section.
How much does a swim spa cost?
Upfront costs
With a wide variety of sizes and features, there’s a swim spa to suit your budget. As a guide, an Australian-made, quality swim spa starts at around $15,000 and ranges up to $40,000 depending on your size, features and equipment. This is a little more than the average spa pool but a fraction of the cost of a traditional pool. And with the versatility to use throughout the year, swim spas offer bang for your buck.
On the less expensive side, you can’t go past our plunge pools. With a single pump, simpler plumbing, and strategically removed jets, we’ve created these to be big on enjoyment for a smaller budget.
If you’re looking for a larger swim spa, powerful jets, numerous pumps, elaborate plumbing, extra features, there are plenty of spas in the range, with optional extras if budget allows.
Ongoing costs
You’ll also need to consider the ongoing costs of heating and running the pool.
The quality of your swim spa, its size and features, as well as your climate, the seasons, and electricity prices all affect running costs. Based on an average 6,000 litre swim spa, we estimate the average running cost at $9*per day—a little less in summer and a little more in winter.
To reduce running costs, choose a quality swim spa with an external heat and cool pump; these come as standard in most Sapphire swim spas.
*Disclaimer: The electricity cost may fluctuate; however, the figures provided are as accurate as possible at the time of writing.
Making the final choice
Ready to decide and buy your very own swim spa? Read our spa customer reviews, then come and see our spas in action at our retailers across New Zealand. Get inside, try out the seats, and see how roomy they really are.
Happy exploring for the perfect spa!
