Buying guide
6 Luxury Hot Tubs Worth a Look
If you want the top of the lineup, these six models are built for it. Here is what makes each one feel like a true luxury tub.
By the Black Pine team, Tacoma · Updated October 2026 · 5 min read

Platinum Spas Maximus
The Maximus is 102 by 87 inches with 8 seats, the largest hot tub we carry. It is built for a full household or regular entertaining, with room for everyone to stretch out instead of squeezing in.
At this size, a family or a group of friends can all be in the water together comfortably, which is the main reason people step up to a tub this large in the first place.
Platinum Spas Portofino, Palermo and Sicily
The Portofino is 91 by 91 inches with 5 seats, part of the Luxury line. The extra width per seat gives each person more room than a tighter, smaller tub, which is a big part of what makes a soak feel premium.
The Palermo matches that 91 by 91 inch Luxury-line footprint but seats 6, trading a bit of personal space for one more spot around the water. Both share the same Luxury-line build quality, just arranged differently inside.
Comparing these two side by side is a good way to decide between more room per person and one extra seat, since the outside footprint is identical.
The Sicily is 83 by 83 inches and seats 7, also part of the Luxury line. Fitting 7 seats into that smaller footprint means a layout built to use the space efficiently without feeling cramped, a strong option if you want a large group capacity without stepping all the way up to the Maximus footprint.
Bellagio Spas 9164B
The 9164B is 91 by 91 by 38 inches with 6 seats, part of the American Deluxe line and built with 4 pumps. More pumps let the tub run more jet zones at once, for a stronger, more complete massage across several seats at the same time.
Running 4 pumps is also a sign of a more robust build overall, since the tub is engineered to move water hard across its full seat count rather than one or two zones at a time.
Vita Spas Sensation
The Sensation is 91 by 91 by 38 inches with 5 to 6 seats, from the Vita Spas 300 Series. It brings the same large, 91-inch footprint into a different brand's build and finish, worth comparing side by side with the Platinum and Bellagio models above.
If you like the size of the Portofino, Palermo or 9164B but want to see a third brand's take on the same footprint, this is the one to sit in next.
Why a larger, premium tub feels different
Part of what makes these six feel like a step up is simply scale. More width per seat, a larger shell, and in the 9164B's case more pumps all add up to a soak that feels roomier and more capable than an entry-level tub.
That extra capability is worth it if you plan to use the tub often, host regularly, or just want the largest, most capable soak available. If your use is lighter, one of our smaller models may serve you just as well for less.
A bigger shell also means more water to heat and maintain, so factor that into your expectations for running cost compared to a smaller tub, even though the extra room is often worth it for a household that uses the tub often.
How to choose between them
All six share one thing: a larger footprint built to fit more people or more room per person, not a cramped layout.
The real differences, pump count, brand finish, and exact seat layout, are easiest to feel by sitting in each one. Come by the showroom and compare them side by side rather than deciding from measurements alone.
Whichever one you lean toward, our team can walk you through delivery, power needs and warranty details for that specific model before you buy.
At this size, plan on checking the power requirements for your chosen model before delivery, since larger tubs often need a dedicated circuit rather than a standard household outlet. A bigger shell also means a bigger footprint, so measure your pad and delivery path carefully before you settle on one, especially the Maximus at 102 by 87 inches.
Ask our team about warranty coverage and what the water care system looks like for each brand too, since Platinum Spas, Bellagio Spas and Vita Spas each handle that a little differently, and the answer can matter as much as the size you pick.
Quick answers
6 Luxury Hot Tubs Worth a Look: common questions
Short answers from the Tacoma team. Text us if your situation is different.
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The Platinum Spas Maximus, at 102 by 87 inches with 8 seats, is the largest hot tub we carry.
It runs 4 pumps, part of the American Deluxe line, which lets more jet zones run at full strength across its 6 seats at the same time.
No. They span Platinum Spas, Bellagio Spas and Vita Spas, so you can compare brands side by side at a similar size and seat count.
Pricing is by quote. Text us and we will get you today's price on any model.
