Octagonal Hot Tubs

An octagonal hot tub has eight straight panels rather than a single curve or four square corners. It seats people in a ring facing each other, and the flat panels give a firmer back rest than a round wall while avoiding the dead space that collects in the corners of a square tub.

Octagonal, with eight sides. It is a common mix up because the shape reads as angular either way. If you are comparing shapes, we also list round hot tubs and square hot tubs separately.

Six adults. The eight panel layout is what makes six comfortable rather than tight, because nobody is sat in a corner. The Aegean gives 155cm / 61in of interior and the Como 171cm / 67in. Both appear in our 6 person hot tubs.

Yes. Covers are cut to the model rather than to a generic shape, so order the Aegean or Como cover against the tub you own rather than by measuring across. See hot tub covers for the full range, including insulated versions.

They share the same 195cm / 77in outside footprint, so it comes down to build. The Aegean is inflatable, cheaper to buy and uses about 16 kWh a day, roughly £4.80, $4.80 or €4.80. The Como is eco foam, costs more up front, gives more interior room and uses about 8 kWh a day, roughly £2.40, $2.40 or €2.40. If you will use it through winter, the foam build pays back.