I downsized last year and the new house didn't have a tub, which I love. The compromise was putting in a hot tub and patio. I love the Sovereign. I had it sunk into a cement patio so only the top 24" is above ground, with the equipment side "vaulted" for an additional 24" so I can take off the side, drain the water into the vault (which then has a sump pump that was built into the vault). It took a lot of ingenuity on the part of my contractor, who then built a little matching deck on that side of the tub as a cover for the equipment side.
The dealer has been fantastic, the hot tub has been easy to care for and maintain in the first 6 months. Very happy with the product and my choice.
Comfort:
4/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
4/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Chelsea Elam, March 28, 2018
Thank you for the included photos! This is a beautiful spot for your new hot tub. I am sure having such a great installation makes relaxing in your spa that much nicer. Thank you for your review, and happy hot tubbing!
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Review 202 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
20 years old
Highbanker58
from Phoenix,Az
Age:45-54
PostedMarch 11, 2018
i purchased a Sovereign in 1999 i've only had a few small problems with it. I use it several times a week. It still has the original pump, light, wiring, regulators etc.I have moved it 6 times and the shell got a crack that was easily repaired. I'll buy another when I move this time, leaving it for the renter to enjoy.I've replaced the cover 5 times.
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Chelsea Elam, March 21, 2018
Wow, 20 years of hot tubbing! It sounds like you have taken great care of this spa so it may continue to be enjoyed for years to come. Thank you for being a loyal member of the Hot Spring family!
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Review 203 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Best Investment Ever!!!!!
Fastlane
from Spingvale, Maine
Age:55-65
PostedFebruary 26, 2018
I absolutely love it!! I have a very physical job and this feels awesome at the end of the day! Living in Maine, being energy efficient was a big concern. It has lived up to their claims. I have had mine now for 10 years and have had hardly any troubles. The service I did need was awesome! I am moving to Florida soon and will get another one for sure. Thank you HotSpring!
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Chelsea Elam, March 7, 2018
Hot water and strong jets can make all the difference after a long day at work, and the relaxation doubles without the worry of a big power bill. Thank you for being a part of the Hot Spring family and good luck with your move!
Happy hot tubbing!
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Review 204 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Best Hot Tub We've Owned
Jim
from Salem, Oregon
Age:55-65
PostedFebruary 10, 2018
This is my third hot tub, and I would definitely buy a Hot Springs Spa again. Very comfortable, convenient controls, easy water care.
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
4/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Vanessa, February 23, 2018
Hello Best Hot Tub We've Owned.
Thank you for being a loyal Hot Spring owner and for your review.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
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Review 205 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Looking Forward To Many Years of Hot Tub Ownership
CharlesA
from Waco, TX
Age:35-44
PostedJanuary 20, 2018
I was one of these people that believed that hot tubs were a luxury item and used for parties. I developed chronic shoulder pain and had a friend that bought an Aria. One soak and I was sold. My wife had been telling me for ten years that we needed a hot tub. We went into to our local dealer (Lake Air Pool Supply) and they let us demo a Sovereign right on the sales floor. We decided that was the tub for us. It took a little while to get as it was the holidays and weather was bad, but it was worth the wait. We had our first soak at our house last night and I can say confidently that this was one of the best investments in our wellness we have ever made.
Charles & Anita A
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
3/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Vanessa, January 24, 2018
Hello Charles and Anita.
Thank you for your review. I am excited to hear you are enjoying your spa. I am sure you and your wife will have many more nights of relaxing soaks.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
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Review 206 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Unbelievably great!
Marko
from Traveler's Rest, SC
Age:55-65
PostedDecember 28, 2017
For years, I wanted a Hot Springs spa, and my wife said "No way." Then one day when my wife was traveling, i stopped in to a Hot Springs store. The selection was awesome! I called my wife and told her about it and she said: "Go for it, but I won't use it." We had the spa installed two weeks ago, and I can't get her out of it! She is absolutely crazy about it. She said: "Why did't we do this years ago?" (You can't win with women!).
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
4/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Vanessa, December 29, 2017
I love your review! I shared it with our team for a good chuckle :) Thank you for choosing Hot Spring. We know you and your wife will be enjoying your spa for many years to come. Happy Hot Tubbing!
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Review 207 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Hot springs spas are the absolute best!
Steve2017
from Canyon Crest Riverside
PostedNovember 5, 2017
My husband and I LOVE the Hot Springs collection! How do I know they are great? We’ve owned the Jet Setter, the Prodigy and now the Soverign !!
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
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Review 208 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Our 2nd Hot Springs..
sadie1325
from OKC area
Age:55-65
PostedOctober 23, 2017
This our 2nd Hot Springs hot tub. The Sovereign replaces our 17 year old Classic Tub. I'm sure we will have just as many enjoyable years with it.
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
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Review 209 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
4/ 5
Wish it was a hot tub and not a warm tub.
JerryC
from West Chesterfield NH
Age:Over 65
PostedOctober 17, 2017
My previous Sovereign would allow the temp to get to 108 degrees. This one is limited to 104 and just doesn't feel hot enough. I love everything else about it.
Comfort:
3/ 5
Quality:
4/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
4/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Vanessa, October 30, 2017
Thank you for your review.
While 104 degrees is the industry standard for high temp. Your spa is equipped to allow an temperature override. This will allow you to increase the spa an additional two degrees. This is the same feature as in our previous spas. However, we have made the operation much more deliberate. I will email you the directions on how to increase the temperature.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
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Review 210 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Great for the sore body
BobbyFlyFisher
from Hot Springs AR
Age:55-65
PostedOctober 10, 2017
We love it. It feels so good when the body hurts or for just relaxing.
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
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Review 211 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
2/ 5
Used to be the best hot tub ever. Had my last one 24 years
xx
from GA
PostedSeptember 12, 2017
Now the quality is gone. It's made overseas and it's not great. I'm on my 4th cover in one year. The product is not what it used to be.
Comfort:
1/ 5
Quality:
2/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
2/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
3/ 5
Value:
2/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Vanessa, September 12, 2017
I am sorry to hear that your are not happy with with your second Hot Spring Spa. While our spas are not made overseas I can understand your frustration. The cover is an accessory that normally needs to be replaced every 3-4 years or so. Having to replace it 4 times in one year is excessive however, falls within the warranty time frame. I would like to see how I can improve your experience. Please look for an email from me. Thank you for taking the time to post your review.
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Review 212 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
A fabulous spa!!
LAMoon
from Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Age:45-54
PostedSeptember 10, 2017
This spa with the salt water system is amazing! We love the moto jets for a nice back massage and the lighting is fun especially with the fountain running. We absolutely love this spa!
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
4/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
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Review 213 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Great indoor spa
ephsowner
from Twin Cities, MN
Age:55-65
PostedAugust 12, 2017
We have owned this spa for just over a year now, and it has been great for our family. I have a lot of neck and back tension, and the bench jets are perfect for me. We have had no issues at all with the unit. We use it on a four season porch, and since it does not heat-up the porch in the winter it must have good insulation. Overall we consider this a great purchase.
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Vanessa, August 22, 2017
Thank you for your review.
Being able to use your spa indoors or out is a great feature. Hot tub soaking under the stars or in your cozy four season porch sounds fantastic.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
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Review 214 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Upgrade from Prodigy
larznik
from Manhattan Beach, Ca.
Age:45-54
PostedAugust 3, 2017
When we bought our home it included a HotSprings Protigy spa. After almost 20 years of performance in the California elements, it was time for a replacement. Naturally, we went for the Hotsprings Sovereign and could not be happier. The features are amazing; clearly the right choice. I am back for a HotSpring spa in another 20 years.
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
4/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
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Review 215 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Not our first rodeo
chbpe
from KY
Age:Over 65
PostedJuly 29, 2017
Great hot tub.
Concerns about slippery surfaces persist.
Comfort:
3/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Vanessa, August 7, 2017
Hello veteran hot tub owner.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your spa experience. Some people feel better wearing water shoes to give them the grip that they are looking for. Perhaps that may help. Over all I am glad to hear that you are happy with your spa.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
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Review 216 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Sovereign
Ed32
from Co
Age:45-54
PostedJuly 18, 2017
I've had this tub for 12 years very little maintenance and I am absolutely more than satisfied with its performance this is definitely a quality piece of equipment I will buy another one for sure but I think this is going to last for a long long time
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
4/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
Response from HotSpringBy Catherine, Hot Spring Spa Staff, July 19, 2017
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that you are still loving your 12-year-old Sovereign. We wish you many more years of happiness in your Hot Spring spa. Happy hot-tubbing!
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Review 217 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
our newest hot tub
chbpe
from Louisville
Age:Over 65
PostedJuly 16, 2017
Medium sized tub, very quiet, good tub jets. a little too slippery when entering
Comfort:
4/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
4/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
2/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Ben, July 25, 2017
Hello, and congratulations on your brand new Hot Spring Sovereign model spa! We do recommend using caution when entering and exiting the spa, as the shell is smooth, providing a quality finish and smooth texture throughout. If needed, you can always speak with your dealership for options on installing a hand-rail, which can help with entering, or exiting the spa. Thank you again for your candid feedback, and wishing you many years of happy hot tub soaking! - Ben, Customer Service Team
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Review 218 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
great looking and feel
scorn
from Arcata, CA
Age:35-44
PostedJuly 15, 2017
comfortable and I love the redwood siding. we bought this spa used and we love it!
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
Response from HotSpringBy Catherine, Hot Spring Spa Staff, July 19, 2017
It sounds like you purchased the perfect spa for you. Enjoy the wellness and thanks for your review!
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Review 219 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
3/ 5
Salt issues
Marty
from Utah
Age:55-65
PostedJune 29, 2017
Still trying to get help with salt system. Very unhappy with dealer and HotSprings in getting this resolved.
Comfort:
4/ 5
Quality:
4/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
1/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
4/ 5
Value:
4/ 5
By Customer Service Hot Spring Vanessa, June 30, 2017
I am sorry to hear that your are unhappy with your spa experience. I would like to see how I can help. The ACE system is a great way to maintain your water. Water care can take some getting use to. I will email you. I look forward in working with you soon.
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Review 220 for Sovereign
Average Rating:
5/ 5
Great tub
elroyd1953
from springdale ar
Age:55-65
PostedJune 26, 2017
Great hot tub! Highly recommend Burton's pool and spa
Comfort:
5/ 5
Quality:
5/ 5
Ease of Water Care:
5/ 5
Energy Efficiency:
5/ 5
Value:
5/ 5
Response from HotSpringBy Catherine, Hot Spring Spa Staff, June 28, 2017
Thanks for your review and your recommendation for your local dealer! Welcome to the Hot Spring family.
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