12 Hot Tub Accessories to Upgrade Your Spa in 2024

Your personality is completely unique to you, so why shouldn't your hot tub be the same?

Finding fun, exciting hot tub accessories to add to your spa can be a great way to boost your evening soak and even help minimize the work needed to maintain your spa.

If you’ve been looking for ways to elevate your relaxation sessions and create a one-of-a-kind experience, this article is for you.

We’re sharing our top twelve hot tub accessories with you.

Some are functional and will go a long way to make using and caring for your spa much easier, while others are simply to maximize your enjoyment.

Ready to find your perfect accessories?

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12 Amazing Hot Tub Accessories For Your Spa

While your spa can be perfectly relaxing on its own, investing in some hot tub accessories can elevate your sessions in surprising ways.

Try adding some of these to your hot tub and discover the difference they can make.

1. Cover Lift System

Your hot tub cover is an essential part of your spa. Not only does it keep temperatures high, but it also ensures your energy bills stay low.

Even so, covers can be heavy, and there's no easier way to ruin a relaxing spa session than trying to close a heavy cover while you’re standing in the snow!

This is where a cover lift system comes in handy.

These systems attach to both your cover and your spa and help support the weight of your cover so you can easily open and close it.

Consider investing in the Smart Top®️ cover, which comes equipped with a cover lift system so you can enjoy your mid-winter soak without stressing about lifting a heavy cover afterward.

To truly make lifting your cover easy, Covana hot tub covers are a fully automatic option, making opening your hot tub as easy as turning a key. Not only that, but they also double as a gazebo, adding extra privacy to your spa sessions!

2. Steps

Getting in and out of your spa can become challenging if you opt for an above-ground installation.

Adding a set of steps to your hot tub can make it easy. They come in various styles, making it simple to match them to your cabinet for a seamless appearance.

If these steps don’t fit your aesthetic, you could build your own out of stone or wood, creating a custom, rustic appearance that makes a bold impact in your space.

3. A Railing

Using your hot tub should be exceptionally enjoyable, and when water ends up on your deck, patio, or steps, they can quickly become slippery.

Your spa’s shell can also be slippery if you haven’t vacuumed it recently, making it easy to slip as you step into your hot tub.

To ensure no one falls while entering or exiting your spa, consider investing in a railing to give them something to hold onto.

These railings come in various forms, from your traditional stainless steel options to elegant matte black ones that can double as a towel holder.

4. Hot Tub Sponges

As you enjoy a soothing soak under the water, your spa will pull the oils off your body, which can leave a film on the surface of your hot tub after you’ve finished your session. Usually, these oils come from:

• Cosmetics
• Body lotions
• Hair products

If this is left to float along the surface, it can lead to unsightly scum lines around your shell and even leave you with a foamy surface the next time you go to use your spa.

Adding hot tub sponges to your water after each session can help.

These sponges are designed to float along the surface of your water and absorb the oils that have built up. Simply toss a few in after each session and let them sit in the water to remove any organic matter that ended up in it.

For a more cost-effective option, use tennis balls!

5. Digital pH Meter

Testing your water is something you should be doing at least two or three times a week. This quickly uses your test strips, leaving you constantly buying more.

Investing in a digital meter can replace your strips and give you a long-term solution without the continual costs.

These meters come in various styles, with the most popular ones providing a full range of results, including the pH, alkalinity, and sanitizer levels in your water.

A digital meter is the perfect addition to your hot tub “toolbox,” especially if you’re working on teaching your kids how to care for your spa as well. This is a great way to get them involved in the process and make it easy for them to read the results.

6. Pillows

Every hot tub comes with pillows, and while they are usually high-quality and comfortable, there are various other options on the market that provide more optimal support for your head and neck.

These pillows generally last longer than the ones included in your spa because you can take them with you after you’re finished with your soak, ensuring they aren’t constantly exposed to the chemicals in your water like the built-in pillows.

Investing in a spa pillow might be the answer if you’re looking for a way to amp up your comfort as you lean back for a precision jet massage.

7. Towel Holder

After your spa session, the last thing you want is to wrap yourself in a cold towel, effectively ruining the warm comfort you were just experiencing.

Including a heated towel holder near your spa can make maintaining your cozy experience easy after you step out of the water.

You can even store your robes in these holders, making it simple to wrap yourself up as you finish your session.

These holders are especially helpful during the winter months, as temperatures plummet and you begin drastically cooling off as soon as you leave the water.

8. Hats and Hair Ties

As we mentioned above, hair products that get into your water can wreak havoc on your chemistry, leaving oily scum lines and increasing your risk for foamy or cloudy water.

Keeping some hats and hair ties near your spa can help minimize the amount of oil your water faces after you and your friends have finished your spa session.

This makes it easy for your guests to toss their hair up, keeping it out of the water and minimizing the work you need to do to maintain your water's crystal-clear state.

9. Bluetooth Speakers

Adding some ambiance to your evening soak can transform your experience, blocking out the sounds of your neighbours and creating an ultra-peaceful environment you have complete control over.

Strategically adding Bluetooth speakers around your hot tub can create a surround sound system that ensures you enjoy the perfect playlist from every corner of your spa.

If you enjoy throwing parties or hosting spa days for your friends, these speakers can be a great way to amp up the energy and create the perfect atmosphere for any event.

To make this even more fun, you can invest in a floating speaker, allowing the beats to travel through the water as it bobs around your hot tub.

10. Lights

How you light your hot tub can have an impressive impact on your experience while also benefiting your entire backyard's aesthetic.

Some lighting options you can include in your backyard include:

• String lights hanging above your hot tub
• Floating LED lights to dance across your water
• Elegant lanterns to add soft lighting around your spa
• Underlighting on your steps, ensuring its easy to find your footing in the dark

If you have a pergola or gazebo, add string lights to your space to provide a soft glow, creating a romantic, soothing atmosphere for your evening sessions.

Floating LED lights can be a fun way to add chromotherapy or “light therapy” into your hot tub, working in tandem with the spa's hydrotherapy to further support your well-being.

Glass lanterns around the base of your hot tub can create a layer of dimension to your backyard while also adding a chic, modern aesthetic.

Your steps should be easy to find, and adding some dim underlighting to them adds both visibility, as well as elegance to them during the night.

11. Aromatherapy Products

Hot tub aromatherapy can be a powerful way to elevate your spa sessions, providing gentle scents to your water and filling the air with therapeutic aromas that can make meeting your goals easy.

For example, if you use your spa to combat a high-stress job, adding some lavender aromatherapy into your spa session can help further your relaxation during your spa session.

If you’re struggling with your sleep or feel perpetually unrested, adding some sage to your evening routine can help you fall asleep faster.

Take special care with the aromatherapy products you use in your spa. Traditional products, like essential oils and bath bombs, can cause damage to your system and wreak havoc on your water chemistry.

When adding aromatherapy to your spa, ensure you only use hot tub-safe aromatherapy products.

12. Floating Bar

A floating bar would be perfect if you enjoy hosting or simply want somewhere to keep your water as your aching muscles are soothed by the jets.

This hot tub accessory makes it easy to keep your drinks cold and easily accessible the entire time you’re in your spa.

Some even include small ice buckets for you to keep your bottle of champagne chilled and ready to indulge in!

Hot Tubs For Sale in Victoria

Whether you’re searching for the perfect hot tub accessories to upgrade your next spa session or are in the market for a new spa, Vintage Hot Tubs has everything you need.

Our showroom is stocked with hot tubs and swim spas from industry-leading brands, ensuring you can feel confident you’re investing in a spa that was made with the highest quality materials and intuitive technology.

Visit our Victoria or Langford showrooms to explore your options, or contact us to get started today.