Customer Reviews for CalderaSpas® Cantabria
CalderaSpas® Cantabria
The spacious Cantabria® large hot tub redefines hydrotherapy. It comfortably fits 8 adults and features the UltraMassage® lounge with the customizable UltraMasseuse® System. This jetting system will make you feel like royalty as you create your personal spa experience with six different jet sequences and three speeds.
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
out of 5
(184 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 184 reviews
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139
4
21
3
6
2
7
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11
16 out of 17(94%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for Cantabria
Review 101 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
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5
Our Getaway at Home!
PostedJuly 14, 2015
RandL
from Wake Forest, NC
Age:55-65
Gender:male
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value
5
/
5
My wife and I love our Cantabria hot tub!
It is so relaxing and inviting after a stressful day, and we emerge from our soak feeling refreshed and renewed.
We bought a floor model that had the sound system installed - and we are so glad we did. Before our purchase we were thinking the built-in bluetooth speakers would be a not so important add-on, but we use them every time to listen to our favorite local station playing blues and soul music! Add a couple of glasses of wine and we are at the Spa!! Nothing better!
Response from Caldera SpasBy Ben, Customer Service, July 22, 2015
What a wonderful 'Getaway' - The Cantabria spa is a fun model - providing lots of seating and jet features! And adding the music system is a fun way to enhance the hot soaking experience in your spa! Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
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Review 102 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
The Answer to Enjoying Your Spa Experience
PostedJuly 13, 2015
DPK
from Morris County, NJ
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
5
/
5
We love our Caldera Cantabria. We have had it for two years and it keeps running, flawlessly, No problems at all. The water purification system is easy to use. And with all the options for seats and jets, you can every sore spot on your body a nice massage! This is the third spa we have owned over the past 28 years and it is by far the best one!
Response from Caldera SpasBy Ben, Customer Service, July 21, 2015
Thank you for the "Answer to Enjoying Your Spa Experience" - So happy you find joy in your ownership of your Cantabria spa! With all the options, you really can customize your experience!
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Review 103 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
The Cantabria is the Cadillac of spas.
PostedJuly 13, 2015
swcooper
from Goose Creek, SC
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
4
/
5
Ever since we purchased our Cantabria spa we have loved it. From just a casual soak to healing sore muscles, this spa will do it for you. Also love the lighting and built in Bluetooth system and speakers for music. It has been a pleasure to own thus far and we look forward to many happy years of use.
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Review 104 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
LOVE LOVE LOVE it
PostedJune 30, 2015
Karen
from Elk River
Age:55-65
Gender:female
what more can I say? The best thing in Minnesota is grabbing a beverage in the evenings, and slipping into the warm waters of your hot tub with the snow falling down!
Response from Caldera SpasBy Jaclyn, Customer Service, July 15, 2015
Thanks for the review, Karen! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! :)
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Review 105 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
Zinful place
PostedJune 30, 2015
jlaphotos
from Raleigh, NC
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value
4
/
5
My family and I love our Cantabria hot tub. We are a family of 4 and we love it. My husband and I use it the most, my 9 year old uses it as a pool/tub basically for play and my 14 year old loves it for sore legs after soccer games.
I am a runner and exercise a lot and use it for sore muscles as well as a place to relax all year round. We got it in the fall and used it through the winter. It was perfect in the spring and now that its hot summer, we use it as well either early in the morning or at night when the temps are cooler. It benefits you year round.
I'm so glad we got the Cantabria vs a smaller one, because we can spread out and have other people over to use as well.
The cleaning and upkeep of it is easy.
Its my zin place after a stressful long day looking up at the stars in the sky is amazing. Watching the sky change in the warm water is so relaxing.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Ben, Customer Service, July 6, 2015
What a Zinful place indeed - so thrilled to hear you are enjoying your Caldera spa! With so many seating options, it really does create a great place for the entire family to enjoy! Thanks so much for your wonderful review, wishing you many future family soaks in your Cantabria model spa!
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Review 106 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
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5
We Love Our Cantabria
PostedJune 29, 2015
Florida Dave
from Ocala, FL
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
5
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5
We love our Cantabria hot tub. Water care is so easy. The 5 different spa seats are wonderful to choose from. The lounge is perfect. We love the sequencer on the lounge. The lighting system is good. The sound system is great.
I wish the fountains were controlled by their own pump so that you could turn them on without having any jets going. We never use the air jets because it is too forceful. Kind of wish the air jet pump had an adjustment on it so that you could reduce power of it. Some fine bubbles would be much better than the force of the full air pump.
We would highly recommend this hot tub.
I wish the fountains were controlled by their own pump so that you could turn them on without having any jets going. We never use the air jets because it is too forceful. Kind of wish the air jet pump had an adjustment on it so that you could reduce power of it. Some fine bubbles would be much better than the force of the full air pump.
We would highly recommend this hot tub.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Marianne, Customer Service, July 2, 2015
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you love your Cantabria hot tub. We love the feedback on the spa and will take your suggestions into consideration for sure! Thank you! Enjoy many years of hot tub relaxation!
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Review 107 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
Great Hot Tub!
PostedJune 29, 2015
Cuqui
from Chadds Ford , PA
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
5
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5
We purchased this tub two years ago and couldn't be happier! After a long day a good soak feels great on the back and on the feet. Several jets target different muscles on different seats. The lounge chair has pre-programmed jet cycles which are quite powerful. Two waterfall jets add to aesthetics along with cycling lights of different colors. Best use was in the height of a very cold winter, but water temperature can be lowered for use in the summer so that it can be used year round . The attached cover is a plus and isn't too heavy to open or close with one hand.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, July 8, 2015
Thank you for your review. Love the pictures!
Soaking in a hot tub can be a great way to relax and enjoy your time outdoors. Along with the easy to use cover lifter, the tub is at your disposal.
Looks like you have an amazing set up, enjoy!
Soaking in a hot tub can be a great way to relax and enjoy your time outdoors. Along with the easy to use cover lifter, the tub is at your disposal.
Looks like you have an amazing set up, enjoy!
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Review 108 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
A luxuray hot tub
PostedJune 27, 2015
bobkat2015
from warren, mi
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
4
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5
We got rid of our pool and bought this Hot tub and could not be happier. We are now in our 50s and the hot tub is a much better match to our lifestyle - We enjoy it almost every evening and enjoy how relaxing it is after working a full day.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Jaclyn, Customer Service, July 1, 2015
Hello Hot Tubber! Thanks for taking the time to review your spa, and for being a part of the Caldera family. What a treat to know your Cantabria is waiting after a long day. May you enjoy it for many years!
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Review 109 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
Best investment ever
PostedMarch 25, 2015
Dr. Otto
from Niagara , Ontario
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
5
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5
After two years the Hot tub is running smoothly and no issues from the beginning. The service was beyond excellent from dealer service tech (Paul D) and from Watkins. First class all around.
It is a showcase for others who come for a visit they all don't stop talking about it.
Well done.
It is a showcase for others who come for a visit they all don't stop talking about it.
Well done.
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Review 110 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
Cantabria Hot Tub
PostedNovember 10, 2014
wagame35
from Calhan CO
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
Overall this is a very nice hot tub. It fits our family of 4 quite comfortably and is very relaxing. The lounger works just about all parts of the body and the programmed settings allow for a deeper massage for different parts of the body. The Bluetooth capability for music makes it very enjoyable. We love the lighting and the ease of maintenance on this hot tub. The only negative about this hot tub is the hand jet covers seem to pop off rather easily during use and very often.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Marianne, Customer Service, November 17, 2014
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoy your Cantabria Hot Tub. That is such a great spa for a full body massage with all the different seat options! Sorry to hear the jet covers have been popping off! If you could contact the dealer where you purchased the spa they should be able to resolve this very quickly for you. If you need me to help with contacting the dealer I would be happy to do so. You can call me at 1-800-999-4688 X4267.
Thank you again for your purchase and enjoy your new hot tub.
Thank you again for your purchase and enjoy your new hot tub.
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Patrick
Billings, MT
Jet Covers Popping Off - Why???
Posted December 9, 2014
I just purchased this spa and I'm waiting for Caldera to manufacture it. I've read all the reviews on this site prior to purchasing and researched other sites/dealers and wet tested a lot....so I'm just curious as to why so many reviewers are complaining about the jet covers popping off.....and if there is anything I can do, or the dealer can do prior to installation and filling the tub to fix this issue. More importantly, if this is such a widespread issue - Why hasn't Caldera addressed it?? Seems like a super annoying issue, but yet so small, one would think it would easily be fixed in the manufacturing process.
Thanks!
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Review 111 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
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5
Ultimate Hot Tub for Entertaining Guests
PostedOctober 4, 2014
Oakton Shannon
from Oakton, VA
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
5
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5
My husband and I purchased the Caldera Utopia Cantabria back in March 2014, and we're still using it numerous times per week. This is the ultimate hot tub for entertaining guests! It can comfortably seat 8 people, but we've managed to have up to 10 people in it at times. There are so many settings so based on your mood or needs, you can relax in a variety of different seats from the UltraMassage Lounge (best for taller people as shorter people tend to float out of this seat when the jets are on) to the EcstaSeat in the corner where you can relax after a long day of work (it has jets for your feet, back, palms, calves, and neck)! The larger jets can be rotated to control how much water pressure is used because sometimes you just want a gentle jet of water pulsing into your back and sometimes you want lots of jets so it's easy to adjust to exactly what you want. The lights are great for evenings. And the 2 waterfalls are a favorite feature for both adults and especially children (who love to splash around in the falls)! We also purchased the sound system upgrade so we can play music while relaxing in the spa - this was definitely a great add on and worth the extra expense because it's wireless so you can play music from your phone or computer right to the hot tub. With all the amazing aspects of this hot tub come a few words of advice: "normal" usage is 2 people per night for 10-15 minutes. If you are like us and you use the hot tub for an hour or more each time and you also plan to invite the neighbors or have hot tub parties, then you will need to use more chemicals than what the Spa Frog water care system can provide so you'll need to add a few extra teaspoons or tablespoons after each heavy use (4 people for an hour) and you'll actually have to add at least a tablespoon of chlorinating concentrate (or similar chemical) to keep your bromine/chlorine at proper levels or you'll find you'll be emptying and refilling your tub more often than you'd like. And you will also likely encounter the issue of over-foaming, which is caused when the jets are on high and detergents (whether shampoo or body wash or just leftover detergent in bathing suits) creates a ton of foam on top of the water. Kids love it, but it can become annoying so you may want to use a little defoamer to keep the bubbles down. Rinsing off both yourself and rinsing bathing suits on rinse cycle before entering the hot tub will also help keep the bubbles to a minimum. But it's well worth the effort to have this hot tub and it is one of the best purchases we have made! And if you have concerns about the energy efficiency of this model, we were shocked to find that our energy bills did not go up nearly as much as we thought they would - this is one very energy efficient model if it's properly maintained (yes, even in the winter - we enjoyed what we dubbed "snow tubbing" earlier this year). The entire tub is very well insulated, including the cover, which is made out of marine-grade materials, so as long as you cover the tub when it's not being used and keep the temperature constant, your energy consumption will be minimized. We had the electrician install the 50 amp and 20 amp breaker so we could run the jets and the heat pump at the same time. Finally, it is very easy and quick to empty the tub, clean it, and refill it. The reheating part may take up to one full day to get the water up to temperature in the winter, but overall, it takes only a couple of hours to slowly empty and clean the tub and then about 1.5 hours to fill an empty tub. In the end, we absolutely love our Cantabria hot tub and would definitely recommend it to anyone considering a larger hot tub that can accommodate many guests. Our only issue is trying to fend off friends and family who want to visit all the time (we believe just to use our hot tub)! haha
Response from Caldera SpasBy Mike M., Customer Service, October 7, 2014
Wow, thanks for the wonderful in-depth review, I couldn't have described it better myself. Happy hot tubbing to you and your family for many years to come.
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Review 112 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
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5
vacation at home
PostedSeptember 12, 2014
j
from metamora il
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
4
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5
Love having a retreat right outside my back door. This is a great spa... easy to take care of water and you do not notice it on your energy bills. Last year we had a polar vortex and never had a problem with the spa.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Jaclyn , Customer Service, September 19, 2014
Hello Hot Tubber! Thanks for the feedback on your Caldera Cantabria model spa. How wonderful that you were able to enjoy your spa, even through the very cold winter months.
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Review 113 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
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5
Great tub No service after Sale
PostedSeptember 9, 2014
Doc13
from Del Rio ,TX
Age:55-65
Gender:male
I bought my Hot tub in July of 2013. It works great but I had some cosmetic issues with the side panel coming off. I contacted the San Antonio company I bought it from and they said they would check with the manufacturing company. It is now 9 months later and they still have not fixed the tub. I am very disappointed in Sweet water Hot tubs in San Antonio ,Texas. I do not recommend anybody use this company . Sincerely Dr. Nelson
Response from Caldera SpasBy Marianne, Customer Service, September 16, 2014
Hello Dr. Nelson, I am sorry to hear about this. I would like to assist in getting this resolved for you asap!! Please call me at 1-800-999-4688 X4267 and I would be happy to help get this repaired for you!
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Review 114 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
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5
wonderful spa
PostedSeptember 8, 2014
Skipper
from Charlottesville VA
Age:Over 65
Gender:male
would choose it again and have suggessted it to all of our friends and family
Response from Caldera SpasBy Jaclyn, Customer Service, September 16, 2014
Thanks for the feedback on your Caldera Cantabria model spa and for spreading the word to your friends and family!
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Review 115 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
This is the One to Get!
PostedSeptember 5, 2014
JMS
from Spokane Valley, WA
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
This is a great a spa. After owning it for three months I could not think of getting anything smaller in size or features. The one thing to note is that if you're tall the lounger might not be a perfect fit. I'm 6'5" and the lounger is not quite where I'd like it to be.
The jets in the spa are great. I have a had two previous back surgeries and purchased the spa to help with discomfort and lower back pain. This spa has been a huge help reducing pain levels and relaxing sore muscles.
The spa is easy to operate and maintain. has great features, and if you like a lot of jets I don't know that I've seen a better spa out there... and I've looked a lot.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Peggy W. , Customer Service, September 10, 2014
Great review of the Cantabria! It sounds like you did your homework before buying and, as so many Caldera spa owners have discovered, the choice of jets and the benefits of hot water therapy for tired muscles and post-op comfort in a Cantabria just can't be beat. Happy Hot Tubbing!
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Review 116 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
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5
Wonderful Experience
PostedSeptember 5, 2014
Mark59
from Reno, NV
Age:55-65
Gender:male
Comfort
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value
4
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5
I have owned my Caldera Cantabria for 4 years now and have not experienced one problem. The tub is very comfortable and large enough for you and your friends to stretch out. I live in Reno which is very cold during the winter and I keep my spa at 101 degrees year around with very little difference on my electric bill. I use my tub daily and would highly recommend a Caldera Spa to anyone who is in the market for a Spa.
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Review 117 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
Excellent with minor quality issues
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
MikeM
from Hartford, CT
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
Our Cantabria spa is probably the best investment we've ever made to our backyard - we use it daily and it works wonders. Unfortunately there is a quality issue with our EuroJets - after each session there are 1-6 laying in the bottom of the tub. The local dealer is going to have to glue them on with silicone the next time we drain it. Other than that it has been an awesome experience.
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Review 118 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
First time owner LOVING it. Working through some kinks
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
MQ
from Chapel Hill, NC
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value
4
/
5
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS HOT-TUB!!! I am working through some water issues. I will get there. Have a couple of issues with the heads to jest falling off repeatedly and one of my speakers won't come up. For a tub that costs this much I expect these things not to happen in first month. Don't get me wrong though I LOVE it. As long as I get these small issues resolved I would give this 5 stars all around.
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Review 119 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
None better!
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
Mustang Sally
from United States
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value
5
/
5
We purchased the this model this Spring because of my husband's back injury and its therapeutic value. Having been in hotel hot tubs I was not real enthusiastic about it and felt that I would only give it a try to please my husband. I'm now a believer! Other hot tubs bubble hot water around you but the Caldera spa tub can actually do a very effective deep muscle massage. The lounger is extremely powerful and has several settings for a custom massage. We use it almost nightly for the last 5 months. We did enclose it in a gazebo, placed a spa bar inside, and bought tall candle pillars to light in the evening. It has a summer setting to save cost, and the chemical guidelines are located under the filter lid. I can not truly give the highest rating for energy efficiency, I do not know how much it costs to run as it is summer and we have our air conditioning on 24/7. I hate to say this but my husband was right. It is worth every dime.
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Review 120 for Cantabria
Overall rating
5
/
5
Great Spa!
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
A2K2
from Northern Virginia
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
Despite some startup software bugs, we are extremely happy with this spa. The issues were fixed under warranty and efficiently by the dealer. Our purchasing experience was pleasant at Home Escapes in Reston, VA. Rosanne patiently answered all of our questions and has kept in touch to ensure we are satisfied. Dave the owner has been great too. We purchased our tub in time to have it installed before Christmas. We have the tub installed on our patio, so we enjoy the stars and snowfall when we are tubbing. We love that every seat in this tub fits the both of us. While we didn't need a big tub, the size of the Cantabria comes in very handy when we have visitors. Care of the tub is easy with simple cartridge and filter changes plus the typical weekly shock and water testing. Based on our current experience, we will highly consider replacing the tub with another Caldera Spa when the time comes.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Ben, Customer Service, September 11, 2014
Hello there, thanks so much for the great review of your Cantabria model spa and your dealership! We offer a strong warranty should issues surface, and it sounds like your dealership did a great job to address your concerns with the spa! Enjoy!
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