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cs001 Kauai
Named for an island popular among vacationers, the Kauai® redefines easy living. The Kauai hot tub seats 3 adults and features the UltraMassage® lounge and EcstaSeat®. Powerful spa jets and conversation seating makes the Kauai a popular 3 person hot tub. With 20 Euro jets, 5 VersaSsage® jets and a powerful ReliaFlo® 2.0 HP pump, the Kauai is a powerhouse of pleasure.
Overall rating:
4.5
/ 5
24 out of 25(96%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Kauai
Review 141 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
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5
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
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Butchie
fromLa Mesa, CA
What is your age range?Over 65
Kauai 3 people Spa
PostedAugust 10, 2016
Joyce and I just love our Kauai Spa. We use twice everyday!
Best investment we had! Go Kauai Spa!
Best investment we had! Go Kauai Spa!
~Vadja Kolombatovic, Jr
La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, CA
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 142 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
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5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
4
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
miss woe
fromWilton, NY
What is your age range?55-65
Hot tub for health & happiness
PostedAugust 9, 2016
The hot tub has been a good addition to our life from a health & leisure perspective.
The tub however has had its flaws: cracked side panel, unglued jet nozzles. Our tub was delivered with one of the jet nozzles detached. Since they reglued it, it has detached 2 more times, as well as 2 other pieces. This is an inconvenience, but we have continued to enjoy our hot tub time.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, August 17, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your spa experience. I have reached out to your dealer and I am sure I can help resolve your spa issues. I am glad to hear that you are enjoying your spa. Hot tub relaxing is great way to pass the time.
Please look for an email from me. I look forward in working with you soon.
Please look for an email from me. I look forward in working with you soon.
Review 143 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Retired sparky
fromWhite lake mi
What is your age range?Over 65
Perfect spa for two
PostedAugust 8, 2016
The only thing I would change is the depth of this spa. Another 6" would be nice. My wife and I love the size and treating different areas of the body by switching seats. I love the maintenance being so easy. Small enough to fit Ina corner of the patio, large enough to really relax in.
Review 144 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
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5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
Ozark750
fromGarfield AR
What is your age range?55-65
Mostly love our hot tub
PostedJuly 20, 2016
We have been using our Kauai hot tub for several months now and love the configuration and variety of jets. What we haven't found user friendly is the ease of water care. Our water has not been clear the majority of the time since we've started using the Kauai although we constantly adjust the chemicals as recommended and use the Frog system. Having owned two previous hot tubs, we find maintenance for this one to be the most difficult of any we have owned.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, July 22, 2016
Water care can take some getting use to. I would like to see how I can help. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your spa experience. I look forward in working with you soon. Please look for an email from me.
Review 145 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Middlechild
fromHappy Valley, OR
What is your age range?45-54
Kauai
PostedJuly 19, 2016
We love the size and quality of our hot tub. This is our 3rd hot tub in 30 years and it's our favorite. The jets are adjustable and are very powerful.
1 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 146 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Eagle Spirit
fromSparks, NV
What is your age range?Over 65
Excellent Hot Tub
PostedJuly 11, 2016
The Kauai was our second tub. Outstanding! The Frog system makes things much easier than floating or hand distribution of chemicals. Had an early issue with cover quality, but that was resolved immediately.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 147 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Linda B
fromWilmington NC
What is your age range?55-65
Smart purchase
PostedJuly 11, 2016
This is one of the smartest purchases I have ever made. It is just the right size and comfort. I love it.
Review 148 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Cousin Vinny☺
fromFlorida east coast
What is your age range?55-65
Very pleased with my caldera spa☺
PostedJuly 7, 2016
My KAUAI spa is comfortable and relaxing my family enjoys using the spa. The lights at night are so cool. The jets are relaxing. I have a bad back and use all most every day. My company also enjoys my KAUAI spa. Very attractive it's a big hit with my grandkids. I would definitely recommend the Caldera Spa to everybody.
Review 149 for Kauai
Overall rating
1
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5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
2
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
2
/
5
spagirl
fromIdaho
What is your age range?55-65
Disappointed with a recurring problem
PostedJuly 7, 2016
We bought this spa about a year ago and we were very pleased with it until it was time to change the water. Every time we drain the water out, it gets an airlock. This requires an expensive visit from our spa service man to get the airlock out. The wood side panel covering the motor is not easy to get on and off.
This is our 4th spa that we have owned and the first spa that has had this problem. I would not recommend this spa unless you are very handy at getting the wooden side panels off to release the airlock.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, July 11, 2016
Thank you for your review. While every spa is different we do our best to communicate the operational and maintenance needs for all of the spas we manufacture. Some of our models do require purging the air from the lines at start up.
Draining and refilling can take some getting used to, perhaps with the dealers help they can show you how to remove the equipment compartment door. Customer Service is also available if you should have any additional questions or concerns. We can be reached at 800-669-1881 ext. 8432.
Draining and refilling can take some getting used to, perhaps with the dealers help they can show you how to remove the equipment compartment door. Customer Service is also available if you should have any additional questions or concerns. We can be reached at 800-669-1881 ext. 8432.
Review 150 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Janny
fromNewark De
Heavenly Kauai
PostedJuly 7, 2016
This spa is wonderful. Great for arthritis stiffness, skin, and relaxation for stress…….especially sitting and looking up at stars at night. Am thinking that's it's not only a luxury but a necessity in today's fast paced world.
Perfect size for three and low maintenance.
Dealer and installer at Clearwater Spas in delaware are a cut above.
Perfect size for three and low maintenance.
Dealer and installer at Clearwater Spas in delaware are a cut above.
Review 151 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Frank49
fromKalamazoo, MI
What is your age range?Over 65
Really enjoyed the spa during the Michigan winter months. Heavenly when snow is everywhere.
PostedJuly 6, 2016
Placed the spa in an outdoor covered patio, so no snow to clear off the cover, but the cold fresh air was an amazing counterpoint to the bubbling hot water jets and light show. Truly a unique and wonderful experience.
Review 152 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Roger
fromCoralville, Iowa
What is your age range?45-54
spa
PostedJuly 6, 2016
Love the spa! Use it nearly every day, Jeff knows his stuff in Coralville!
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 153 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Bix
fromMaine
What is your age range?55-65
12 Years Old and Still Running Fabulous
PostedJuly 4, 2016
I live in Maine & purchased this Hot tub for my outside deck. Love, Love, Love, the size.. perfect for 2 for relaxing...adding a 3rd makes it comfortable for chatting... It has been through some very cold, snowy winters. I have only needed to replace the cover once, due to a branch piercing it and had a minor electrical circuit issue. Easy to maintain.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 154 for Kauai
Overall rating
3
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5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
2
/
5
mediocre 1
fromBruce,SD
What is your age range?45-54
hot tub ok
PostedJuly 1, 2016
The hot tub is ok has a few glitches should have another head rest on the chairs. Frog system does not work all the time. It works for a while keeps bromine at the level. Then all of a sudden you have no bromine in water . Then you have to open frog system cover let it push water out of it then it works again for a few days. Not made to have inside it gets really hot at 106degrees and the temp setting is at 94 degrees
Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, July 8, 2016
Thank you for your review and suggestions. I am sorry to hear that your spa is not operating properly. I would like to see how I can help. Please look for an email from me in your inbox. I look forward in working with you soon.
Review 155 for Kauai
Overall rating
3
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5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
3
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
E
fromsan Diego, California
What is your age range?45-54
more work than I ever thought!
PostedJune 30, 2016
there seems to be some kind of white crud in the hose lines that I can't get out of there, so I change the water about once a month and in about two weeks time it's getting gross. I seem to own every chemical for spas in the world, but I can't seem to keep it clean. I'm pretty much through being frustrated with it but I love this opportunity to review it because nobody else seems to care. Thank you, Erik Rusch
p.s. i've tried to work that frog system on that tub, I changed the mineral and the other thing when they're supposed to be changed out doesn't help me any with the gross water that I always end up with in tub.
perhaps, this is a cry for help, but I've tried all I can do and I've been totally stressed about it in the past. I will continue the fight though, maybe I can make this tub work as it should. If caldera and the folks that sell their spas were more receptive to the needs of new hot tub owners, instead of the sell sell sell mentality,perhaps we could work this out . I won't hold my breath waiting though Thank you, Erik Rusch
p.s. i've tried to work that frog system on that tub, I changed the mineral and the other thing when they're supposed to be changed out doesn't help me any with the gross water that I always end up with in tub.
perhaps, this is a cry for help, but I've tried all I can do and I've been totally stressed about it in the past. I will continue the fight though, maybe I can make this tub work as it should. If caldera and the folks that sell their spas were more receptive to the needs of new hot tub owners, instead of the sell sell sell mentality,perhaps we could work this out . I won't hold my breath waiting though Thank you, Erik Rusch
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, July 1, 2016
Erik- Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your spa issue. I would be glad to help in any way that I can. I will be reaching out to your via email. Working with you and your dealer I am sure we can find a resolution. I look forward in working with you soon.
Review 156 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Jeff455
fromSan Diego
What is your age range?55-65
Best Hot tub Yet
PostedJune 30, 2016
This is my third Hot tub and it is by far the best hot tub I have owned. The tree seats all offer different arrangement of jets so they massage all parts of the body. I use it every day. Still playing sports at 60 with the help of my spa.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 157 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Karrie
fromChesapeake,Va
What is your age range?35-44
Best thing I did
PostedJune 29, 2016
This spa is perfect for my husband and myself. The jets are in all the right spots. Messages my calfs and feet as well as my back and shoulders. It's so nice to end my day with a dip in the spa before bed. I sleep like a baby now
It's so easy to maintain with the frog system. I just put the stickers on my calendar to remind myself to change the cartridges. Don't get much easier than that!
It's so easy to maintain with the frog system. I just put the stickers on my calendar to remind myself to change the cartridges. Don't get much easier than that!
Review 158 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Quality:
2
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
1
/
5
Kathy
fromCalifornia
What is your age range?Over 65
Happiness turned to disappointment
PostedJune 29, 2016
I loved our Kauai at first. So comfortable and seemed so perfect for the two of us. Three months down the road, I'm so over trying to get the water to stay clear. I heard a rumor that some of the spas on the market today have changed the source of their plumbing and that the new plumbing has a problem that causes white flakes in the water. The water turns a milky white when the jets are on and it gets a bit too foamy. I was told to purge the system with a product called Ahh-Some. I did that 3 times the first time, rinsed it twice then shocked the fresh water with spa grade hydrogen peroxide. This process took 10 hours of my day. The water stayed nice for about 9 days, though the milkiness of the water with jets on returned at about 5 days. On the 9th day, it all began to go downhill. White gunky stuff began to grow rapidly inside the plumbing and would shoot out when the jets were turned on. I have just purged it for the 4th time with Ahh-some. Ran the jets for 40 minutes, then let the tub sit for 8 hours and ran the jets for another 30 minutes before draining and cleaning. I will fill and rinse the tub twice before doing a final fill with filtered water. I thought spas were supposed to bring relaxation and peace to one's life. Mine has been a source of frustration. If this attempt fails, I think I'll have to ask for my money back. :-( I waited so long for this tub! I have attached a photo of what is coming out of the plumbing.
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, July 5, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your spa. I am sorry to hear that your spa experience has turned to one of disappointment. I would like to see how I can help. Please look for an email from me. I look forward in working with you.
Review 159 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Andie2016
fromEugene, OR
What is your age range?45-54
Kauia
PostedJune 29, 2016
I love the variety of jet placements. Great investment for therapy and pure enjoyment.
Review 160 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Ricky27
fromOceanside, Ca.
What is your age range?55-65
My piece of paradise
PostedJune 29, 2016
Have purchased to "Kauai". Part of the paradise series. Smaller - designed for a married couple living on a smaller lot, a few blocks off the Pacific. Maintenance had been easy. Have enjoyed for over one year without incident. Electrical is designed to separate heating and the operating of the Jets. No significant increase in electricity. Overall, I'm very please with my spa!