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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 221 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Suz51
fromLawton, OK
What is your age range?55-65
Gender:Female
Well worth the money!!
PostedApril 9, 2013
I love the set up of the Kauai. The lounger with the jets on my legs is the best thing after a day of working/ standing on my feet. The side seats have the most wonderful jets for lower back and shoulders. I really get a great massage sitting in either seat. So glad that I searched until I found what I wnated in a hot tub!!!
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
Response from Caldera SpasBy The Caldera Hot Tub Team, Marketing, June 11, 2013
Thank you for your review! I am so pleased you found the perfect hot tub for you, and we are thrilled you chose a Kauai. The jets are great for a morning or event soak. Please let our team know if you need any assistance in the future.
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Review 222 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
bigalo210
fromUnited States
What is your age range?35-44
Gender:Male
Perfect for Me
PostedApril 9, 2013
After suffering from 2 car accidents and 1 motorcycle accident I decided to treat myself to a spa. I knew I would be the only one predominantly to go in it frequently in my family. My children are still to young to use it and my wife doesn't have much interest. With that being said I chose the Kaui model which is perfect for 1 person - or 2 (if you don't mind sacrificing jet pressure). It is great and powerful when I am in it alone - but if you are in it with 1 or 2 more people that want the jets as well you must sacrifice and evenly distribute the pressure.
There are a nice amount of jets - and will equal distribution you can still certainly feel them, but not therapeutically. When I am alone I direct all of the pressure to my specific seat and they feel great. I hop from 1 seat to another and with a quick adjustment the pressure follows me around the tub.
In an nutshell, the tub is great for 1 person who would like hydrotherapy; 2 people for simple relaxation; 3 people is slightly tight (a little awkward with leg room) - but all in all great for my needs. The Spa Frog also is an easy system to maintain the chemicals.
There are a nice amount of jets - and will equal distribution you can still certainly feel them, but not therapeutically. When I am alone I direct all of the pressure to my specific seat and they feel great. I hop from 1 seat to another and with a quick adjustment the pressure follows me around the tub.
In an nutshell, the tub is great for 1 person who would like hydrotherapy; 2 people for simple relaxation; 3 people is slightly tight (a little awkward with leg room) - but all in all great for my needs. The Spa Frog also is an easy system to maintain the chemicals.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Response from Caldera SpasBy The Caldera Hot Tub Team, Marketing, June 7, 2013
I am so glad to hear the Kauai has been an excellent treat. Moving from seat to seat is an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of the jets. Please let our team know if you need assistance with your spa. We want you and your family to enjoy the hot tub together for many years to come.
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Review 223 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
In Hot Water
fromMinnesota
Kauai Spa
PostedApril 8, 2013
We have had several spas and Calderia Kauai has met or exceeded our expectations.
Review 224 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
at
fromconfluence, pa
What is your age range?45-54
Gender:Male
was worth the wait
PostedApril 8, 2013
I love this tub, I have had back problems for a couple of years. When I would go on vacation I would use the hot tub at the hotel and just feel great afterward. I vowed to save enough money and buy a good quality tub for myself. After saving and reviewing hot tub after hot tub I found that the Kauai had the right size and perfect location of therapy jets to fit my needs. Now after the first 4 months I can say this is the best purchase and was worth the wait. I have also saved a large amount on chiropractic services.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Response from Caldera SpasBy The Caldera Hot Tub Team, Marketing, June 6, 2013
Thank you for your review! I am so pleased the Kauai is able to improve your back pain, and that you have seen the benefits of hot tub ownership in such a short amount of time. We encourage you to share more of your experiences with us, and with friends and family. Please let our team know if you need any assistance in the future.
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Review 225 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
novastien
frompawcatuck, ct.
What is your age range?55-65
Gender:Male
enjoying our spa
PostedApril 8, 2013
we really enjoy this spa. It is a 3 person spa which is what we wanted. I'm 6'5" and I fit in it very well. That was a big problem when we were looking for a new spa. This is our second new spa and would recomend this unit to anyone looking for this size spa.
Review 226 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
K & D
fromNewport, VT
Sweeet!
PostedApril 8, 2013
We enjoy our Kauai tub so much! On cold Vermont nights when you are chilled to the bone, it's magical. I expect we will be using it even more on cool summer evenings.
Review 227 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
Kauaispa
fromFlorida
What is your age range?55-65
Gender:Female
I LOVE my little KAUAI SPA!
PostedApril 8, 2013
I'm in my spa at least 3 x's/week - the jets are positioned perfectly to soothe the aching muscles, relieve the stress and renew my body, mind and soul. It's energy efficient, quiet....drains in an hour, fills in an hour and heats up overnight. No complaints.
Not only is the tub a product of quality but the people at Watkins blew me out of the water! They stand behind their product! They have integrity... what a concept, eh? something rare in this age of 'no accountability' in America. After 5 years in the Florida summer sun, I got a few small bubbles in the shell lining of the tub.....the people I bought the tub from came out, took pictures and sent off a claim to
Watkins, maufacturer's of the Caldera Spa. Lo! Behold! OMG! can this be..??? I received a letter stating the shell IS covered under the original warrantee and I would receive a replacement hot tub. Yup! within 4 weeks, a brand new 2012 Kauai model hot tub was delivered! WOW!
Thank you Watkins, thank you so much, for reaffirming my faith that all is NOT lost in the business people of America. I am so glad I chose this Caldera tub......you guys are great!!
Watkins, maufacturer's of the Caldera Spa. Lo! Behold! OMG! can this be..??? I received a letter stating the shell IS covered under the original warrantee and I would receive a replacement hot tub. Yup! within 4 weeks, a brand new 2012 Kauai model hot tub was delivered! WOW!
Thank you Watkins, thank you so much, for reaffirming my faith that all is NOT lost in the business people of America. I am so glad I chose this Caldera tub......you guys are great!!
Review 228 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
3
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Radman
fromPunta Gorda, Fl
What is your age range?Over 65
Gender:Male
Worthwhile Purchase
PostedMay 12, 2012
We have had the Kauai Sauna for nearly 5 years and have even transported it from the original TN home to SW Fla. I will agree with the comment in regard to Br adjustment on the built-in Frog system. I learned to plug up 1/2 of the hole on each side on position 1 and it will keep the Br level just above normal.
Review 229 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
RH58
fromConnecticut
What is your age range?45-54
Gender:Male
Big things come in small packages !
PostedMay 12, 2012
The Kauai is the 1st hot tub we have purchased and love it. The small size of only 220 gallons of water has not seen our electric bill go up very much. We have had 4 adults in the spa but typically it is meant for 3 adults as 1 seat acts as a recliner and then 2 additional seats. We have had it for almost a year and feel it is one of the greatest purchases we have ever made. We try to go in every nite. It's most rewarding after a long hard day of work to come home, grab a glass of wine or cold beer and relax in the hot tub. We would recommend everyone getting one.
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 230 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
pushrod
fromWestland, Mi
What is your age range?45-54
Gender:Male
A great value for the money...
PostedMay 10, 2012
Easy to maintain, easy to use. Fits perfectly on our deck, We love it!
Review 231 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
chefgary
fromSouth Dakota
What is your age range?Over 65
Gender:Male
Relaxation at its finest
PostedMay 10, 2012
We have really enjoyed our Kauia Spa for the last year and a half. It is very easy to maintain which adds to the enjoyment. The only thing that I would add though that it is really a two person tub. That fits our needs very well as we are empty nesters with only two of us here. The water management would be trying for three adults as you would have to take out and replace every time there is a third person in order for it to circulate properly when not being used. With that being said it is a great product, the size fits our needs perfectly.
Review 232 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
3
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Albert65
fromPort Ludlow, Wa
Very Good SPA
PostedJune 7, 2011
I would have rated it 5-stars, but there is only one problem in the comfort department. The jets near the head rests are not recessed enough and you can feel them in your upper back when reclining.
Review 233 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Jeffro
fromSanta Cruz, CA
What is your age range?55-65
Gender:Male
Real good spa
PostedMay 26, 2011
This is a great spa. The dealer is great. They've taken care of all my little complaints quickly. Easy to deal with and nice folk.
Review 234 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
3
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
JRS38
fromOregon
Spa Frog Problem
PostedMay 26, 2011
I love the Kauai Spa. It fits our needs perfectly and is much more usable that a larger spa we had before. My biggest complaint is the Spa Frog water tratment system. It obviously was not designed for this size spa. Even at it's lowest setting the bromine is way too much. I have to continualy turn the bromine cartrige off completlely to let the bromine level come back down. At a setting of 1 (the lowest) it will climb higher and higher. Other than this one flaw it is the perfect spa. Too bad they didn't design the treatment system to go with the smaller size spa.
Review 235 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
"T"
fromLaurinburg, NC
What is your age range?Over 65
Gender:Female
Great for fatigue and joint pain.
PostedMay 26, 2011
Very good performance and easy to maintain. Much better than our last spa.
Review 236 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
chefgary
fromSioux Falls, SD
Very nice spa
PostedMay 26, 2011
This is our first spa and it is sized nice for 2 people,it fits our needs very well. For three to use this spa would take a lot of water volume management because of its depth. But the depth is what makes it ideal for our use. Beside ease of entry, the size makes it possible to install in places where larger spas won't fit.
We are very pleased with the Kauai Spa.
We are very pleased with the Kauai Spa.
0 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 237 for Kauai
Overall rating
1
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5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
1
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
2
/
5
Value:
1
/
5
unhappy
fromScottsville,Virginia
What is your age range?55-65
Gender:Female
A piece of junk
PostedMay 26, 2011
The circulating pump has been replaced 2x a year since the date I purchased it.
When the warranty expires I am sawing it in half and putting it in the dump
When the warranty expires I am sawing it in half and putting it in the dump
1 of 4 found this review helpful.
Review 238 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Ellen
fromColorado Springs
What is your age range?55-65
Gender:Female
Gets used at least once every single day!
PostedMay 26, 2011
I love this spa. It is perfect in every way! It is quick to empty and quick to fill.
Review 239 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
3
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Jessica
fromRoyal Oak, MI
What is your age range?35-44
Gender:Female
Best Purchase Ever
PostedMay 26, 2011
It was hard to justify the expense at first, but it was well worth it. Small size so lower energy costs and it has great features like the wrist jets! I wish it had a couple of leg jets for the lounge seat like their bigger spas, but it may be asking too much. Anyway, definitely a great purchase! I love spending time outside soaking in my Kauai! It's like a taking a vacation without leaving home.