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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 21 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Bill
fromLincoln
What is your age range?Over 65
Kauai
PostedSeptember 24, 2023
We found Caldera Spas after going to several others stores. We determined this store to be the one after meeting and talking with Randy.
Randy delivered exactly what we described and his after sales service is as good as his presale!
We are struggling with the water, trying to get it right. Randy cheerily helps us, and we are getting better,
As far as the size (and we asked for this) I would say it is more a two-person spa. I am sure three could get in but it would be tight. We told Randy we were looking for "us" and we got what we asked for. Occasionally, a third person would be fine, but on a daily basis I still think this is better suites as a two person!
Nice work Randy!!!
Bill and El
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 22 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Dink
fromWoodruff, SC
What is your age range?Over 65
Not disappointed
PostedAugust 19, 2023
Just the right size and the perfect location on my porch
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 23 for Kauai
Overall rating
1
/
5
Unhappy
fromCuster SD
What is your age range?Over 65
Was sold a damaged and repaired tub as a new tub
PostedJuly 31, 2023
Caldera shipped a damaged and repaired tub to our dealer and sold to us as a new tub. After 6 months the finish started to flake off in one area of the tub. The dealer looked at it and said it looked like it had been repaired and called the Caldera and it had. They said they would replace it, but it has been 3 months and still no new tub. Very disappointed in Caldera’s integrity. Dealer said it will be at least another month.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, August 8, 2023
Hello there! Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your spa. I'm sorry to hear that you have been waiting for a replacement, and I can imagine how frustrating this must be for you. At our company, we strive to provide our customers with high-quality spas that will provide relaxation and therapy for years to come.
When you order a spa from us, it is added to a queue along with other orders to be manufactured and shipped. It seems that your dealer is keeping track of your spa and will notify you as soon as it arrives. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Care team at 800-999-4688 or CustomerService@Watkinsmfg.com. We are always here to help!
When you order a spa from us, it is added to a queue along with other orders to be manufactured and shipped. It seems that your dealer is keeping track of your spa and will notify you as soon as it arrives. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Care team at 800-999-4688 or CustomerService@Watkinsmfg.com. We are always here to help!
Review 24 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
Kurofumoto
fromTucson, AZ
What is your age range?35-44
Right size and well built
PostedJune 11, 2023
Moving back from Japan where we visited bath houses a few times a week, living again in the USA was a shock. We looked at 4 different stores and ended up with the Kauai because of the size, shape and the feel of the tub. It has been perfect for our needs. Salt system works fine if you keep an eye on it. I just wish it could get a little hotter... 42 or 43 deg c.
Review 25 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Siren
fromRio Rancho NM
What is your age range?Over 65
My Cal Spa is over a decade...
PostedApril 6, 2023
I have had my spa now for 11 years, and it has been, well, perfect. I am so happy I got it. I have literally had it for a decade and it has been great.
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 26 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
Shuboy59
fromHudson,Fla
What is your age range?55-65
Love our hot tub
PostedMarch 26, 2023
We love our Caldera Kauai spa my wife uses it every night and I use it at least 5 times a week.We have owned two other spas and this one is the best one we have owned.The salt system is best it took a little time to get the spa balanced but once you do it maintains itself.For the next refill it should be a breeze to get it regulated since I know how much salt and alkilinity decreaser to add.Everyone of the seats gives you different therapy relief and the seats are very comfortable.Jessie at Robertsons Billiards and Spas was very knowledgeable helpful on setting up our Caldera Kauai spa.If your looking to purchase a spa look no further and purchase a Caldera spa
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 27 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
Sids
fromNorthern California
What is your age range?45-54
Best investment
PostedFebruary 4, 2023
Neither my husband nor I had ever owned our own hot tub. We love it…use it almost daily. We have a Kauai. Perfect size for the two of us. We love how each of the seats has different jet patterns - great for what ails us individually that day. The salt system wasn’t functioning properly when we got it. Took a few days for the technician to get us squared away. All good now. Very easy to maintain.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 28 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
RC
fromUpstate New York
What is your age range?55-65
Just what we needed
PostedJanuary 13, 2023
The 3 person is just we needed. Nothing extra. Easy to place, easy to maintain and heat. The Salt system is easier than I thought it would be. It's a game changer. This is our second hot tub; first from Caldera. I think Caldera's quality and attention to detail is better than most.
Review 29 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
Eyelady65
fromWilliamston, SC
What is your age range?55-65
Fantastic in every way!
PostedDecember 19, 2022
This hot tub was worth the wait. We use it everyday, often twice! We love the ease of getting in and out with the low profile design. It's easy to care for. It's incredibly quiet while in circulation mode which was important to us. We hope to keep this spa for many years and feel this one will stand the test of time!
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 30 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Salty dog
fromQuincy ca
What is your age range?55-65
Salt is king
PostedNovember 27, 2022
The tub is a perfect size, and the saltwater aspect of this tub is phenomenal!
Don't get out of the tub with chemical feeling on your body. The only feeling you have is a soft, smooth texture that you just want to share with the world:)
Don't get out of the tub with chemical feeling on your body. The only feeling you have is a soft, smooth texture that you just want to share with the world:)
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 31 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
3
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
EJay
fromVirginia
What is your age range?55-65
Kauai
PostedNovember 5, 2022
I’m a single user. Love this size spa/ it fits well in my deck. Well made, nice lighting.
A couple of issues:
- my use is moderate at best- 20 min soaks 5x/week. However the salt system doesn’t keep up- I set it pretty low (4) as recommended. But I frequently test low chlorine so have to run it in boost pretty often.
- this tub is lower than most. So the steps are too high. Maybe need only a single step configuration.
- I would enjoy to jets speeds rather than one. A low setting would be an improvement.
Overall I’m happy. The water clarity is great. The spa is a good size. It’s well made.
A couple of issues:
- my use is moderate at best- 20 min soaks 5x/week. However the salt system doesn’t keep up- I set it pretty low (4) as recommended. But I frequently test low chlorine so have to run it in boost pretty often.
- this tub is lower than most. So the steps are too high. Maybe need only a single step configuration.
- I would enjoy to jets speeds rather than one. A low setting would be an improvement.
Overall I’m happy. The water clarity is great. The spa is a good size. It’s well made.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, June 7, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your spa feedback. I am happy to hear you love your spa and are enjoying it.
You bring up a great topic about salt. The benefit of this option is that you can change the output that best suits your needs. Based on what you said, I recommend increasing the output.
If there is anything you need, please feel free to contact your local dealer or Customer Service at 800-999-4688 Ext 8432.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
You bring up a great topic about salt. The benefit of this option is that you can change the output that best suits your needs. Based on what you said, I recommend increasing the output.
If there is anything you need, please feel free to contact your local dealer or Customer Service at 800-999-4688 Ext 8432.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Review 32 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
whitepost
fromBath
nice tub Has some issues it is not easy to enter or exit , tub is slick needs more grab bars.
PostedOctober 13, 2022
Tub has some issues that you might need to address tub has a slick finish mine is 2 weeks in use so could be the water??? need texture on bottom ??? Needs more grab Bars seems to me like 75% of people buying Hot tubs are over 60.Thanks
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 33 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Mountainman
fromInman, Sc
What is your age range?55-65
Great Hot Tub
PostedAugust 3, 2022
Wow, this is what we have needed for years, highly recommend a Caldera Spa.
Review 34 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Mike & Holly C
fromClayton, GA
What is your age range?55-65
We love our spa!
PostedJuly 21, 2022
I purchased a Caldera Spa for my wife as a Christmas present in 2021. We have used it every day since it was delivered. We love how much it helps us to relax at the end of a busy day. It is a definite stress reliever. We recommend that everyone give owning one strong consideration. You won't be disappointed.
Sincerely,
Mike & Holly Ciochetti
Sincerely,
Mike & Holly Ciochetti
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 35 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
CL in Sonoma
fromSanta Rosa, California
What is your age range?Over 65
Love my Caldera
PostedJuly 11, 2022
My 3-person Kauai spa works perfectly. The jets on the lounge really help my sore back muscles after gardening. The led lights work great! Mine has the salt system which is much better than adding chlorine. Nice on the skin too. I selected the cover with lift system which glides the cover smoothly on or off with a finger. We would buy this again!
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 36 for Kauai
Overall rating
1
/
5
Comfort
3
/
5
Quality:
1
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
1
/
5
Unhappy
fromMesa, AZ
What is your age range?55-65
Mistake
PostedJune 28, 2022
I deeply regret my purchase. I feel I really overpaid for what I eventually got, and it's been very difficult to maintain, proving to be extremely temperamental in its performance. It's also unexpectedly expensive to maintain compared to a traditional chlorine type hot tub. If I could return it I would. Deeply regret my decision.
By Customer Service Caldera Kylie, June 28, 2022
We're so sorry to hear that you regret your purchase. We always strive to ensure that our owners have a wonderful experience. I can understand how frustrating it can be when things don't go as planned and sometimes water care can be tricky getting started. We'd like to work with you to see if we can help you get to a point with your water care that it's not something you have difficulty with any longer. Be sure to keep an eye out for an email from us.
We hope to have you enjoying your hot water and happy hot tubbing soon, instead of regretting your decision.
Kylie - Customer Care
We hope to have you enjoying your hot water and happy hot tubbing soon, instead of regretting your decision.
Kylie - Customer Care
Review 37 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Ali
fromCypress, TX
What is your age range?55-65
Love my spa!
PostedJune 17, 2022
I love my spa! I use it most days. It’s my little escape, me time.
Review 38 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
PITA49
fromMICANOPY, FLORIDA
What is your age range?Over 65
Enjoying our new Kaiui.
PostedJune 16, 2022
Our new Kaiui is perfect for two people; we use it daily. Well designed for comfort and therapeutics; the jets provide all the options we need. Coming from a previous chlorine/bromine system, the Fresh Water Salt System is a huge step up; it feels much better and has been easy to keep it in balance. The controls are intuitive and simple to operate. Happy so far.
The frame is wood (the construction quality of which was a little disappointing). I have some concern about the bottom of the frame (touching the ground) rotting at some point.
The frame is wood (the construction quality of which was a little disappointing). I have some concern about the bottom of the frame (touching the ground) rotting at some point.
Review 39 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
JRosa
fromColumbia
What is your age range?45-54
Great tub in small form factor
PostedJune 16, 2022
Our patio limited us to a small size and this tub is perfect. We had larger tub before but my wife and I were only ones too use it so a 3 person is perfect for us. Each seat has deferent jets so it does a great job massaging every muscle. Easy to take care of too.
Review 40 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
Yellowstone27
fromFlorida
What is your age range?55-65
Great hot tub
PostedJune 16, 2022
We had a Caldera Geneva at our old house and were looking to downsize when we moved. This fits great on the porch, has many of the great features of the Geneva, just in a smaller package. Salt system works great and is much easier to care for than the old chemicals. We use it every night, even in summer.
0 of 1 found this review helpful.