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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:
4.516 / 5
4.5
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5
26 out of 27(96%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Kauai
Review 21 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Kimmy K
fromLucinda
What is your age range?25-34
Love it!!!
PostedNovember 24, 2023
Use it every day stress relief calming!!! Love it!! Perfect!!!
Review 22 for Kauai
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4 / 5
4 / 5
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4 / 5
4 / 5
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
4 / 5
4 / 5
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4 / 5
4 / 5
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Mic
fromVirginia
My Third Kauai Spa in 25 Years
PostedNovember 9, 2023
I just traded in my Kauai spa for a saltwater Kauai. I haveitindoors and the saltwater water technology minimizes chlorine smell I the house. I am happy and my wife is very Happy.
Review 23 for Kauai
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3 / 5
3 / 5
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5 / 5
5 / 5
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value: 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Keltyk
fromSouthampton, PA
What is your age range?Over 65
Frustrating…shuts down a lot!
PostedNovember 8, 2023
This tub has done wonders for my arthritis but…I have to restart at the electric panel 10-15 times a week…or more.
Keeps saying to check for filter obstructions and there are never any. And, yes…the filter is clean.
I’m now going to pay a $99 service call for a 4 month old tub.
Not pleased…
0 of 2 found this review helpful.
By Customer Service Caldera VanessaNovember 10, 2023
Oh no! That's not okay. Thank you for letting us know. I will contact you shortly. I'm glad to hear that hot water therapy has helped alleviate your arthritis symptoms. I'm excited to work with you soon and find a solution to this issue. calderaspas_brand
Review 24 for Kauai
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3 / 5
3 / 5
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
4 / 5
4 / 5
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Value: 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Allan62
fromPollock Pines, CA
What is your age range?55-65
Good spa. Disappointed in the service
PostedNovember 5, 2023
1st of all, it has strong jets. There are no jets for the hamstring area. The spa is probably a little overpriced.
The installers alerted me a cracked corner panel. They put in a service order for another one. After about 6 weeks, a service tech arrived. After spending over an hour taking off the old one, he said the new one was also cracked. After he left, there was insulation left on the ground. At this point, I don't know if another panel has been ordered. I have no idea of the status. Obviously, for 2 cracked panels to leave the factory is a serious quality control issue. I waited to see if I would hear anything concerning the panel before writing a review. I have heard nothing. I find this very disappointing. Unless things are rectified, I would hesitate to recommend your company.
By Customer Service Caldera VanessaNovember 9, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm truly sorry that you had to go through such an inconvenience and that there wasn't enough communication afterwards. I completely understand how important it is to know what's going on, especially when it comes to spa repairs.
Rest assured, I'm here to help and would like to learn more about what happened so that we can work together to find a resolution. I'll be reaching out to you shortly via email to gather more information.
Thank you again for speaking up and please know that I'm committed to making things right for you. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon.
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Review 25 for Kauai
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ricky
fromTampa Bay, Fl
Very Nice....
PostedOctober 8, 2023
It is a very solid unit... Love the salt system. Heats up quickly and the jets do a great job. Nicest spa we have ever had... and we have had a few. Also.... you get what you pay for.
Review 26 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
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 27 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
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 28 for Kauai
Overall rating 
1 / 5
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
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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 VanessaAugust 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!
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Review 29 for Kauai
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5 / 5
5 / 5
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5 / 5
5 / 5
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5 / 5
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Ease of Water Care 
5 / 5
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4 / 5
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Value: 
4 / 5
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 30 for Kauai
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Value: 
5 / 5
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 31 for Kauai
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality: 
5 / 5
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Ease of Water Care 
4 / 5
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Energy Efficiency 
5 / 5
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Value: 
5 / 5
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 32 for Kauai
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality: 
5 / 5
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Ease of Water Care 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
4 / 5
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Value: 
4 / 5
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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 33 for Kauai
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5 / 5
5 / 5
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
5 / 5
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4 / 5
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 34 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
5 / 5
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Value: 
5 / 5
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 35 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
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:)
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 36 for Kauai
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value: 
4 / 5
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.
By Customer Service Caldera VanessaJune 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!

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Review 37 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of Water Care 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Energy Efficiency 
3 / 5
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Value: 
3 / 5
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 38 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
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 39 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
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
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 40 for Kauai
Overall rating 
5 / 5
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.