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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 121 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
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5
Value:
5
/
5
woody
fromYakima,Wa
great hot tub
PostedOctober 9, 2018
This is our 2nd hot tub purchase in 20 years Have been with Caldera Spas from the beginning Great company and quality products made to last Chose the Kauai because we are empty nesters now and don't need the bigger tub size
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 122 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:
4
/
5
Denis
fromSan Diego
What is your age range?55-65
Great spa for 2 people
PostedApril 28, 2018
With only 1 pump for this spa, you will have to choose which jets to activate if you want full power directed where you need it. If you are ok with that, this is a great spa. I use this spa 3 or 4 times a week in the evening to massage my leg muscles after a long run. I had to be creative to get the powerful jets to hit right where I need the massages but now (after a couple months of use), I have found the right settings and sitting positions (not always how the seats are designed) for me. I massage my calves, front/back thighs, back and neck using 8 different positions The low profile makes it very easy to get in/out without a step and makes the spa less intrusive in the backyard. It is also much more quiet than other brands in stand-by mode which is great. I recommend this spa as a 1 or 2 people spa.
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Chelsea, Customer Service, May 11, 2018
Thank you for your review! It is amazing what jets and hot water can do for your muscles after a workout. I am happy to hear you have found the right settings and seating to get the most out of your spa experience. Happy hot tubbing!
Review 123 for Kauai
Overall rating
2
/
5
SanDiegoEl
fromSan Diego,Ca
What is your age range?Over 65
I loved my 12 year old Kauai from the past,this new one not so much.
PostedApril 25, 2018
The reason I use hot-tub is to stretch my achy body each morn.This acrylic shell is very hard on my body and not as easy to slide around in the tub,as was my old Kauai.
A new bromine cartridge each month,expensive.
A new bromine cartridge each month,expensive.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, April 27, 2018
Thank you for your review and feedback. The acrylic of the shell is the same however we have made some seating changes. Allowing the bather to sink into each seat as if being hugged by the jets in a relaxing position. Bromine is a great product to use to keep your water clean. There are adjustments on the cartridge that can be made that should help it last longer. If you should have any questions, Customer Service is available at 800-6691881.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Review 124 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
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5
Value:
5
/
5
jaydasmom17
fromRichmond, Va
What is your age range?55-65
backyard oasis
PostedDecember 2, 2017
I just love my caldera spa. My little Kawai is perched on a platform with the Pergola in my backyard and it’s the most wonderful thing. I get in that after a hard day at work and the massaging jets in warm water just melt all my aches and pains and stress away. Despite its small size it seems large and I have plenty of room for myself and a friend or two. I highly recommend the caldera spa Kawai model.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 125 for Kauai
Overall rating
1
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5
Comfort
1
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5
Quality:
1
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
1
/
5
Value:
1
/
5
Edwin
fromNetherlands
What is your age range?45-54
Poor quality bad disign and terrible service
PostedOctober 28, 2017
I have 2 Caldera the first has leaking problems.
The second has 3 speakers and audio systeem and leaking also.
I pay 2000 euro,s more for the second Caldera for the audio system.
But now the audio system is disabled because the speakers are leaking.
Bey Bey 2000 eur,s
The second has 3 speakers and audio systeem and leaking also.
I pay 2000 euro,s more for the second Caldera for the audio system.
But now the audio system is disabled because the speakers are leaking.
Bey Bey 2000 eur,s
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, November 2, 2017
I am sorry to hear that you have had service issues with your spa. I see that you are working with our UK contact for resolution. I will be sure to pass on your comments to him. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to work with you. Glad to know you are back in your spa and I hope to improve your spa experience.
Review 126 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
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5
Value:
5
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5
Beth27
fromMcConnellsburg, PA
What is your age range?45-54
Best therapy for any achy body
PostedOctober 16, 2017
Great therapy and relaxing for sore muscles and joints.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 127 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Quality:
4
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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
/
5
Akhunter
fromSoldotna Alaska
What is your age range?35-44
Best tub
PostedOctober 4, 2017
Love sitting under the northern lights in my caldera spa. This tub is perfect for my wife and I to enjoy together.
1 of 3 found this review helpful.
Review 128 for Kauai
Overall rating
1
/
5
Peter
fromSanta Fe,
What is your age range?45-54
Major design flaw
PostedAugust 19, 2017
When you fill the spa it is not possible to avoid an airlock in the pump. This requires the tub to be dismantled so that you can access the pump to prime it - as described in a throw away line in troubleshooting. This is a major design flaw in this model
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, August 22, 2017
Priming the pumps is part of the normal start up. Its is listed in the owners manual along with all other important operational functions. However, I will contact your dealer and ask them for evaluate your spa and make sure all is in working order. Thank you for your post.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Review 129 for Kauai
Overall rating
2
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Quality:
1
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5
Ease of Water Care
2
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5
Energy Efficiency
4
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5
Value:
2
/
5
susan34
fromPortland, OR
What is your age range?35-44
Quality is an issue
PostedAugust 3, 2017
My heater has broken twice in the 2 years I've owned it, And the jet motor has burned out as well. In addition the water drainage valve was glued shut and I had to have a service man come out and cut of the valve and replace it. They were familiar with this being a problem too. Not sure why it was sold to me with the valve glued shut. One of the LED lights has burnt out as well. Fighting the warranty to get this tub repaired required a lot of energy as well.
This hot tub is not engineered well. I'm very sad about this purchase and wished I went with a Hot Springs Tub.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, August 4, 2017
I am sorry to hear that your spa has had some operation issues. Even though this is a rare instance it is not ok. I would like to see how I can help. Please look for an email from me. Thank you for your post and I look forward in working with you soon.
Review 130 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
4
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Jimmy
fromRockland Maine
What is your age range?55-65
Don't wait
PostedJune 23, 2017
Unbelievable , a jet everywhere you would want one, powerful thrust and easy to control as well....you in it and before you know it an hour and a half have gone by.....
Recommend this space saving spa
Recommend this space saving spa
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Catherine, Caldera Spas Team , June 28, 2017
Thank you so much for your review! We love the photos, your spa looks incredible. It sounds like the Kauai spa is the perfect fit for you, we are happy to hear you are loving the jets. Enjoy the wellness.
Review 131 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Dave & Linda
fromUkiah
Our first Spa
PostedJune 20, 2017
We are a couple in our late sixties and this is our first spa. We love it. It is easy to use and keep up. I was expecting more juggling of the chemicals but it has not turned out that way.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, June 28, 2017
Hello Our first spa.
Water care can take some getting use to but it sounds like you have a handle on it. Great job!
Glad to hear you are enjoying your spa. Thank you for your review.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Water care can take some getting use to but it sounds like you have a handle on it. Great job!
Glad to hear you are enjoying your spa. Thank you for your review.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Review 132 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Quality:
4
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
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5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Leo
fromAlabama
What is your age range?45-54
4 out of 5
PostedMay 14, 2017
Looked at many smaller hot tubs and didn't want to return to a Jetsetter we had years ago because of smaller size seats and limited jets. The Caldera Kauai was the best fit for a two member family. It's an excellent soak for one person and comfortable with two. We would purchase it again however wish it had micro bubbles like the Martinique offers.
By Customer Service Caldera Ben, June 14, 2017
Thank you for your feedback - very excited to hear you are interested in the Caldera Kauai model spa! I believe the 'micro-bubbles' you are referring to is an 'ozone' system, which injects ozone into the main circulation system of the spa. The 'Monarch' ozone system is an upgrade you can add to the Kauai, through your local selling dealer. Here is the specs sheet on our website for this model: http://www.calderaspas.com/shop/paradise/kauai. Should you have further questions, reach out to your local Caldera dealer, or send an email to [email protected]. Thanks again!
Review 133 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
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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
Gdal
fromMiami, Florida
What is your age range?Over 65
Excellent way to relax
PostedApril 27, 2017
We have used hot tubs for 25 years as we find them to be very useful for relaxation and for relief of aches and pains. We needed a new spa for the two of us and the Caldera Kauai is just the right size. I do recommend buying the cover lifter and possibly a hand rail; we are an older couple. While we have only had the spa a short time, it appears to be easy to maintain. Very happy with our purchase.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Catherine, Caldera Spas Team , May 3, 2017
Thank you for your review. It sounds like the Kauai is the perfect spa for you. We are happy to hear that you are loving your new spa! Enjoy the wellness.
Review 134 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
Hot tub Joe
fromWilmington, NC
Terrible Buying Experience
PostedJanuary 6, 2017
My wife and I just purchased our spa. So far we really like it, however the buying experience has been aweful! Your videos show ease of water maintenance, but our spa came without Frog system. The manual comes with an addendum telling you that it should be included. Dealer sends box of chemicals and tells us this is better. If you want the Frog system we'll sell it to you, but it's more expensive and it smells. So we don't know what we are supposed to be doing.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, January 20, 2017
Wow, I am sorry to hear about your spa buying experience. I will contact you and make sure you have all your spa questions answered. Thank you for choosing Caldera Spas. I look forward in working with you soon.
Review 135 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
EDWARD J
fromATTLEBORO MA
What is your age range?55-65
VERY HAPPY BETTER THAN EXSPECTED
PostedDecember 1, 2016
APOLLO DID A GREAT JOB INSTALLING AND EXPLAINING HOW TO USE AND ENJOY
Review 136 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
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5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Doug W.
fromSacramento,CA
What is your age range?Over 65
My Kauai
PostedNovember 7, 2016
I have owned it for less than a week and totally love it. I previously had a Jacuzzi Spa that was 17 years old and replaced it wit the Caldera Kauai, so far the best move I have made in a long time. I look forward to many great years of use.
Review 137 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
/
5
Monique
fromGrosse Pointe
What is your age range?55-65
New spa owner
PostedOctober 7, 2016
Never owned a spa before.
Easy to use. It's becoming a great habit
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 138 for Kauai
Overall rating
5
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5
Catfarm Lady
fromFlushing. Michigan
What is your age range?Over 65
Caldera Kauai
PostedSeptember 11, 2016
I have a 2003 Kauai and I love it. The new ones are beautiful, but my older baby is wonderful. The quality keeps it timeless, and the ease of care is matchless. Would not trade my Kauai for a different brand for the world. Thanks Caldera---quality is NOT a thing of the past!
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 139 for Kauai
Overall rating
3
/
5
Comfort
3
/
5
Quality:
3
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
bryan
fromjackson, wi
What is your age range?55-65
troubled waters
PostedSeptember 6, 2016
I suppose it's just because we're new to it but it doesn't seem like water quality should be such a problem. The jets are "surging" on occasion which concerns me.
By Customer Service Caldera Vanessa, September 7, 2016
Thank you for your review. I would like to address your questions and concerns. Pleas look for an email from me. I am sure we can figure out your water care needs. I look forward in working with you soon.
Review 140 for Kauai
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
nccan3
fromWebster, NY
What is your age range?55-65
Kauai tub
PostedAugust 25, 2016
I absolutely love the size of the 3 person Kauai. I also love how easy it is to get in and out. However, for the price paid, I would have expected a low speed and high speed for the jets as well as the waterfall.
In such a small tub, the high speed does generate significant noise.
In such a small tub, the high speed does generate significant noise.