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cs001 Vanto

A non-lounge hot tub, the Vanto® model features the same stylish design and powerful spa jetting system found on the popular-selling hot tub Vacanza® Series.

Overall rating:

4.6

15 out of 16(94%)reviewers recommend this product.

Customer reviews for Vanto

Review 201 for Vanto

Overall rating

3 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

3 / 5

Ease of Water Care

2 / 5

Energy Efficiency

2 / 5

Value:

4 / 5

Tara

fromSan Diego, CA

What is your age range?45-54

Gender:Female

WANTED to give 5 stars

PostedDecember 7, 2015

I really want to give 5 stars, as when we use our hot tub, we LOVE it. We had to replace the main control board about 6 months after we bought our spa. I feel that it requires excess chemicals to keep the water quality to par and that is costing us a fortune. The in line bromine cartridge, even open all the way to 6, never gives a purple reading on the test strip and we need to add at least a cap full of Renu to get a correct reading. We have tub set to 98 degrees and filter set for 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The filter randomly turns on and off all day long. When I check the temperature it will read 98, 99 sometimes 100, yet the filter keeps kicking on like it has a mind of its own. We now turn the spa and off at the breaker, as I'm not sure how to fix this problem and our electric bill has doubled. Frustrating, as spa is not even two years old...

Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, December 14, 2015

Thank you for your review.

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing spa issue. I am reaching out to your dealer to see how I can help. I will also contact you directly please look for an email from me in your inbox.

Look forward in working with you soon.

Review 202 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

5 / 5

Ease of Water Care

4 / 5

Energy Efficiency

5 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

Hap

fromKalama, WA

Great Product

PostedJuly 20, 2015

We would not have made our purchase if it had not been for Cassidy Anderson's help out of the Clackamas OR store. Her knowledge of her product and the competition made all of the difference. She also offered us a deal that when compared to the other two brands we were considering was too good to turn down. We had an old Bullfrog tub and the massaging and comfort difference with the Caldera tub is like night and day. We would definitely recommend Caldera to someone considering a new hot tub.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Ben, Customer Service, July 24, 2015

Hap - it's feedback like this that truly reflects our spirit behind having the best hot tub ownership experience, from a dealership that addresses all your questions, to your enjoyment of the spa in your own backyard! Thank you for your wonderful feedback, wishing you many years of continued enjoyment in your spa!

Review 203 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Quality:

5 / 5

Ease of Water Care

5 / 5

Energy Efficiency

4 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

Bugs

fromWarminster

What is your age range?Over 65

HOT TUB FUN

PostedJuly 20, 2015

Nice Tub.It was nice experience from the sale to install and use.I had an old tub that was replaced and this is soo good.Room inside the shell is great.It is the same size as my old one,but sooo much better,Lites and waterfall are a fun fit and care has been pretty easy with the canister system we use.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, July 22, 2015

Thank you for taking the time to review your spa. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying your spa. Along with a nice experience from the dealer, love to hear it.

Happy Hot Tubbing!

Review 204 for Vanto

Overall rating

3 / 5

3boys

fromRi

What is your age range?55-65

Gender:Male

Disappointed

PostedJuly 18, 2015

Replaced an old hot tub with a Caldera and have spent the first year trying to keep the tub clean. For some reason the cleaning system does not keep water and hot tub clean. The place of purchase just keep selling me more chemicals. Hot tub looks good. We wish it worked better..very disappointed..

1 of 1 found this review helpful.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, July 21, 2015

I am sorry to hear of your disappointment. I would like to work with you and see what I can do to help. Please look in your inbox for am email from me. I hope to work with you soon.

Review 205 for Vanto

Overall rating

4 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Quality:

4 / 5

Ease of Water Care

2 / 5

Energy Efficiency

3 / 5

Value:

3 / 5

NeedABetterMouse Trap

fromSioux Falls, SD

What is your age range?45-54

Gender:Male

Have a mouse in the cabinet

PostedJuly 14, 2015

not sure how it got in - but the insulation from inside started to pile up on the outside...
checked with our dealer and they said likely a mouse - plug any openings with steel wool and that should take of it -
we will try it, but i don't understand how or where the would be a hole large enough for a mouse to get in or out?

Response from Caldera SpasBy Ben, Customer Service, July 21, 2015

Thank you for your honest feedback on your Vanto model spa - this doesn't usually happen, and welcome a call into our customer service team at Caldera Spas - you can dial, toll free, at 800.999.4688 and press ext 8432, to speak with one of our customer service representatives.

Review 206 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Rick

fromAlabama

What is your age range?Over 65

Our First Spa

PostedJuly 13, 2015

It is our first spa and it has been an outstanding purchase. I use it more than my wife because of a bad back, but we both have just loved it on cool or cold nights. The setting and the beautiful colored lights sets the mood. Living in south Alabama it gets quite hot during the summer months but that does not stop my getting in for all the jets and warming of my bad back after a day of golf or working in the yard.
It is very beautiful and easy to maintain after just a little home reading and working at it. We love our Spa!

Response from Caldera SpasBy Jaclyn, Customer Service, August 6, 2015

Thank-you for taking the time to review your Caldera Vanto model spa, Rick. I'm thrilled to read that you and your wife enjoy the spa year round. What a treat to know that, after a great round of golf, your tub is ready to relax in. May you enjoy your tub for many more years!

Review 207 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

5 / 5

Ease of Water Care

5 / 5

Energy Efficiency

4 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

chub-e

frombrick,nj

What is your age range?Over 65

Gender:Male

ease of cleaning

PostedJuly 10, 2015

love the frog chemical system,easy, but a little exspensive for the cartridges--selection of jets and different depths of seating-i have the vanto model

Review 208 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

5 / 5

Ease of Water Care

5 / 5

Energy Efficiency

4 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

MangoMango

fromAlbuquerque,NM

What is your age range?35-44

Gender:Male

Good spa for the money,

PostedJuly 6, 2015

We shopped many different brands. The Vanto is a good value.

Review 209 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

5 / 5

Ease of Water Care

4 / 5

Energy Efficiency

5 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

Lonn111

fromSouth Dakota

What is your age range?55-65

Gender:Female

Such a GREAT PICK!!!!!

PostedJuly 6, 2015

We love our Caldera Spa so much!!! It is not only enjoyable but we use it for disabilities. We feel refreshed and our bodies are rejuvenated!!! Thank You Cal Spa for making an amazing product. TY TY TY

We are so happy with our choice!!!!!

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Review 210 for Vanto

Overall rating

4 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Quality:

4 / 5

Ease of Water Care

4 / 5

Energy Efficiency

4 / 5

Value:

4 / 5

fromBrighton CO

What is your age range?35-44

Gender:Male

Vanto Spa

PostedJuly 6, 2015

Great tub for the money. We did have a little trouble figuring out the right chemicals but our dealer helped and we are extremely happy with our spa. Great job

Response from Caldera SpasBy Jaclyn, Customer Service, July 7, 2015

Thanks for taking the time to review your Vanto model spa, TR. I'm thrilled to read that you are happy with the purchase and that your dealer's been helpful in getting your water chemistry squared away! May you enjoy your Caldera for many years!

Review 211 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

nysport7

fromNew Jersey

What is your age range?45-54

Gender:Male

My happy place....

PostedJuly 5, 2015

I love getting into my Caldera Vanto spa for a quick 20 minute stress release. It melts the stress of a long work day.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Marianne, Customer Service, July 8, 2015

Hello, thank you for taking the time to let us know how much your Vanto spa helps give you some stress relief!! Thank is great! Enjoy many years of hot water care.

Review 212 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Quality:

4 / 5

Ease of Water Care

5 / 5

Energy Efficiency

4 / 5

Value:

4 / 5

Jes

fromIndianapolis indiana

What is your age range?45-54

Gender:Female

I love my tub!

PostedJuly 1, 2015

I have had my hot tub a little over a month and I have lower back issues and I try and spend a minimum of 30 min. A night in my hot tub before bed and sometimes I the morning before work. I am sleeping better and my back is feeling better.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, July 8, 2015

Thank you for your review. Soaking in a hot can provide some much needed relief. Happy to know that we can help.

Happy Hot Tubbing!

Review 213 for Vanto

Overall rating

1 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

1 / 5

Ease of Water Care

2 / 5

Energy Efficiency

2 / 5

Value:

2 / 5

ProblemsinAlaska

fromAnchorage

What is your age range?35-44

Gender:Female

Problems

PostedJuly 1, 2015

The first time using this 8 jet covers came off. To date 29 jet covers have been replaced. Within a month a large crack developed. I haven't even had it a year... nothing but problems.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Ben, Customer Service, July 2, 2015

Hello there - thank you for providing feedback on your Vanto model spa - so sorry to hear about the issues you experienced - it's unusual to have issues like this, especially so early on! Our customer service team is happy to step in and address the concerns about your spa - you should receive an email shortly.

You can also contact our customer service team by dialing 800.999.4688 x 8432. We will be in touch, thanks again for the review!

Review 214 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

4 / 5

Ease of Water Care

4 / 5

Energy Efficiency

5 / 5

Value:

4 / 5

mac_quad

fromFairfax, VA

What is your age range?55-65

Gender:Male

Great tub...only a couple of issues

PostedJune 23, 2015

We had our spa installed last year and thoroughly have enjoyed it, especially during the winter. I did not notice any increase in my energy bill this winter, and we had the spa constantly on at 103 degrees. The only major issue we have had was that the lighting system malfunctioned. Fortunately, it was covered by the warranty and the spa dealer spent a lot of extra time to ensure everything was operating properly. The lights have worked great ever since.

One feature disappointment was that the waterfall is not lighted. It has the same light bar under the waterfall jets as other Caldera spas, so I assumed it was lighted like the other spas. I should have checked that out...oh, well I should know not to assume anything!

Lastly, the chrome circular donuts on each of the smaller jets keep coming off. They are easily re-installed, but why are they not more securely attached?

Overall, we are pleased with the spa and despite the issues listed above, we would purchase the Vanto again.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Marianne, Customer Service, June 24, 2015

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your Vanto Spa. Yes, the waterfall does not have the back light on that model. Please contact your dealer and we can get some new jet covers out to you that should work much better. You can also call me here in customer service at 1-800-999-4688 x4267 and I would be happy to send them directly to you. Glad to know you are pleased with the spa overall. Please call and I would be happy to assist you anytime!

Review 215 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

5 / 5

Ease of Water Care

5 / 5

Energy Efficiency

4 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

pianocrazed

fromRichmond, VA

What is your age range?25-34

Gender:Male

Great Price and Great Product

PostedJune 23, 2015

We didn't want to spend a fortune but we also didn't want a tacky cheap product. This hot tub was the perfect balance of cost and quality. It looks expensive, has all the right jets (particularly love the foot jets, and the adjustable back jets), has a few nice touches (like the lights and waterfall feature) without being extravagant. The water maintenance has been a breeze. We've got a pretty simple scheduled routine that keeps things nice and tidy, so the tub is always ready when we feel like hopping in for a soak. We highly recommend this hot tub!

Response from Caldera SpasBy Jaclyn, Customer Service, June 24, 2015

Thank-you for the feedback on your Caldera Vanto model spa. It seems like you found the perfect spa for your needs. What a treat to know your spa is ready after a long day. May you enjoy your Vanto for many years.

Review 216 for Vanto

Overall rating

2 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

1 / 5

Ease of Water Care

4 / 5

Energy Efficiency

1 / 5

Value:

3 / 5

Vanto

fromLiberty Lake, WA

What is your age range?35-44

Gender:Male

Rough start but we love our hot tub

PostedJune 23, 2015

We sat in every hot tub in town and ended up selecting the Vanto based on the styling, comfort, and price. We had many problems with the unit over the first 3-4 months that we owned it from vacuum pressure sensors to the main control board had to be replaced. The service from the company we purchased the tub was not as knowledgeable as I expected. When the unit would simply not heat they came out and said the filter was dirty. We had only owned it for a few weeks and the filter was absolutely clean. Once a new vacuum sensor and control board were replaced we then had problems with the ionizer that we purchased as an adder. This is not a Caldera problem but yet another problem by the dealer as they installed the wrong size port. We have also had both heating element couplers break in a span of a few weeks. When this happens it spits water all over the inside of the cabinet, a huge problem in the winter months as this cabinet is un-insulated. The entire tub has to be drained to replace the couplers which means there is a real danger for the cabinet to ice up until the heater can turn back on. I remain nervous that this may happen again as the dealer could not offer any explanation as to why this happened twice in less than a month.

Since all of these initial problems however we have had a trouble free experience with the unit and I'm in it nearly every day. I switched from the included Spa Frog bromine system to regular chlorine as it is easier to keep the water clean with less hassle and a smaller amount of chemistry. The only negative I would say is that our power bill went up $60 or so per month and we expected only $30. With the main cabinet being un-insulated it is no wonder that during the winter the heater runs frequently. I plan to add some insulation to the main cabinet to hopefully offset our high power bill. Everything else about the unit is great. It's comfortable, has enough jets and features to make a great soaking experience and we absolutely love it. Had we been able to avoid the initial problems I would rate it five stars for everything but energy efficiency.

1 of 1 found this review helpful.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Peggy W. , Customer Service, July 1, 2015

Thank you for reviewing the Vanto spa; glad to hear that it is a source of enjoyment for you! New spa owners do sometimes see a higher energy bill in their first few months of ownership; it is normal to use it more often, invite friends and family to enjoy it with you. As you settle into a regular usage routine, you will probably see that lower electric bill. Also, we DO offer an insulation kit to prevent heat loss from the equipment compartment during the colder months. Your authorized dealer will be able to help get you one in time for winter. We appreciate your purchase and your feedback. Keep us posted! We'll be glad to help where we can!

Review 217 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

5 / 5

Ease of Water Care

4 / 5

Energy Efficiency

4 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

SiemersSpa

fromSioux Falls, SD

What is your age range?45-54

Gender:Female

Time with Un-Plugged Teens

PostedJune 23, 2015

Our Vanto hot tub was a 20th anniversary splurge for my husband and me. We have never owned a hot tub, but were intrigued by the idea of unwinding outside together each evening - and decided this gift would be a longer-lasting alternative to a trip to Mexico, which we had considered as a gift to one another. We've been very pleased with everything about the Caldera model we chose.

The unexpected part of our purchase was how it has enhanced time with our two teenage daughters. It has been fun to see how they look to that quiet time to pop in and connect with us - or even how they pull up a stool outside of the hot tub and catch us up on their evening as we sit in the tub and relax with a drink.

The kids have enjoyed the tub on their own, as well. One night, we allowed them to host a "dive-in movie" with a small handful of friends - projecting a movie on the side of the house near the hot tub. They were pretty wrinkled by the end, but enjoyed the chilly night from their warm spot in the tub.

One accessory we added, which we would highly recommend is the Bluetooth sound system. We didn't originally order it, but after turning up external speakers to try to hear them within the tub, we quickly understood the value of the built-in speakers, which project sound right at "ear level" inside the tub. This is a better way to keep the sound down, as we wanted to be sensitive to the neighbors. My husband is pleased with the sub-woofer which enhances the sound, considering the relatively small speakers.

All-in-all, we're very happy with our purchase, and hope (expect) to continue using it as regularly as we do now!

Review 218 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Quality:

5 / 5

Ease of Water Care

5 / 5

Energy Efficiency

5 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

Gordon

fromColorado

What is your age range?Over 65

Gender:Male

Terrific Hot Tub!!

PostedJune 23, 2015

I've had a couple of hot tubs but this one is the easiest to manage and keep in good shape. I love the filter location and the way the filter rises and falls with the water level. I have 9 grand kids and they lOVE the spa. When they get out of the tub I simply add a small amount of chlorine and the tub stays clean. What a dream this tub is.

Response from Caldera SpasBy Marianne, Customer Service, June 23, 2015

Hello, So happy to hear how much you LOVE your Vanto Hot Tub! Sounds like you have the water care down nicely. What a nice time with your grand kids too! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you love your spa!

Review 219 for Vanto

Overall rating

4 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Quality:

4 / 5

Ease of Water Care

4 / 5

Energy Efficiency

4 / 5

Value:

5 / 5

JoeGetRDone

fromSioux Falls, SD

What is your age range?35-44

Gender:Male

Caldera Moments

PostedJune 23, 2015

We love every minute we spend in our hot tub with family and friends. A true, mind settling experience that allows time for real conversations in a relaxing environment. Love it!!

Response from Caldera SpasBy Ben, Customer Service, June 25, 2015

What a great way to spend time with each other - so happy you are enjoying those moments with your Vanto model spa! Thanks for sharing!

Review 220 for Vanto

Overall rating

5 / 5

Comfort