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The Makena® a full-featured, full-sized lounge spa model in the popular Paradise Series is perfect for daily personal care, family time and entertaining. The Makena features our signature comfort, performance and style amenities including 46 jets, 12 points-of-light, a backlit Acquarella® waterfall, and seating for up to 6 adults.
Overall rating:
4.8
/ 5
1 out of 1(100%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Makena
Review 1 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Hplessinger9
fromChambersburg, PA
What is your age range?18-24
Amazing oasis
PostedDecember 28, 2024
We loved the size of this spa and that it was a little bigger than the model below it. It gives you the extra foot room and space to relax with whoever you want in it with you. One thing that was favorable over this caldera spa vs the hot spring was the euphoria jet on the bottom it’s just a nice centerpiece for the tub and foot massager! We chose to make the tub salt water and so far it’s been amazing and it can test the salt level for you. The lights are a big plus for at night! I definitely recommend this tub as it’s a good size and has various water care options!
Review 2 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Tim22
fromWest Virginia
What is your age range?55-65
RELAXING! We love our spa!! It’s PERFECT!
PostedJuly 13, 2024
Best money ever spent! We absolutely love our spa!! It’s very relaxing not to mention it makes you feel young again!
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Makena
Overall rating
4
/
5
MN
fromMN
NO REGRETS - WONDERFUL SO FAR!
PostedJanuary 19, 2024
Big decision and way more of a learning curve than we expected but going for the Makena has been such a wonderful experience for us! were 1 month in of ownership. set up so smooth.The jets are crazy wonderful. We don't itch with the salt system and we find ourselves in it even when its 3 degrees out! we actually LOVE being out there in the cold. Its magical and a draw for our family and friends to let go of life and the phone and sit around and chat.
great for sore muscles and just warming the body up on a cold day. Water has stayed super clear but we are not yet confident when to add and when to just shock or do nothing. MN hot tubs service has been amazing! we just call and they reassure us or direct us and its usually just simple. Im guessing in a couple months we will have a routine. but, bottom line the enjoyment has been so very worth it. makes home a vacation place.
great for sore muscles and just warming the body up on a cold day. Water has stayed super clear but we are not yet confident when to add and when to just shock or do nothing. MN hot tubs service has been amazing! we just call and they reassure us or direct us and its usually just simple. Im guessing in a couple months we will have a routine. but, bottom line the enjoyment has been so very worth it. makes home a vacation place.
Review 4 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
BTKS
fromTexas
What is your age range?55-65
This Spa Is What The Doctor Ordered
PostedAugust 21, 2023
Our Mekena Spa is such a great asset to our household. The ability to access hydrotherapy any time it is needed or wanted is invaluable. The Fresh Water Salt System makes the management of water chemisty a breeze. The time and effort that is required to keep the spa at peak performance is minimal.
Time spent in our Makena spa is quality family time. It is a time to catch up with each other and have necessary conversations. Our time soaking and receiving hydrotherapy in our spa is a great bonding time for us. This spa is a quality product providing quality benefits.
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Makena
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
4
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Ducky
fromCarson City
What is your age range?45-54
ducky in the tub
PostedMay 3, 2023
We love every sit in the tub. Lots of room for a small family
Review 6 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Tom
fromVirginia Beach, VA
Our First Hot Tub
PostedJuly 24, 2022
We looked at quite a few hot tubs but wanted one that had a salt system. The Caldera Makena was the perfect fit for us...A little larger in size and would fit perfectly on our new paver/patio in our back yard.
Just had it delivered a week ago and the startup steps have been very easy to follow. Jet system has been awesome and love the waterfall & lighting.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Makena
Overall rating
2
/
5
Comfort
3
/
5
Quality:
2
/
5
Ease of Water Care
2
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
2
/
5
gdahls
fromChattanooga, TN
Would be a nice tub, if it worked
PostedJune 16, 2022
Bought the tub 4 months ago and for 3 months I have had a non-functioning salt system. It still doesn't work and Caldera is not providing the support to get it fixed. Now I need to find out what actions I can take to recover my wasted money.
By Customer Service Caldera Kylie, June 24, 2022
Oh, no! We're sorry to hear that you've struggled with your FreshWater Salt system. We are always happy to help work with you to get your water care routine in place and ensure you're getting the most out of your spa.
We have a start-up guide on our site that can be very helpful when starting with your new FreshWater Salt system. It can be found here: https://www.calderaspas.com/owners-corner/manuals#freshwater-manuals
We would like to get more information from you though so please keep an eye out for an email from us so that we can gather more info and see how we can help. We look forward to working with you!
Kylie - Customer Care
We have a start-up guide on our site that can be very helpful when starting with your new FreshWater Salt system. It can be found here: https://www.calderaspas.com/owners-corner/manuals#freshwater-manuals
We would like to get more information from you though so please keep an eye out for an email from us so that we can gather more info and see how we can help. We look forward to working with you!
Kylie - Customer Care
Review 8 for Makena
Overall rating
4
/
5
Chas
fromGalveston, TX
What is your age range?45-54
Makena Spa on Galveston Island
PostedJune 10, 2022
This is not a plug-and-play experience; however, I should be able to sync what I need and learn the spa’s functions with little trouble. This is not the case. But I’ll get there.
We have the upgraded Bluetooth speaker system but there’s not a way to connect to it. At least, after nearly 6 months, we haven’t found it. Neither have our guests. Nor Google.
Spa is super comfortable and has a high quality appearance. The amenities are impressive.
I’ll have to call and figure out the speaker system by calling the office.
We have the upgraded Bluetooth speaker system but there’s not a way to connect to it. At least, after nearly 6 months, we haven’t found it. Neither have our guests. Nor Google.
Spa is super comfortable and has a high quality appearance. The amenities are impressive.
I’ll have to call and figure out the speaker system by calling the office.
Review 9 for Makena
Overall rating
3
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
3
/
5
Value:
2
/
5
Erica
fromMinnesota
What is your age range?35-44
not a fan of saltwater
PostedJune 9, 2022
Saltwater tub was supposed to be so easy to care for. I have owned my tub since September 2021 and have not yet been able to equalize my chemicals. I take in samples and they say they are ok and go home and do this and I do it and I still am not getting it. Also, I was told that the saltwater tubs generate gas chlorine. and apparently they do. but you still have to put liquid chlorine in as well.
By Customer Service Caldera Kylie, June 27, 2022
Thanks for reaching out, we appreciate your feedback. I would be frustrated too since you've been working on this since September and I'd like to help. Water care can take a little time to get right but once you do it should be a breeze. Keep an eye out for an email from us so that we can see how we might be able to assist.
In the meantime, be sure to check out the FreshWater Salt System owner's manual that can be found here: https://www.calderaspas.com/owners-corner/manuals#freshwater-manuals
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Kylie - Customer Care
In the meantime, be sure to check out the FreshWater Salt System owner's manual that can be found here: https://www.calderaspas.com/owners-corner/manuals#freshwater-manuals
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Kylie - Customer Care
Review 10 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Firefighter nurse
fromGettysburg, PA
What is your age range?45-54
Sleep benefit
PostedJune 7, 2022
This is the best purchase we have made for our household. A quick soak in the hot tub just before bed has greatly improved our sleep. My wife and I have had issues sleeping through the night, now after we get out of our hot tub we are able to relax and sleep soundly through the night.
1 of 4 found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Bjromaine
fromWestern New York
What is your age range?Over 65
Great tub
PostedJune 5, 2022
All aspects are great. A little concerned about the efficiency as I have not received my first electric bill. So easy to maintain. Surely relaxes the mind and body. The dealership I bought it from is outstanding with their knowledge, support and advice. We love this tub.
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
KMDe
fromMassachusetts
What is your age range?35-44
Backyard escape
PostedMay 31, 2022
We’ve had this hot tub for about 6 months now and have zero regrets about the purchase. Delivery and set up were a breeze and the water was good to go within a few days of the tubs arrival. The corner seats in the Makena are nice and deep and the jets are so much more powerful than in our previous hot tub. The fresh water salt system gives the water an amazing soft, almost silky feel… no sticky chemical feel on your skin when you get out. The water is easy to maintain after a little learning curve due to the fresh water salt system. Overall this purchase is a 10/10 and we would recommend it to anyone whose looking.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Natalie21
fromWaukon, IA
What is your age range?35-44
WONDERFUL
PostedMay 31, 2022
we LOVE it!!! sit in it everynight and have less aches and pains! best purchase ever. people said hot tubs were a lot of maintance, they aren't! super easy
Review 14 for Makena
Overall rating
4
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
3
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
2
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
Ddbianco
fromBarto, Pa
Expected better
PostedMay 31, 2022
Electric usage is much higher than expected or listed. Quality of tub case is poor. Already have one side separating from wood interior that’s after already fixing another side. Stereo connects when it wants and is very finicky. Pumps are fairly quiet and water life has been good with the salt system. Cartridges are a bit expensive but far better than dealing with chlorine
Review 15 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Bill'sMakena
fromAZ
What is your age range?Over 65
Great spa
PostedMay 31, 2022
After having had 4 Hot Springs spas over the past 30 years, this Caldera spa does not disappoint. Watkins quality, at a slightly lower cost point as compared to Hot Springs.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
Mark
fromVirginia
What is your age range?55-65
Salt water is so much easier
PostedMay 24, 2022
After having chlorine system this Salt system is the best after you get it set to start. So far I would give this model and system 5 stars.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
BJRomaine
fromClifton Springs, NY
What is your age range?Over 65
wonderful hot tub
PostedMay 14, 2022
Love this hot tub...dealership was so knowledgeable, helpful and a pleasure doing business with. UP and running in about 2 hours, able to use the hot tub in about 8 hours after treating and letting the water warm up.
Super good product.
Super good product.
Review 18 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
4
/
5
Hot Tub Eddie
fromGreensboro, NC
What is your age range?55-65
Lov'in my spa
PostedFebruary 9, 2022
I highly recommend the Paradise/Makena spa to anyone looking for a quality easy to use spa. I am in it almost every night.......Luv it!
Review 19 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
/
5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
4
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Rach
fromMillinocket
Love It!
PostedJanuary 13, 2022
We love our new hot tub. We have our coffee in the hot tub every day.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Customer Care, January 27, 2022
Coffee in a hot tub every day sounds delightful! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying your spa everyday. Thank you for being part of our Caldera family.
Review 20 for Makena
Overall rating
5
/
5
JCS14
fromLebanon, PA
What is your age range?35-44
Great therapeutic tub
PostedDecember 3, 2021
Great therapeutic tub. Nice jets and great layouts.