Which brands offer the best wood-fired hot tub prices in the UK? Comparing Royal Tubs, Skargards, Gardenvity and other top brands

Photo credit: Gardenvity

When it comes to buying a hot tub, we’re all about comfort, quality and exciting features, but price is always a major factor to consider too. So, let’s compare the wood-fired hot tub prices from the top five brands in the UK – Royal Tubs, Gardenvity, Skargards, The Log Company (Kirami) and TimberIN. 

Pricing is, of course, subject to seasonality, marketing strategies and economic fluctuations, which is why our article may become slightly outdated within a matter of months, or even days after we post it. While these prices may not be 100% exact in future, they do give you a general sense and a great indication of the different costs on the market so you can compare and contrast each brand. The price figures discussed here are valid as of October 2022.

The differences between the prices of wood-fired hot tub models produced by each brand are because of a range of factors: the materials used, technical design solutions, aesthetics and packaging. There is no doubt that it matters a great deal whether a simple screw is driven by a carpenter from York or someone from the Scottish Highlands. Equally, the overall quality of wood-fired hot tubs depends not only on their price, but on details such as where they are manufactured as well. However, these extra details would be hard to calculate and compare clearly, so we have decided to instead consider different features and components of wood-fired hot tubs as the basis for our price comparison. Armed with this information, you will be able to decide on the overall look and quality of the products and get a clue of how much the different components cost depending on the seller.

When discussing prices, it is critical to state at the very beginning that the starting hot tub prices displayed by many brands on their websites will often increase substantially once you add everything you need to your order.

This is our longest comparison article, so feel free to scroll through to the parts that are most relevant to you, or get yourself a cuppa to sit down and read the whole thing.

What does a wood-fired hot tub order generally include?

1. The hot tub with or without a liner and wood-burner stove
2. Delivery
3. VAT and customs/import duties (if made outside the UK)
4. Important parts and accessories without which you would not be able to use the hot tub fully:

• water filter
• massage system 
• steps
• full chimney assembly (with heat protection, rain cowl)
• drain tap
• cover

You will see that some sellers include most of the above, while others will show the ‘from £X’ price just for the hot tub alone

Component price comparison between the top wood-fired hot tub brands

Let’s now review the top wood-fired hot tub brands in the UK and compare how much they charge for a range of different essential hot tub components.

Essential components – for using your hot tub safely and comfortably immediately after assembly

Component / Price at different sellers	Royal Tubs	Skargards	Gardenvity	Kirami (The Log Company)	TimberIN
Wood-burning heater	Royal Tubs	Integrated stove £525 (AISI 430) £735 (AISI 304) External stove prices not displayed	Skargards	Prices not displayed	Gardenvity	Integrated stove £550 (AISI 304) £700 (AISI 316) External stove £550 (AISI 304, 26 kW) £650 (AISI 304, 30 kW) £700 (AISI 316, 26 kW) £850 (AISI 316, 30 kW)	Kirami (The Log Company)	External stove £793 (AlMg3 marine aluminium, 19 kW) £1,082 (AlMg3 marine aluminium, 22 kW) £1,278 (AlMg3 marine aluminium, 29 kW) £1,539 (AlMg3 marine aluminium, 35 kW) £1,864 (AlMg3 marine aluminium, 42 kW) Internal submerged stove £731 (AlMg3 marine aluminium, 28 kW)	TimberIN	Prices not displayed
Cladding	Royal Tubs	Thermowood with treatment £320	Skargards	Price not displayed	Gardenvity	Thermowood £45	Kirami (The Log Company)	Price not displayed	TimberIN	Thermowood €320 (£280) Larch €230 (£201)
Steps	Royal Tubs	Wide bespoke £210	Skargards	Standard wooden steps £290	Gardenvity	Standard wooden steps £75	Kirami (The Log Company)	Coal black £98–£106 Thermowood £115–424 Red cedar £171–£387 (Depends on model and size)	TimberIN	Standard wooden steps €60 (£52) Two-tier wooden steps €190 (£166) Three-tier wooden steps €250 (£218)
Full chimney assembly (with heat guards and rain cowl)	Royal Tubs	£125	Skargards	£370	Gardenvity	£185	Kirami (The Log Company)	£233	TimberIN	Price not displayed
Drain tap	Royal Tubs	£70	Skargards	Price not displayed	Gardenvity	£70	Kirami (The Log Company)	£58	TimberIN	External water tap + Quick adapter for garden hose set €95 (£83)

Highly recommended features – for greater comfort and easier maintenance

Component / Price at different sellers	Royal Tubs	Skargards	Gardenvity	Kirami (The Log Company)	TimberIN
Cover	Royal Tubs	Insulated, bi-foldable £425 Wooden, fibreglass lids (prices not displayed)	Skargards	Insulated, bi-foldable £720 Premium lid, bi-foldable £970	Gardenvity	Insulated, bi-foldable £450	Kirami (The Log Company)	Wooden lid £482 ABS (plastic) lid £268 Insulated, bi-foldable £428–£673 (depends on model and size)	TimberIN	Insulated, bi-foldable €420 (£367) Fibreglass, wooden lid (prices not displayed)
Massage system	Royal Tubs	Combined air jets (4 nozzles) and hydro jets (8 nozzles) £525 Hydro jets only, 6 or 10 nozzles Air jets only Prices not displayed	Skargards	Air jets, 6 nozzles £580	Gardenvity	Air jets, 12 nozzles £550 Air jets, 20 nozzles £650 Hydro jets, 10 nozzles £650 Hydro jets, 20 nozzles £950	Kirami (The Log Company)	Hydro jets Price not displayed	TimberIN	Air massage, 12 nozzles €590 (£516) Hydro jets, 6 nozzles €620 (£542)
Water filter	Royal Tubs	Subversive Skimatic filter £210 Sabd filter, UV lamp Prices not displayed	Skargards	Sand filter system £510	Gardenvity	Integrated cartridge filter £250 Sand filter with fibre balls £550 Sand filter with fibre balls and UV-C lamp £950	Kirami (The Log Company)	Sand filter £412	TimberIN	Sand filter €680 (£594)
Electric heater	Royal Tubs	Price not displayed	Skargards	£160, 2 kW	Gardenvity	£550, 3 kW	Kirami (The Log Company)	£337, 2 kW £347, 3 kW	TimberIN	€600 (£524), 6 kW €780 (£682), 9 or 12 kW €860 (£751), 15 or 18 kW

Nice-to-have’s – non-essential features that can be practical or fun

Component / Price at different sellers	Royal Tubs	Skargards	Gardenvity	Kirami (The Log Company)	TimberIN
LEDs	Royal Tubs	1 underwater LED light £210 2 or 3 underwater LED lights Prices not displayed	Skargards	1 underwater LED light £310	Gardenvity	1 underwater LED light £250 10 mini underwater LED lights £250 10 mini exterior LED lights £250	Kirami (The Log Company)	Medium size £260 Large size £292	TimberIN	2 LED lights €240 (£210) 4 LED lights €400 (£349)
Wi-Fi control	Royal Tubs	–	Skargards	–	Gardenvity	–	Kirami (The Log Company)	–	TimberIN	Voice-control for massage system €160 (£140) Voice-control for electric heater system €190 (£166)
Minibar	Royal Tubs	£55	Skargards	£120	Gardenvity	£50	Kirami (The Log Company)	Thermowood £112–£138 Red cedar £171–204 (depending on model and size)	TimberIN	Price not displayed
Drink holder	Royal Tubs	–	Skargards	–	Gardenvity	£40	Kirami (The Log Company)	£82	TimberIN	–
Floating drink tray	Royal Tubs	–	Skargards	–	Gardenvity	–	Kirami (The Log Company)	Plastic £20 Red cedar £160	TimberIN	–
Paddle for water stirring	Royal Tubs	£55	Skargards	–	Gardenvity	£50	Kirami (The Log Company)	£31	TimberIN	Price not displayed
Thermometer	Royal Tubs	–	Skargards	Price not displayed	Gardenvity	–	Kirami (The Log Company)	£9	TimberIN	Price not displayed
Thermal insulation	Royal Tubs	–	Skargards	–	Gardenvity	£150	Kirami (The Log Company)	–	TimberIN	Wall insulation €145 (£126) Bottom insulation€100 (£87)
Hearth plate	Royal Tubs	–	Skargards	£110	Gardenvity	£70	Kirami (The Log Company)	£40	TimberIN	–
Hose fittings	Royal Tubs	–	Skargards	–	Gardenvity	£20	Kirami (The Log Company)	–	TimberIN	External water tap + Quick adapter for garden hose set €95 (£83)
Assembly service	Royal Tubs	–	Skargards	–	Gardenvity	£379	Kirami (The Log Company)	£200	TimberIN	–

Prices displayed are valid as of October 2022

Product range and prices by seller

Skargards

Options to choose from

• Product lines: classical Panel and luxury Regal
• Shape: Round
• Size: Panel – intended to be used for 4-5 people (190 cm diameter) and 6-8 people (220 cm diameter); Regal standard – 5-7 people (190 cm); Regal DualBurn – 5-7 people (190 cm) and 8-10 people (220 cm).
• Liner: Fibreglass
• Exterior cladding: Thermowood
• Heater: Internal (direct heating) stove, standard integrated circulation stove and DualBurn wood-fired heater
• Water filter: External sand filter
• Massage system: Bubble jets (air) with 6 nozzles

Cost

At the lower end of Skargards’ price list, you will find the classic Panel hot tub starting from £2,990 for the smaller size and £3,490 for the larger version.

Given its Swedish quality, mesmerising looks, Skargards’ presence in the wood-fired hot tub market and a range of other factors, the initial prices on this brand’s website appear more than just attractive. What you should be alerted to, however, is that you will have to add things like an insulated lid, steps, chimney heat guard, water filter or a massage system as extra accessories. Some of these are crucial for safe and efficient hot tub use, so please bear the prices of these components in mind – which are not that cheap to start with.

The largest, most all-inclusive Skargards model available is their marvellous and spacious 8-10 seater Regal (looks absolutely stunning!) model with a DualBurn stove which costs £8,410 with all of the best accessories included.

A Regal hot tub for 5-7 people with a fibreglass liner and a standard burner (starting at £3,590), insulated lid, side shelf, SPA system, steps, chimney guard, chimney rain cowl and water filter (all of these parts combined add another £2,900) make for a total of £6,490.

UK mainland shipping is included in the price too. A £100 transport fee applies to shipments to Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland, and those living in offshore island regions have to get a tailored quote.
Check out all of the Skargards hot tub models here.

Skargards Regal wood-fired hot tub. Photo credit: Skargards.

Gardenvity

Options to choose from

• Product lines: Essential (fibreglass liner) and Premium (acrylic liner)
• Shape: Round, square (quattro) and oval (ofuro)
• Size: 1-2 seater (100 x 170 cm); 6-8 people (180 cm); 8-10 people (200 or 204 cm)
• Liner: Fibreglass and acrylic
• Exterior cladding: Thermowood
• Heater: Integrated or external wood-fired stove and electric (3 kW) Steel type AISI 304 or AISI 316
• Water filter: Sand filter, cartridge filter, UV disinfection module
• Massage system: Air jets (12 or 20 nozzles), hydro currents (10 or 20 nozzles) or a combination of both

Cost

The best thing about Gardenvity’s pricing is its what-you-see-is-what-you-get approach. If they show £4,650 on a price tag of a 1-2 seater Essential hot tub, it means you’re paying exactly £4,650 for everything you need to use their hot tub in a safe and enjoyable way right after you finish assembling it in your garden. This means it comes with a heater with a protected chimney, air-jet spa system with LED lighting, water filter, steps, insulated cover, plus those extra things that are nice to have – a side shelf, a stirring paddle, and hose fitting. They’re all there ready and waiting for you!

The 1-2 seater Essential hot tub starting from £4,650 is the cheapest hot tub you can purchase from Gardenvity today.

The largest and most all-inclusive model you can get from Gardenvity is the Premium model for 8-10 people (PRO edition) with an acrylic liner and a wide range of possible accessories (40 massage jets, 21 LED lights, as well as a headrest, handrail, towel bar, and so on and so forth) to make it look amazing and ensure ease of use and comfort. The total price is £8,370.

The Essential hot tub for 6-8 people from Gardenvity which comes with a fibreglass liner, integrated heater, Thermowood cladding, water filter, massage system, insulated cover and steps will cost you £5,400.

Gardenvity offers kerbside delivery. The price depends on your location (£134–£434). Placement & Assembly service costs an extra £379.

Check out all Gardenvity hot tub models here.

Gardenvity Premium Quattro wood-fired hot tub. Photo credit: Gardenvity.

Royal Tubs

Options to choose from

• Product lines: Ofuro (oval-shaped hot tub for two), Wooden (most natural option without a liner), and Deluxe (most luxurious option with fibreglass or acrylic liner)
• Shape: Oval (ofuro) and round
• Size: Ofuro – 1-2 people (150 x 75 cm, 160 x 100 or 190 x 120 cm);
  Deluxe – 6-8 people (200 cm in diameter) or 8-10 people (220 cm);
  Wooden – 4-6 people (160 cm), 6-8 people (180 cm), 8-10 people (200 cm) or even 10-12 people (220 cm)
• Liner: Fibreglass, Acrylic
• Exterior cladding: Larch, Spruce, Red Cedar, Thermowood, Oak
• Heater: Internal, integrated, external, and/or electric 3kW, steel type AISI 304 and AISI 316
• Water filter: External sand filter, submersible cartridge filter, UV light
• Massage system: Air bubble, hydro (6 or 10 nozzles), combined (4 air jets and 8 hydro jets)

Cost

On their website, Royal Tubs presents prices for the current special offers they have in stock. Any hot tub model and features you choose to configure is subject to an individualised quote: You need to go through the process of designing your desired hot tub options and then request a price.

The off-grid package of a 1-2 seater Ofuro hot tub from Royal Tubs costs £2,950, which is the cheapest model, but it includes all of the essential parts that you need in a hot tub, such as a chimney with a cap, wooden lid, drain tap and steps. 

A comparative model for 6-8 people with an acrylic liner, all necessary components (including an insulated cover, minibar, steps, massage system, subversive cartridge water filter and more) comes in at £5,460.  

The largest and most all-inclusive model you can get from Royal Tubs, as per individual configuration and receiving a quote in but a few minutes, was calculated at £9,713. This was by selecting a Deluxe XL model for 8-10 people, featuring an acrylic liner, oak cladding and all of the best possible features and accessories for maximum enjoyment and experience of hot tubbing in a Royal Tubs spa.

Before purchasing, you must obtain an individual delivery quote from Royal Tubs.
Visit the Royal Tubs hot tub range here.

Royal Tubs Deluxe wood-fired hot tub. Photo credit: Royal Tubs

The Log Company (Kirami)

Options to choose from

• Product lines: Original, Comfort (models with unique liners to add comfort) and Premium (best design materials)
• Shape: Oval (ofuro), round and square (Premium Grandy XL)
• Size: Tiny – 1-2 people (202 x 91 cm and 156 x 90); Round – 2-4 people (170 cm in diameter), 4-6 people (170 cm), 6-8 people (200 cm); Grandy XL – 8-12 people (247 cm)
• Liner: LDPE plastic
• Exterior cladding: CoalBlack, DarkWalnut, Thermowood, Red Cedar
• Heater: external wood-burners MICU (18 kW), CULT (22 kW), MACU (29 kW), CUBE (35 kW), TUBE (42 kW)
• Water filter: Mass filter with fibre media, cartridge filter, or hang on filter
• Massage system: Hydro jets

What is especially unique and interesting about The Log Company’s hot tubs is that it also offers pre-owned hot tubs (subject to availability) and a hot tub hiring service to test out a hot tub, or just enjoy it for a short period.

Cost

The most basic Kirami hot tubs will start from £3,090 for the medium-sized (up to 4 people) wood-fired hot tub with a plastic liner and 18 kW wood-fired heater. This package includes a plastic cover, thermometer and an ash shovel. You will have to add steps as an extra accessory before checking out your purchase. You also have the opportunity to upgrade your hot tub package by buying a cover, heater grate and grate bed as accessories. However, we do admit to being somewhat confused about whether you would be able to use the heater without the grate.

Kirami’s top of the range model is the unique Grandy XL model valued at £9,900. For a mid-range, more conventional premium product, Kirami offers the Premium Steady Flow hot tub together with a range of their best accessories, including hybrid heating and hydro massage systems, for £6,974.

The Comfort line 6-8 seater with Thermowood cladding, plastic liner, insulated cover and steps, but no water filter or massage system, starts from £5,250. 

The Log Company (Kirami) offers plenty of options to choose from and the displayed prices include almost everything you will need to start using your hot tub right away. By the way, The Log Company, as its name suggests, also offers the convenience of buying firewood on their website, too!

Delivery throughout most parts of the UK is free of charge, but you will need a quote for the Scottish Highlands, offshore islands and Ireland. Free collection from the company’s warehouse is also available. The Log Company offers an assembly service which costs an extra £200.

The Log Company’s current price list is available to view here.

Kirami Steady Flow M wood-fired hot tub. Photo credit: The Log Company

TimberIN

The TimberIN website is a bit tricky to navigate in order to find everything they have got to offer, which makes it especially complicated to compare the different options. But here we go – we have dedicated the time to in-depth browsing to provide you with the below summary.

Options to choose from

• Product lines: Wellness (luxurious design), Vintage (rustic design), Wooden (most natural model), Ofuro (oval shaped for 2 people), Terrace (to sink/build in a deck or the ground)
• Shape: Oval (ofuro), round and square
• Size: 1-2 people; Round – 4-6 people (160 cm in diameter), 6-8 people (180 cm), 8-10 people (200 cm), 10-12 people (220 cm); Square – 160 x 160 cm, 180 x 180 cm, 200 x 200 cm, 220 x 220 cm (welcoming up to 16 people!)
• Liner: Fibreglass, polypropylene
• Exterior cladding: Spruce, Larch, Thermowood
• Heater: External, integrated or internal wood stove, electric heater, steel type AISI 430 and AISI 316
• Water filter: Sand filter, UV lamp
• Massage system: Hydromassage (6 nozzles), air bubbles (12 nozzles)

TimberIN offers a unique product that no other brand has created – a sunken jacuzzi wood-fired hot tub.

Cost

Although it’s not that easy to locate a clear list of TimberIN’s full product range on their website, as its functionality is in need of some improvements, with time and patience, you’ll get there. We recommend you try to start your search here.

Important: Since TimberIN is not a UK-registered company, their prices include 0% VAT and you will need to pay the customs clearance fee of 20% of the total hot tub price. This means you have to add at least another fifth to any prices seen on their website as well as in our comparison guide. This information has been confirmed by a TimberIN staff member.

The most affordable TimberIN wood-fired ofuro hot tubs start from approximately €1,710 (~ £1,490), but please note that this only includes a wooden tub without a heater. Adding an external heater, insulated cover, water filter, air massage system, chimney protection, water drain with hose connections and shipping, the price more than doubles to €4,135 (£3,600)!

The most all-inclusive model you can buy from TimberIN is probably their SMART Pellet Thermowood model for 6-8 people which features all of the best accessories (even a Wi-Fi control app and hybrid heating system featuring a 15 kW electric heater) and a unique pellet stove for the jaw-dropping €9,444 (£8,222).

The TimberIN Rojal hot tub for 6-8 people with Thermowood finish, fibreglass liner, integrated stove, insulated cover, massage system and water filtration systems, 2 LEDs, and shipping totals at €5,150 (£4,484).

You will be asked to check the shipping box as you start selecting accessories. TimberIN has a charge of €180 (£157) for delivery to central England and Wales, or €390 (£340) to other parts of the UK and Ireland.

We recommend you check out how TimberIN’s Rojal model looks directly on their e-store here since we don’t have permission to publish their visual material.

We hope this comprehensive price comparison has provided you with the information you need when deciding on which hot tub to buy from which brand. We promise to come back and update the prices if noticeable changes occur. For now, make the most of this extensive guide to offer a better understanding of what you can expect to pay for your dream wood-fired hot tub!