Before you order
- Footprint and filled weight
Footprint : 2.1 × 2.3 m (4.8 m²), 93 cm high.
With an empty weight of 450 kg and a capacity of 980 litres of water, the San Diego hot tub weighs about 1,430 kg once filled, not counting bathers.
To enjoy your hot tub fully and safely, choose a flat, stable and strong enough surface, ideally a suitable concrete slab.
Would you like to install it on a timber or composite deck, or on a raised structure? That is entirely possible, provided a professional checks its load capacity beforehand.
Our team is on hand to help you prepare your installation.
- Delivery access
Dimensions of the hot tub packed on its pallet: 223 × 237 × 103 cm.
Your hot tub is packed and transported on its side to make handling easier.
Before ordering, check the size of every opening on the way (gate, path, door…) to its final position.
Not sure about access? Talk to your sales advisor! A simple video of the way in lets us study the delivery options and get you the most suitable quote from our partner carriers.
- First heat-up
Fitted with a 3,000 W heater, our Intense and Alu-Teck hot tubs heat up by about 2 °C per hour, and up to 4 °C per hour on the most compact models, depending on the volume of water and the outdoor conditions.
Our tip: always keep the insulated cover closed while heating, to limit heat loss and help your hot tub warm up faster.
- Electricity – how to prepare your hot tub's connection
Our hot tubs are delivered set up for 400 V three-phase, but can also run on 230 V single-phase once a qualified professional has fitted an electrical bridge.
For a single-phase installation, you will need:
- A 3G6 mm² electrical cable.
- A dedicated line with a 32 A circuit breaker and a 30 mA residual current device, depending on the model's specifications.
- A direct connection of the cable into your hot tub's control unit, with no plug in between.
Important: the cable from your electrical panel to your hot tub must be run and connected by a qualified electrician, who will check the cable size and the protections required.
Do you have three-phase power? Your hot tub can keep its original setup, with a suitable connection.
Need advice? Our team is here to help and will give you all the technical information you need to prepare your installation before delivery.
Electrical specifications are to be confirmed according to the model and the setup of your installation.
- Maintenance – an easy-care hot tub!
Make the most of your hot tub with quick, simple maintenance!
To keep your water clean and your filtration at its best, rinse your TropicSpa-approved filter once a week and replace it every 3 months. Handy: it is changed without any tools!
You will find every product you need to look after your water in the TropicSpa online shop.
Need advice? Your sales advisor or our customer service team will help you choose the products best suited to your hot tub.
With TropicSpa, maintenance is simple and the pleasure stays complete!
San Diego hot tub at a glance
The San Diego is a large family 6-seater in contemporary aluminium cladding. 133 jets including 22 illuminated, two water columns, a waterfall and floor LEDs: the most complete equipment in our aluminium range.
Highlights
- Maintenance-free aluminium and composite cladding
- 5 seats and 1 lounger
- 133 jets including 22 illuminated and 10 XL rotating jets
- Two 2,200 W massage pumps and an air pump
- Illuminated water columns, waterfall and floor LEDs
The designer 6-seater
The San Diego offers the generosity of a large family hot tub with an aluminium exterior that fears neither rain nor sun. No stain, no treatment: it keeps its original appearance.
Complete equipment
Skimmer, programming, frost protection mode and Bluetooth music come as standard; Balboa Wi-Fi control and the AquaPure UV lamp are available as options.
Tropic Spa Energy
- B
San Diego hot tub: class B on the Tropic Spa Energy index, from A (most efficient) to G.
Specifications
Dimensions and weight
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 210 × 230 × 93 cm |
|---|---|
| Water volume | 980 litres |
| Empty weight | 450 kg |
| Package size on pallet (L × W × H) | 223 × 237 × 103 cm |
Hydromassage
| Air pump | 1 × 400 W |
|---|---|
| Massage jets | 133 |
| XL rotating jets | 10 |
| XL fixed jets | 7 |
| L fixed jets | 48 |
| Air jets (bubbles) | 46 |
| Massage pumps | 2 × 2,200 W |
| Filtration pump | 1 × 250 W |
Comfort and ambience
| Seated positions | 5 |
|---|---|
| Loungers | 1 |
| Headrests | Yes, ergonomic comfort |
| LED-lit jets | 22 |
| Chromotherapy LED spotlights | 1 |
| Perimeter mood LEDs | 26 |
| Illuminated water columns | 2 |
| Waterfall | 1 |
| Aromatherapy | Yes |
| LED floor lighting | Yes |
| Speakers | 2 |
| Bluetooth music | Yes |
Water quality
| Skimmer (surface skimmer) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Filters | Screw-in cartridges |
Construction
| Anti-corrosion treatment | Yes |
|---|---|
| Frame | Stainless steel |
| Insulation | Triple thermal insulation (ISO 14000 standard) |
| Insulated floor | Yes |
| Base | ABS (rot-proof) |
| Cladding | Aluminium and composite (Alu-Teck) |
Electricity and controls
| Heater | 1 × 3,000 W |
|---|---|
| Frost protection mode | Yes |
| Scheduling | Programmable heating and filtration |
| Dry-run protection | Yes |
| Connection | Dedicated circuit installed by an electrician, with residual current protection; invoice to be enclosed with the warranty registration. |
| Power supply | 220 V single-phase or 380 V three-phase |
| Electronics | KL20, built-in Bluetooth |
Warranty
| Shell and frame | 20 years |
|---|---|
| Electronics and plumbing | 5 years |
| Shell surface | 7 years |
Compare with similar models
| Model | San Diego hot tubThis model |
Acapulco hot tub | Phocea hot tub | Lévitation hot tub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price incl. VAT | €10,199 | from €5,199 | €4,990 | from €9,999 |
| Seats | 6 seats including 1 lounger | 6 seats including 1 lounger | 6 seats including 2 loungers | 7 seats including 2 loungers |
| Jets | 133 | 24 to 138 | 112 | 201 |
| Dimensions | 210 × 230 × 93 cm | 208 × 208 × 90 cm | 208 × 208 × 89 cm | 290 × 230 × 98 cm |
| Water capacity | 980 L | 980 L | 1,050 L | 1,880 L |
| Filled weight | approx. 1,430 kg | approx. 1,430 kg | approx. 1,320 kg | approx. 2,380 kg |
| Warranty | 20-year warranty on shell and frame | 20-year warranty on shell and frame | 5-year warranty on tub and frame | 20-year warranty on shell and frame |
| Details | See details of the Acapulco hot tub | See details of the Phocea hot tub | See details of the Lévitation hot tub |
Customer testimonials
Our customers talk about us, on video.
Videos in French, made and published by Tropic Spa.
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Play the video "A couple of customers share their experience" (YouTube)
A couple of customers share their experience
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Play the video "Mrs Beuchat chose Tropic Spa" (YouTube)
Mrs Beuchat chose Tropic Spa
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Play the video "Mr Carle's holiday cottage chose Tropic Spa" (YouTube)
Mr Carle's holiday cottage chose Tropic Spa


