Saluspa Santa Monica Maxhold Energysense Smart Airjet 7 Gray

The scoop

Spotted a clearance tag on the Saluspa Santa Monica Maxhold Energysense Smart Airjet 7 in gray—and yes, that’s a mouthful of a name for an inflatable hot tub. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to add a spa to your backyard without the permanent installation headache, this might be it.

This is a 7-person inflatable hot tub from Saluspa’s premium line, featuring their Maxhold construction for better durability and Energysense technology to keep operating costs down. It’s equipped with an Airjet system that delivers those relaxing bubbles we’re all after, plus smart controls so you can manage settings without leaving the comfort of the water.

As for value, inflatable hot tubs typically run several hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on size and features, and a 7-person capacity puts this in the larger category. The Energysense tech is actually a meaningful feature since heating costs can sneak up on you—it’s designed to maintain temperature more efficiently than standard models. At clearance pricing, this could represent solid savings if you’ve already been researching this category.

The timing makes sense for clearance: we’re in mid-February, and outdoor leisure items often get marked down during winter months as Costco makes room for spring inventory. That said, patient shoppers know that setting up an inflatable spa now means it’s ready to go when warmer weather actually arrives in a couple months. Just keep in mind that clearance inventory is famously unpredictable—these aren’t getting restocked once they’re gone.

This is one of those purchases where doing your homework pays off—if you’ve been comparing models and know what similar units cost, you’ll recognize whether this clearance price works for your budget. Have you had good experiences with inflatable hot tubs, or are you team permanent installation all the way?