Buying a wood-fired hot tub? Here are our tips!

Build your own perfect wood-fired hot tub with the help of our blog, in which we guide you through the various options, sizes and extras.

Buying a wood-fired hot tub? These are our tips! | About Arnita Qrest showroom ArnitaZutphen showroom · writes about maintenance3 min read · updated 22 Sep 2026 3 min read Updated September 22, 2026
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Relaxation in your own wood-fired hot tub

Looking to buy a wood-fired hot tub? Burning wood undoubtedly brings atmosphere and warmth to your garden. The crackling fire in the wood stove, the water slowly reaching temperature... And the best part? You can enjoy it all right at home, without even having to go outside, in your very own wood-fired hot tub. In this blog, we share tips to help you put together your perfect bubble bath!

Wood stove: internal or external?

A wood-fired hot tub with an internal wood stove looks compact and sleek, takes up less space outside the tub, and offers slightly fewer seats since the stove is built into the hot tub. The other variant has an external stove placed next to the hot tub, giving you maximum space on the inside instead. The difference in heating time is minimal.

Buying a wood-fired hot tub with an internal wood stove or an external wood stove.

Hot tub finish

The most natural and authentic finish is real wood. This gives a warm, luxurious look, but does require regular maintenance to keep it looking good. For maximum convenience, you can choose a modern synthetic finish: this material doesn't need treatment, is low-maintenance and generally fades less. Wood and synthetic are available in many attractive colours, so you can create a hot tub that perfectly matches your garden's design as well.

Extras

To complete your wellness experience, you can add underwater lighting, relaxing spa systems, and spa fragrances. For extra comfort, there are options like an entry rail, and for safety you can equip your hot tub heater with a spark arrestor or extension. For clean and clear water, we offer AquaFinesse water care products and filter systems.

Wood-fired hot tub extras for comfort and relaxation

Two-person wood-fired hot tub

A two-person wood-fired hot tub is ideal for those who want to relax together in peace and quiet. Thanks to its compact size, the hot tub heats up a bit faster and you use less wood than with larger models. In addition, a two-person version takes up less space in the garden and is often easier to install. Despite the smaller size, the tub offers plenty of comfort to sit back and relax, while you still enjoy the authentic experience of wood-fired bathing.

Wood-fired hot tub 4-8 person

A wood-fired hot tub for 4-8 people has a spacious tub and enough seating room for several people. A larger hot tub does require a bit more wood and garden space, but in return you get a relaxing and atmospheric wellness experience. The heating time is on average between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the hot tub's volume and weather conditions. Check out our 4-6 person model Q-tub XL and our Q-tub XXL for 6-8 people.

Buy a wood-fired hot tub and enjoy it in your own garden!

Looking to buy a wood-fired hot tub? Configure your own spa now in our configurator or come visit us!

Buying a wood-fired hot tub? These are our tips! | About Arnita Qrest showroom
About the author Arnita Arnita is an Advisor at Qrest Sauna's & Hottubs in Zutphen. Since 2022, she has been advising customers on the choice, installation and maintenance of wood-fired, electric and hybrid hot tubs, jacuzzis and outdoor saunas. Schedule an appointment More articles by Arnita
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