Blog by All Weather Leisure - Shrewsbury

Enjoying the best hot tub experience at home goes beyond just the jet settings and temperature of the bubbling water. Your surroundings play such an important role in your comfort, privacy, and year-round enjoyment of your hot tub. 

One key consideration for your experience is your hot tub shelter. Whether you are thinking of a classic hot tub gazebo, an innovative shelter solution such as a Covana automated cover, or the stylish simplicity and versatility of a Jacuzzi pergola, the right structure can transform your outdoor space.

If you need help in making the right choice of shelter for your hot tub, then read on to learn more about the unique benefits and considerations associated with some of the most popular shelter options available. 

We’re here to help you choose the shelter solution to complement your hot tub, your garden space, and your lifestyle.

The classic hot tub gazebo

If you are drawn to a shelter solution that shields you from the elements, provides a little privacy and contributes to an atmosphere of pure relaxation, then the classic hot tub gazebo can be very alluring. This free-standing structure creates a defined space for your hot tub and can be crafted with a variety of different materials, though the natural appeal of wood has made timber the most common choice.

Gazebos come in various shapes and sizes to fit different hot tub models, and can feature enclosed or semi enclosed sides, as well as different roofing choices, such as tiled roofs, wooden roofs, or even transparent roofing sections to allow more natural light.

Gazebos provide many benefits to hot tub owners, including:

• Weather protection: Gazebos provide good cover from rain, wind, or even the occasional snowfall, allowing you to enjoy your soak, undisturbed by the elements.
• Enhanced privacy: With the range of side and roof options, you can choose as much or as little privacy as you like. Create your own secluded retreat away from the prying eyes of neighbours!
• Potential for added features: The solid structure of a gazebo makes it ideal for adding extra features to help set the mood. Think integrated lighting or sound systems, or retractable curtains for added shelter or privacy when you need it.

If you like the idea of a hot tub gazebo, there are some considerations to be made to ensure it is the right fit for you. For example, if you have a small garden and limited space surrounding your hot tub, then a gazebo may be too large. 

The innovative Covana automated hot tub cover

Whilst you may think of a hot tub cover as a fitted insulating solution to protect your hot tub, keep the water clean and reduce heat loss, Covana covers are more than just a protective layer. This style of modern shelter is a retractable hard cover that seamlessly transforms into a gazebo-like structure at the touch of a button. It’s this dual functionality that makes it such an appealing choice for hot tub owners.

When closed, a Covana cover provides good protection from the elements and great insulation, helping to retain heat and keep energy costs to a minimum. 

Some other key benefits of this kind of shelter include:

• Ease of use: This automated system smoothly raises or lowers the hard cover at the touch of a button, providing an instant shelter, or cover for your hot tub.

• Modern look: The sleek, modern design of Covana covers mean that they can enhance the aesthetics of your hot tub and outdoor space.

It’s important to also consider certain factors before selecting a modern hot tub cover. Most importantly, specific size requirements for installation mean it’s crucial to ensure there is a cover available that is compatible with your hot tub model and surrounding space. If you are buying a hot tub and shelter at the same time, then this can influence your choice of hot tub.

The stylish hot tub pergola

A hot tub pergola provides a sophisticated and highly versatile approach to sheltering your hot tub, particularly with luxury electric models from Jacuzzi and Remanso available. A pergola provides an open structure supported by posts and beams, and featuring an open or latticed roof, providing a blend of shelter and connection with the outdoors. 

The roof lattice or louvres of a pergola offer an open and airy feel that seamlessly integrates with your hot tub area and the surrounding landscape of your garden. Investing in a Jacuzzi pergola provides an extremely versatile shelter solution, with much more customisable shelter from light rain, and creating shade from the sun, as well as a little more privacy. Whilst many traditional pergolas feature an open latticed top, Jacuzzi pergolas feature electrically operated, customisable louvres, that can be opened or closed, depending on your shelter needs.

When choosing a pergola, you may want to consider how you can add more privacy to the sides. For example, you may wish to consider choosing a model that allows blinds to be fitted for extra shelter and privacy. You could also invest in outdoor screens, or placement of plants to provide a little more side cover when you need it.

Choosing the right hot tub shelter

When you are choosing a suitable shelter solution for your hot tub, there are a few factors to consider to ensure you make the best choice for your needs:

• Your budget: It’s important to choose the best available shelter for your budget so you can benefit from maximum enjoyment of your hot tub.
• Your desired level of privacy: Which choice will provide the level of privacy that you want to achieve.
• Weather protection: Think about how often you plan to make use of your hot tub throughout the year. If you really want to make use of it in all weather, then a shelter with the most weather protection is the right choice.
• Aesthetic preferences: Remember, as well as providing essential cover for your hot tub, the shelter you choose has to fit with your personal taste, and the overall aesthetics of your garden. 

Explore our range of garden buildings

Investing in a hot tub shelter – whether you opt for the classic elegance of a gazebo, innovative dual functionality of a Covana cover, or the adaptable style of a luxury pergola – offers important benefits for your hot tub experience. Each option provides their own level of protection from the elements, privacy, and a unique aesthetic, so the key to choosing the right shelter lies in considering your own specific needs.

To explore the range of shelters and garden buildings available, and find the perfect complement to your hot tub, we invite you to come and see us at one of our showrooms. With many years of experience in installing hot tubs and garden buildings, we know a thing or two about matching the right shelter with your chosen hot tub model to provide the perfect fit for your outdoor space.