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Dealer-sold acrylicEst. 1977Premium

Catalina Spas

Catalina prints a price on every hot tub model page, $14,499 to $19,999, so you can walk into the store with a number, but the brand is now an LPI, Inc. line built in Tennessee and the only retailer its site points to is LPI's own Aqua Living chain.

Best forBuyers who want a feature-heavy 220V acrylic tub and a printed price to hold the store quote against, and who are comfortable buying from a factory-owned store chain.

Country
United States
Market
north america
Price
$14,499 to $19,999
Premium
Dealer-sold acrylic
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Catalina is an old name with a new owner: since 2016 it has been an LPI brand built in Johnson City, Tennessee, and the only retailer its site points to is LPI's own Aqua Living chain. The upside is a printed price on every model, $14,499 to $19,999, which gives you a number to hold the store quote against. The downside is the warranty: only one model page spells it out, and 5 years on components with 18 months of labor is thin for a tub at this price. Get the full warranty for your exact model in writing, and budget a 220V 50A electrician on top.

Price tier
Premium
What it costs$14,499 to $19,999 USD

Prices listed on each Catalina Luxury model page on catalinaspas.com on 2026-10-14: Kennedy $14,499, Armstrong $15,499, Hampton $18,499, Carlton $18,499, Nantucket $19,999, Berkshire $19,999. Every model showed "Out of stock", so these are listed prices, not an online checkout. They exclude delivery, the hardwired 220V 50A electrical work every model needs, pad prep and options (the Hampton page lists upgrades such as the fire feature at $199 each).

catalinaspas.com hot tub line-up · Verified October 2026

Best ForBuyers who want a feature-heavy 220V acrylic tub and a printed price to hold the store quote against, and who are comfortable buying from a factory-owned store chain.
Avoid IfOnly the Berkshire page publishes warranty terms. For any other model, get the warranty document in writing before you pay a deposit.

Before you buy Catalina Spas

These are the fastest buyer pages to read next if this brand is on your shortlist.

From Catalina Spas

Official product imagery and links from the brand.

Catalina Luxury Berkshire 6-seat hot tub, manufacturer product photo
Catalina Luxury Berkshire 6-seat hot tub, manufacturer product photo. Image courtesy of Catalina Spas.
Catalina Luxury Nantucket 7-seat hot tub, manufacturer product photo
Catalina Luxury Nantucket 7-seat hot tub, manufacturer product photo. Image courtesy of Catalina Spas.

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Strengths & Considerations

Strengths

  • +Lists a price on every hot tub model page, from $14,499 for the 3-seat Kennedy to $19,999 for the Nantucket and Berkshire, which gives you a reference number before the sales conversation.
  • +Built in Johnson City, Tennessee by LPI, Inc., an employee-owned company that says it runs two plants totaling more than 444,000 square feet.
  • +Long standard equipment lists: the Hampton and Kennedy pages list Balboa SpaTouch 3 controls, UV sanitation, Balboa WiFi, 100 sq ft filtration and the Tuff Top cover as standard.

Watch Out For

  • −The only published warranty is short where repairs cost money: 5 years on major components and plumbing and 18 months of labor, from the Berkshire page.
  • −No dealer locator. The only retailer the site points to is Aqua Living, LPI's own factory-outlet chain, so a competing quote on the same model may not be available.
  • −A small line: six hot tubs, all hardwired 220V 50A, with the entry point a 3-seat model at $14,499.

Before You Sign: Confirm These

These are Catalina Spas's own documented terms and open questions, not our own test results. Get the specifics in writing on the quote before you put down a deposit.

  • ?Only the Berkshire page publishes warranty terms. For any other model, get the warranty document in writing before you pay a deposit.
  • ?Every model page showed "Out of stock" on 2026-10-14. Treat the listed price as a reference and ask the store to quote against it line by line, including delivery and any upgrades.
  • ?Every model needs a dedicated, hardwired 220V 50A circuit, so budget for an electrician on top of the listed price. There is no 110V option.
  • ?Spec tables contain errors: the Berkshire page lists 1,125 lbs and 91 x 91 x 38 inches in one tab and 950 kg and 92 x 92 x 38 cm in another. Confirm dimensions and dry weight in writing before you plan delivery.

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Why Consider Catalina Spas?

Added 2026-10-14 after the SEO audit measured 1,600 US monthly searches for "catalina spas" (DataForSEO) with no page here. Searchers are looking up a long-running California name that has been an LPI brand built in Johnson City, Tennessee since 2016, and the site lists a price on every model, which gives buyers a concrete number to check a store quote against.

Models Worth Knowing

1
Kennedy: 3 seats, 40 jets, 66.75 x 84 inches, 220V 50A, $14,499 listed
2
Armstrong: 5 seats, 37 jets, 80 x 80 inches, 220V 50A, $15,499 listed
3
Carlton: 6 seats, 47 jets, 83.5 inches square, 220V 50A, $18,499 listed
4
Hampton: 7 seats, 47 jets, 84 x 83.5 inches, 220V 50A, $18,499 listed
5
Nantucket: 7 seats, 54 lit jets, 93.5 inches square, 220V 50A, $19,999 listed
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Berkshire: 6 seats, 57 LED-lit jets, 91 inches square, 220V 50A, $19,999 listed

Support & Warranty

Catalina does not publish a standalone warranty document, and the owner's guide on its support page contains no warranty terms. The only terms published are on the Berkshire model page: structure 10 years, shell 5 years, major components 5 years, plumbing 5 years, labor 18 months, with a 12-month extended labor warranty listed as an optional upgrade. Heater, cabinet, trip charges and transferability are not itemized. The Tuff Top cover is advertised with a lifetime warranty, but its terms are not published. Get the warranty for your exact model in writing, including who performs service, whether trip charges apply, and what happens if the store that sold it closes.

FAQ

Is Catalina Spas worth it in 2026?

Catalina is an old name with a new owner: since 2016 it has been an LPI brand built in Johnson City, Tennessee, and the only retailer its site points to is LPI's own Aqua Living chain. The upside is a printed price on every model, $14,499 to $19,999, which gives you a number to hold the store quote against. The downside is the warranty: only one model page spells it out, and 5 years on components with 18 months of labor is thin for a tub at this price. Get the full warranty for your exact model in writing, and budget a 220V 50A electrician on top.

How much does Catalina Spas cost?

Catalina Spas pricing runs from about $14,499 up to about $19,999 based on current pricing on catalinaspas.com hot tub line-up as of October 2026. Prices listed on each Catalina Luxury model page on catalinaspas.com on 2026-10-14: Kennedy $14,499, Armstrong $15,499, Hampton $18,499, Carlton $18,499, Nantucket $19,999, Berkshire $19,999. Every model showed "Out of stock", so these are listed prices, not an online checkout. They exclude delivery, the hardwired 220V 50A electrical work every model needs, pad prep and options (the Hampton page lists upgrades such as the fire feature at $199 each).

Who is Catalina Spas best for?

Buyers who want a feature-heavy 220V acrylic tub and a printed price to hold the store quote against, and who are comfortable buying from a factory-owned store chain.

What should buyers watch out for with Catalina Spas?

Only the Berkshire page publishes warranty terms. For any other model, get the warranty document in writing before you pay a deposit.

What brands should you compare against Catalina Spas?

Most buyers should compare Catalina Spas with Hot Spring, Caldera and Sundance before deciding. That gives you a better read on price, dealer support, and where the brand actually fits.

How strong is Catalina Spas on warranty and support?

Catalina does not publish a standalone warranty document, and the owner's guide on its support page contains no warranty terms. The only terms published are on the Berkshire model page: structure 10 years, shell 5 years, major components 5 years, plumbing 5 years, labor 18 months, with a 12-month extended labor warranty listed as an optional upgrade. Heater, cabinet, trip charges and transferability are not itemized. The Tuff Top cover is advertised with a lifetime warranty, but its terms are not published. Get the warranty for your exact model in writing, including who performs service, whether trip charges apply, and what happens if the store that sold it closes.

Sources (19) · Verified Oct 14, 2026
Homepage: opened in 1977, bought Curtis Swim Spas in 1985, swim spa claims, owner testimonials naming Aqua Living·catalinaspas.comBased in Johnson City, Tennessee; spas made and tested by hand·catalinaspas.comSix-model Catalina Luxury line-up with listed prices·catalinaspas.comKennedy: $14,499, 3 seats, 40 jets, 220V 50A, standard features, Tuff Top cover lifetime warranty claim·catalinaspas.comArmstrong: $15,499, 5 seats, 37 jets, 220V 50A·catalinaspas.comHampton: $18,499, 7 seats, 47 jets, standard features, $199 upgrades·catalinaspas.comCarlton: $18,499, 6 seats, 47 jets, 220V 50A·catalinaspas.comNantucket: $19,999, 7 seats, 54 lit jets, 220V 50A·catalinaspas.comBerkshire: $19,999, 6 seats, 57 jets, the only published warranty terms, extended labor upgrade, conflicting spec units·catalinaspas.comCatalina Luxury feature list·catalinaspas.comSupport page: owner's manual and control guides, no warranty document·catalinaspas.comOwner's guide: electrical requirements and installation exclusions, no warranty terms·catalinaspas.comSales and parts/service phone numbers·catalinaspas.comLPI, Inc.: employee owned, company-owned stores, Johnson City address shared with Catalina sales line·lpiinc.comLPI builds Catalina Luxury Spas in two Johnson City plants totaling over 444,000 sq ft·lpiinc.comCatalina Spas listed in the LPI family of brands·lpiinc.comAqua Living Factory Outlets listed as LPI's retail channel·lpiinc.comPool & Spa News, 2016: LPI acquired Catalina Spas and moved production from Perris, California to Tennessee·poolspanews.comName collision: PDC Spas sells a Premium Series hot tub called the Catalina·pdcspas.com

Methodology

Brand verdicts are based on buyer fit, dealer support path, price pressure, water-care ecosystem, insulation, and the risks that tend to show up after delivery. A strong reply from a manufacturer can improve factual clarity, but it does not improve placement.

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