Custom pools and spas can turn your backyard into an oasis reminiscent of a high-end resort. When you build a hot tub, one of your choices is which water features to include, and a spillover of water into the pool is one of the most common and elegant options. Here is what a spillover spa is, how it can be designed, and why so many homeowners choose one.

Spillover spa basics

A spillover spa is a hot tub that connects directly to your pool through a small curtain or fountain of water. The water moves from the jacuzzi into the pool, spilling over a ledge or a series of ledges. There are different ways to accomplish this. Some homeowners choose an infinity spa, which works like an infinity pool, sending water over a series of drop-offs to give the illusion that the hot tub goes on forever. Others prefer a single curtain of water that falls from the edge.

Designing a spillover spa

You can get creative with the design. Using a stone pattern for the ledge that the water flows over turns the spillover into a focal point for the whole pool and spa. If you want something more intricate, the feature can include additional drop-offs or even fountains that shoot water from the jacuzzi into the pool. The height, ledge width, and finish are all choices that shape the final look.

The benefits of a spillover spa

There are several reasons to include a spillover spa. First, it is deeply relaxing: you can swim or lounge poolside while watching the water flow from the spa into the pool, which is therapeutic and helps you feel like you are at a resort. Second, it connects your hot tub and pool. Designs that do not link the two can look awkward and unbalanced, and a spillover is an elegant way to tie them together. Finally, it is a relatively simple, classic element. It adds elegance without being overwhelming or flashy, so you can include it without making it the center of the entire design.

Design a spa that flows into your pool

Whether you picture your backyard with a spillover spa or another design, Pools by Design can turn your vision into reality, working with you to create a pool and spa that fit your exact requirements across Tucson and Southern Arizona. Contact us for a complimentary consultation.

Frequently asked questions

What is a spillover spa?

A hot tub that connects to the pool through a small curtain or fountain of water, spilling over a ledge or a series of ledges into the pool.

What is an infinity spa?

A spillover spa whose water flows over a series of drop-offs, like an infinity pool, giving the illusion that the spa goes on forever.

Why include a spillover spa?

It is relaxing to watch, it elegantly connects the pool and spa so the design feels balanced, and it is a simple, classic element that is not overly flashy.