9 Best Luxury Tubs | Jetted, Soaker, & More (2023)

Kohler Stillness Bath

 

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The tubs on this list are our favorites in their respective categories: Japanese, Jetted, Infinity and more. Many of these bathtubs are handmade. Some sport a contemporary look and some are designed to seem vintage.

 

 

What Are the Best Luxury Tubs of the Year?

Below are some of the best luxury tubs on the market. They offer bubbles and beauty combined. So take a look. You may even be surprised to find some of these luxury tubs are at an affordable price point for your primary bathroom:

Overall Winner – Best Freestanding Tub – Aphrodite by Aquatica

Best Infinity Bathtub – Kohler Stillness Infinity

Best Ecofriendly Tub – The Mirage by Hammock Bath Company

Best Air Tub – Emanuelle 2 by Aquatica

Best Customizable Luxury Tub – Americh Contura II 7232

Best Japanese-Style Tub – Empava Air Tub

Best Cast Iron Claw Foot – Kohler Iron Works Extra Wide Clawfoot

Best Copper Bath – Antique Copper Bathtub With Rings

Best Marble Bathtub – Hand Carved Tundra Gray Marble Bathtub

 

1. Best Free Standing Tub

Do I even have to mention how gorgeous the design of this tub is? The Aphrodite can work in both a contemporary and classic bathroom decor — but either way, it’s bound to be a showstopper.

Made from a proprietary solid surface material called Aquatex, it’s hypoallergenic, ecofriendly and antimicrobial. The material, in combination with the double-walled tub structure, makes it excellent for heat retention, meaning you can soak as long as your heart desires without needing to top up.

This bathtub is available in white or black, as well as many other colors. Or try it with a metallic finish. Click the button above to learn more and use the chat in the lower right to get any questions answered. Use the coupon code SHANA10 at checkout for 10% off any Aquatica tub.

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2. Best Infinity Tub

At the start of 2021, Kohler announced a revolutionary infinity bathtub: the Kohler Infinity Stillness Freestanding Bath. 

This smart tub allows users to operate the tub by voice command, enabling you to set it to a particular temperature and filling depth. It also provides options of chromotherapy, aromatherapy, and creates an atmospheric fog that hovers over the water. All of this converges to create a full sensory experience.

As if this new infinity tub isn’t cool enough, the Stillness does not have a typical faucet. Instead, the bathtub fills from the bottom. The water then overflows the tub’s edges onto the hinoki wood base to create a soothing sound.

The Infinity Stillness Freestanding Bath with all the bells and whistles can be yours for $16,000 USD. This model includes the wood catchment surrounding the base of the bath. However, you can also get other versions of Kohler’s infinity tub that start at $8,000 USD for the gorgeous soaking tub without the sensory experience add-ons.

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3. Best Ecofriendly Luxury Tub

The Mirage is a freestanding hammock bathtub that blends beauty with functionality. It’s designed to fit two adults or three children comfortably. The contemporary design and flat bottom bring style and class to your bathroom. 

This solid surface bathtub has excellent heat retention. It’s available in two standard sizes and four modern colors to match your decor –  Alabaster, Ebony and Flower (a hand-painted motif). This tub is available in the Slimline or the Mark II version of the model, which offers 4-5 inches (100mm – 125mm) of extra depth.

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4. Best Air Tub

Aquatica has developed a state-of-the-art Air Relax System for plug-and-play air tubs. The Emanuelle 2 is one of the more popular designs for bringing a pampering spa experience home. With at least 16 air jets, you’ll experience an all-over warm air body massage. Built-in color-changing LED lights (chromotherapy) will immerse you in your at-home haven every time you bathe.

The tub is made of proprietary AquateX solid surface material. This material has incredible benefits including that it is velvety to the touch, heat retaining, eco-friendly and hypoallergenic. The double-walled insulation of the design in combination with the wide rim make this tub easy to access. You can also use the wide rim to store your bath products and accessories.

This tub is inspired by the Victorian slippered claw foot tub. The raised end in combination with the built-in head and neck rest provide optimal bathing comfort. For more information, click the button above and ask your questions using the chat feature on the website. Then use code SHANA10 for 10% off at checkout.

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5. Best Customizable Luxury Tub

We love this luxurious soaking tub because you can customize so many features. Choose the color and metal drain finish. You can even add air jets in the locations of your choice.

The walls of the Americh Contura II are substantial, heavy acrylic that are excellent for retaining heat and add to its true luxurious feel.

And if you love this tub but have smaller bathroom, it’s available in various lengths and widths. You can even keep the 40″ width of this tub but go shorter in length. So many options!

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6. Best Luxury Japanese-Style Tub

This luxury air tub from Empava shows the potential of a high-quality air tub. It contains 48-pin hole air jets that completely surround all parts of the tub and allow for an overall body hydrotherapy session.

Due to its inspiration from traditional Japanese-style tubs, this model works especially well in smaller bathrooms, but that doesn’t mean it can’t work as a centerpiece for a larger room. 

Tub accessories come pre-drilled to help with the installation process. There is an interior bench that provides a 15.5 inch soaking depth from the seat or 21 inches from the floor.

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7. Best Cast Iron Claw Foot

The Kohler Iron Works Clawfoot Tub is a beautiful, durable luxury bathtub that brings a vintage look into your home. 

Make no mistake though, this is not your average cast-iron clawfoot tub. It comes with many extra features that help to make bathing a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. 

Its molded lumbar supports offer extra support, the slip-resistant floor makes getting in and out of the tub extra easy, and it even comes with a reversible drain meaning installation is a much smoother process. This tub is also extra wide meaning it provides more room than most other bathtubs on the market. (And finding an extra wide cast iron clawfoot is quite rare!)

Also, cast iron is the best bathtub material for filling quietly and retaining heat.

The one drawback to cast iron tubs is the weight. Being 545 pounds means moving it around your house is no easy task and you might ask a contractor whether you’ll need additional floor supports to handle the weight. (This is especially true when placing the tub on an upper deck or second story.)

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8. Best Copper Bathtub

This copper bathtub from GemLook Design manages to have an incredible aesthetic while being a comfortable high-quality tub. Unlike most manufactured tubs this one is handmade.

The tub is made almost entirely of 99.9% pure copper and you can include an overflow hole upon request. 

One of the benefits of having a tub made of copper is that, since copper is a great conductor of heat, your tub is guaranteed to stay warmer for longer.

Be aware that you’ll need to take extra care when cleaning this tub since hard chemicals and cleaners can damage the copper shell. Instead, use gentle dish soap or a damp cloth. There may also be some small variations in the size of your tub due to it being handmade.

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9. Best Luxury Marble Bathtub

A marble tub in your bathroom will surely make a statement. Its incredible and carefully designed exterior serves as a vehicle to take your bathing experience to the next level. 

Marble tubs are also long-lasting and extremely durable, meaning chips are unlikely.

This tub made by BeResposible comes from premium quality stone and is handcrafted, which means getting one for yourself may take some time. 

The tub is 67 inches long, seven inches longer than a standard tub, and will allow you to stretch out your legs.

Make sure to consider the weight of the tub when ordering it. At 1,100 pounds, you’ll want to plan out how you might carry it up a flight of stairs and whether your floor will require extra support to handle its weight. 

 

 

How to Choose a Luxury Tub

Let’s face it: When you’re buying a luxury tub, you’re making a significant investment. And a tub of such high quality might even outlive you! So you probably want to go the extra mile and get a tub you don’t just really like, but one you’d love to marry.

If you need help choosing a luxury tub, think about your budget, installation type (alcove, freestanding), location (center of bathroom, corner), style (contemporary, vintage) and function (pain relief, shower, etc). Also, read my post that will walk you step-by-step through how to pick the right bathtub for you.

 

 

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