The 5 Best Hot Tubs and Spas to Transform Your Backyard Into a Luxury Retreat

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— Featuring Stoked Stainless, Now at Residium

Ready to level up your outdoor living game? Whether you’re chasing a wood-fired soak under the stars, a smart spa you can control from your phone, or the ultimate cold plunge for post-gym recovery — Stoked Stainless has you covered.

Handcrafted in New Zealand, Stoked’s range of spa pools, hot tubs, and plunge baths combine rugged durability with design-led finishes. And the best part? You can see them in person now at Residium Design + Building Centre in Auckland, open 7 days a week.

Here are five of our absolute favourites:


1. Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Effortless soaking, off-grid style.

A classic tub with a modern edge. Heat it with firewood, soak in steam, and forget the world exists.

Features:

  • Stainless steel (304L or 316L marine grade)

  • Rocket stove-style combustion for fast heating

  • Heat-shielded flue for safety

  • Seats 2–5 people

  • Exterior cedar options: Light or Dark

Benefits:

  • No electricity required — ideal for baches and off-grid spots

  • Beautiful and tactile — steel and timber never looked so good

  • Efficient burn keeps heating time short

  • Compact size suits small backyards or remote sites

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See it at Residium


2. Hybrid Spa

Wood-fired soul with electric ease.

Why choose one when you can have both? The Hybrid Spa gives you the charm of wood-fired heating and the convenience of modern tech.

Features:

  • 316L marine-grade stainless steel

  • Temperature range up to 41°C

  • 1.9m diameter x 1.05m high, seats up to 6

  • Single massage jet

  • Removable ash pan (empty after 6 uses)

  • Automatic fill system + internal cold tap

  • Stretch-out seating space

  • Cedar cladding in Hessian (light) or Foundry (dark)

Benefits:

  • Dual heating gives you ultimate flexibility

  • Low maintenance with smart ash collection

  • Roomy and comfortable, with under-seat space

  • Elegant and handcrafted for outdoor luxury

Explore the Hybrid


3. Electric Plunge Pool (2.5m)

The most stylish pool you'll ever own.

This isn’t your neighbour’s inflatable spa. This is a sleek, stainless-steel plunge pool with year-round temperature control — and yes, you can take it with you if you move.

Features:

  • 316L marine-grade stainless steel

  • Dualcore heat pump (reverse cycle: heat or cool)

  • Temp range: 5°C to 41°C

  • 2.5m x 2.0m x 1.2m, seats up to 10

  • 4 massage jets + LED lighting

  • Cedar exterior: Hessian or Foundry

Benefits:

  • Hot tub or cold plunge in one

  • More affordable and flexible than an in-ground pool

  • Fully relocatable — perfect for future-proofing your investment

  • Spa-level comfort with backyard practicality

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4. Electric Spa Tub (1.9m)

Tech-forward spa luxury for the design-savvy.

Smart heating, remote app control, ergonomic design — this spa has it all. Perfect for daily use, small families, or quiet solo soaks.

Features:

  • 316L marine-grade stainless steel

  • 1.9m diameter x 1.05m height, seats 6

  • Massage jet

  • Remote app control

  • Insulated cover, steps, and drink tray included

  • Cedar cladding in Hessian or Foundry

  • Includes spare CH30 filter + chlorine-free treatment

Benefits:

  • Control water temperature and cycles via smartphone

  • Designed for deep comfort and clean water

  • High-end materials for durability and beauty

  • Easy to maintain — with wellness rituals in mind

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5. Ice Bath+

The cool-down champion (that also heats up).

One tub. All temperatures. Whether you’re an athlete, wellness junkie, or just curious about cold plunges — this one does it all.

Features:

  • 316L marine-grade stainless steel

  • Western Red Cedar exterior

  • Temperature range from 5°C to 41°C

Benefits:

  • Hot or cold soaking, depending on your mood or routine

  • Incredibly durable, stunning to look at

  • Enhances recovery, immunity, and mood

  • The ultimate tool for mental and physical resilience

Meet the Ice Bath+


Meet Sarah from Stoked – On-Site at Residium

Got questions? Want to feel the tubs in person?

Sarah Graham, Stoked's product expert, will be on-site at Residium Design + Building Centre to answer all your questions on Friday 25 & Saturday 26 July

Just drop in, or arrange a time HERE.

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