When it comes to relaxing and chilling out over summer, no celebration would be complete without the bubbling waters and soothing heat of a hot tub. A must-have addition for any outdoor gathering, their iconic jets and calming temperatures provide the perfect excuse to sit back, unwind, and enjoy the summer heat.
Of course, while you could simply invite your friends and family round for some homemade mimosas and a soak, why not make the most of those exceptionally sunny UK days by hosting your very own hot tub party?
The ideal excuse to pull your hot tub’s cover off, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about hosting a hot tub party in your garden, including essential hosting steps to follow and a selection of our favourite hot tub party ideas you could theme the day around.
Hosting your hot tub party the right way
First off, before settling on anything related to your hot tub party’s theme, you need to make sure you’ve got all of the essential hosting steps out of the way. So, grab a note pad get ready to scribble down our top hot tub party hosting tips below:
1. Plan your party’s theme and activities
Starting with the most essential step for any hot tub party, before you can send any invites, you need to settle on a theme. This can be whatever you want, you just need to make sure you can incorporate using your hot tub into it.
From a spa day to a tropical beach party, and everything in between, take your time picking the style and aesthetic you want to go for. And once you’re happy with your choice, you can move on to picking matching food, music, drinks, and games to really set the mood.
2. Send your invites out early
Next up is the most essential of hosting steps, because it goes without saying that if you don’t send out any invites for your hot tub party, there won’t be anyone to sit and sip your cocktails with you.
So, make sure you send out invites to your hot tub party at least a week in advance to give people time to book it in their calendars, though be careful how many people you invite as you don’t want more people than you tub can handle or not everyone will be able to enjoy it (though you could rent an inflatable tub should you need extra space).
3. Clean and refill your hot tub
Once all your invites have been sent out, it’s time to move on to that most unwelcome and arduous of tasks – thoroughly cleaning your hot tub and filling it up with fresh water for your guests.
Needless to say, nobody is going to want to use your hot tub if it’s filled with dirty water, so make sure you put in the time to wipe it down in its entirety and clean your hot tub’s filters so that all its systems function properly on the day of the party.
4. Store some fresh towels and spare swimwear
Although all guests are likely to bring their own towels and swimwear (how else are they going to use your hot tub otherwise), it never hurts to stock some spares just in case someone forgets to grab their bag, or you have a last-minute invitee.
On top of this, you might want to surprise your guests with extra robes and comfy footwear that they can wear between hot tub uses, especially if you’re hosting your party in the evening when the temperatures are much colder.
5. Balance your hot tub’s sanitisers
Finally, on the day before your hot tub party, it never hurts to test the pH balance and chemical levels of your hot tub to ensure they’re your water is safe to use. That way, if they’re even slightly off, you have plenty of time to rebalance them.
Alongside this, we’d also recommend checking your hot tub’s chemical balance on the morning of your party, giving you plenty of time to make additional balance tweaks well before any guests arrive.
Our top hot tub party ideas
Now that we’ve covered all the essentials of hosting a hot tub party, we thought we’d throw out some of our favourite hot tub party themes that you might want to base your gathering around:
Take a look at our top 5 themes below to get your inspiration flowing:
1. A games night
Just because a hot tub is all about relaxing, that doesn’t mean you can’t make time for a little added competition and fun, especially if you can find some games that are water-friendly.
From traditional board and card games on a floating table to classic university drinking games accompanied by your preferred drink, there are all manner of pastimes out there that you can bring to the tub for an afternoon of laughter and entertainment – just make sure you’ve some water on hand so everyone stays hydrated.
2. A pampering spa day
If the de-stressing nature of a hot tub is what really appeals to you, then why not go all in on this idea and turn your garden into a spa-themed oasis for the day, complete with all your favourite at-home spa treatments?
Face masks, calming music, refreshing drinks, comfortable sun loungers, and more, each spa treatment can be given its own station, allowing guests to pick and choose how they unwind individually before everyone climbs into the tub at the end to enjoy its therapeutic benefits.
3. A beach-themed vacation
Nothing says summer quite like a beach vacation, which is what makes this theme such a fantastic choice for any hot tub party. Get out the sun cream and bathing gear, throw on those beach tunes, grab a coconut of your favourite cocktail, and get that beach party started.
As an aside, a beach-themed hot tub day is also a great option if you’ll have kids attending, especially if you can set up a sandpit for them, allowing you to sit and watch as they (and their dads) have the time of their life building the biggest sandcastle possible!
4. A movie or sports night
Is there a big sporting occasion coming up that you want everyone to watch and cheer their team on together? Perhaps there’s a movie you and your friends have been meaning to see but haven’t put the time aside to do so yet? If so, then why not consider hosting a hot tub viewing party?
Simply set up a wide-screen TV at a safe distance from your hot tub or project your screen onto the side of your house, hand out some drinks and snacks, and sit back to watch your entertainment of choice while taking in all the benefits of hot tub bathing.
5. A cocktail evening
Lastly, if you’re in the mood for a more relaxed affair in the evening with a smaller group of people, then you could host a hot tub cocktail evening where you and your friends mix their favourite cocktails outside the tub before climbing inside and enjoying them together.
This sort of occasion is great if there are certain drinks you’ve been wanting to try or simply need an excuse to catch up with old friends in a quiet space – and if everyone brings part of the alcohol, you’ll help spread the cost of making your drinks.
Find your perfect party tub with The Wellness Co.
And there you have it, those are our top tips on how to host a hot tub party this summer alongside some exciting themes and ideas to help get your own inspiration flowing to deliver the best hot tub party possible!
Of course, if you want to host a hot tub party and don’t simply want to rent an inflatable tub, then you’ll need to invest in a hot tub of your own. And that’s exactly where The Wellness Co. can help!
Boasting a wide range of hot tubs and swim spas designed with quality and comfort in mind, our tubs are ideal for both large and small groups alike, making them perfect for a hosting point for all kinds of celebrations and occasions.
Why not book a visit to our showroom to see our hot tubs in person, and don’t forget to check out our hot tub blog for more inspiration and advice pieces like this one, such as our guide on how to prepare your hot tub for summer.
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