Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Almost Heaven Saunas vs Lay-Z-Spa
Almost Heaven Saunas
Lay-Z-Spa
Higher score in this comparison
Where Almost Heaven Saunas and Lay-Z-Spa differ
| Compare | Almost Heaven SaunasReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Lay-Z-SpaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4,036.50 | £379.99 |
| Warranty | LifetimeHigher | 2 years |
| Heater power (kW) | 8 to 9 | 2.05 |
| Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V) | No | YesHas it |
| Delivery included | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | GB, JE, GG |
Same on both: Largest capacity (people) (8), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Lay-Z-Spa scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Warranty is higher at Almost Heaven Saunas: Lifetime vs 2 years.
- Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V): only Lay-Z-Spa.
- Delivery included: only Lay-Z-Spa.
- Support channels: only Almost Heaven Saunas offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Almost Heaven Saunas: 1977 vs 2007.
- Lay-Z-Spa is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only Almost Heaven Saunas offers Sauna, Infrared sauna.
- Products: only Lay-Z-Spa offers Inflatable hot tub.
- Markets: only Almost Heaven Saunas offers US.
Our verdict on each
Almost Heaven Saunas
Almost Heaven Saunas suits buyers in the US who want saunas and cold plunges from one maker and care more about long cover than a low entry price. The lifetime warranty is the standout, and $4,036.50 sets the floor. Delivery sits outside the price.
Lay-Z-Spa
Lay-Z-Spa suits new buyers who want a spa at home without a build project: prices run £379.99 upwards, delivery is included and the setup is plug and play. The trade-off is cover, with a 2 years warranty and a range topping out at 8 people seats, so bigger baths and longer guarantees point elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | Almost Heaven Saunas | Lay-Z-Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry price of $4,036.50 ranks 18 of 25, mid table rather than a budget floor, and finance is available. | 9.7HigherEntry price of £379.99 with delivery included and finance available sits alongside a cost score of 9.7. |
| Offer | 9.1Range covers sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge for one brand, with room for 8 people and lifetime cover behind it. | 9.1Plug and play setup with a 2.05 kW heater matches an offer score of 9.1. |
| Trust | 9.7HigherTrading since 1977 under Almost Heaven Saunas LLC in US, with support on phone, email and chat. | 8.9Wilton Bradley Ltd, trading since 2007, with support on email, phone and help centre and 2 years cover, matches a trust score of 8.9. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Almost Heaven Saunas | Lay-Z-Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Hot tubs and swim spas | 5 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Saunas and cold plunges | 19 of 27 | 14 of 27 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Almost Heaven Saunas | Lay-Z-Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for Almost Heaven Saunas: 1. Additional countries for Lay-Z-Spa: 3.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Almost Heaven Saunas | Lay-Z-Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sauna, Infrared sauna, Cold plunge, Hot tub | Hot tub, Inflatable hot tub, Cold plunge |
| Legal entity | Almost Heaven Saunas LLC | Wilton Bradley Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1977Lower | 2007 |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Almost Heaven Saunas | Lay-Z-Spa | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest capacity (people) | 8above the median | 8above the median | 7 |
| Warranty | Lifetimehighest quarter | 2 yearsbelow the median | 5 years |
| Heater power (kW) | 8 to 9highest quarter | 2.05above the median | 1.84 |
Median across 21 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Almost Heaven Saunas
Pros
- Lifetime warranty, ranking 1 of 18 brands on cover length, so the buy is protected for longer than most.
- sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge all sold under one roof, where Lay-Z-Spa lists hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge, so heat and cold come from a single supplier.
- Room for 8 people, ranking 4 of 21 brands on maximum seats, which suits a family or shared garden.
Cons
- Delivery included: no, so the $4,036.50 entry price does not cover getting a unit to the property.
- Plug and play: no, against a group where 81.2% is 81.2% of brands, so setup is part of the job.
- Entry price of $4,036.50 ranks 18 of 25, so budget shoppers start further down the list.
Lay-Z-Spa
Pros
- Prices run £379.99 upwards with delivery included, so the starting outlay is a single figure to work with.
- Plug and play setup removes the fixed install that buyers of hard shell tubs have to arrange.
- Finance is available, so a larger tub can be spread over time rather than paid in one sum.
Cons
- Warranty of 2 years is short next to the 5 median across brands on the site.
- The range tops out at 8 people seats, where larger tubs on the site reach 13.
- There is no sauna in hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge, so sauna buyers need Almost Heaven Saunas at sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge.
Who each suits
Almost Heaven Saunas
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a sauna and a cold plunge handled by one maker, given sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge sit together in the range.
- Owners with room for a larger cabin, since the range takes 8 people and covers lifetime cover.
- Shoppers who put warranty length ahead of entry price, and will accept paying $4,036.50 rather than starting lower.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget first buyers, because $4,036.50 ranks 18 of 25 rather than sitting at the budget end of the table.
- Anyone outside US, since the range ships in a single market.
- Buyers wanting a plug and play setup, since plug and play is not part of the range.
Lay-Z-Spa
Who it suits
- New owners who want a tub running from a plug rather than a fixed install, since the setup is plug and play.
- Buyers weighing a purchase over time, with finance available alongside prices from £379.99 upwards.
- Households sized for a tub of up to 8 people seats rather than larger group bathing.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone set on a sauna, because Almost Heaven Saunas covers sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge and the Lay-Z-Spa range of hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge does not reach it.
- Buyers who want a swim spa in the same range, since Saunaloft covers hot tub, inflatable hot tub and swim spa.
Current offers
Almost Heaven Saunas
Current offer
Discount code
Email signup discount on first sauna purchase: up to USD 2,300 off
Exclusions apply; discount provided for subscribing by email
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Lay-Z-Spa
Current offer
Discount code
Extra 5% off sitewide for newsletter signup: 5%
Sign up to the newsletter; extra 5% off sitewide
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Almost Heaven Saunas | Lay-Z-Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | No | Yes |
| Jersey | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Almost Heaven Saunas
What does Almost Heaven Saunas cost?+
Entry sits at $4,036.50, which places the brand 18 of 25 on price, so it is a mid table entry rather than the cheapest on the list. Finance is available, which can spread that entry point over time. Delivery is not included in the listed price.
What does the warranty cover?+
The warranty is lifetime, which ranks 1 of 18 brands and sits well above the group median of 4 years. On longer cover, this is the clearest reason to pick the brand. It matters most on barrel and cabin builds, where heaters and timber age fastest.
Lay-Z-Spa
How much does a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub cost?+
The Lay-Z-Spa range prices at £379.99 upwards, and that entry figure is where most buyers start. Finance is available, so a larger tub can be spread over time instead of paid in one sum. Delivery is included on the models that carry it, which keeps the starting figure closer to the whole cost.
How many people fit in the biggest Lay-Z-Spa tub?+
The largest tub in the range seats 8 people. That covers a family or a small group of guests, and it is the ceiling for the whole range, not just the top model. Tubs on the site that seat more go as far as 13, so a larger group is looking at another brand.
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