The 9 Best Hot Tub Covers

This wiki has been updated 23 times since it was first published in February of 2019. Adding a hot tub to your home is a surefire way to make it feel like your own personal spa, but if you want to protect your investment and keep it operating in optimal condition, you’ll need a cover. Our list features both hard and soft units capable of holding in heat, withstanding harsh weather, and preventing water loss through evaporation. You’ll find options for myriad sizes and budgets, too. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 23 times since it was first published in February of 2019. Adding a hot tub to your home is a surefire way to make it feel like your own personal spa, but if you want to protect your investment and keep it operating in optimal condition, you’ll need a cover. Our list features both hard and soft units capable of holding in heat, withstanding harsh weather, and preventing water loss through evaporation. You’ll find options for myriad sizes and budgets, too. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. The Cover Guy Deluxe

Coming from a company with over 30 years of manufacturing experience, The Cover Guy Deluxe (about $420) is built to endure heavy loads and harsh winters, so rain and snow don't stand a chance. It boasts a vapor barrier seal, and its 7-year warranty includes damage from waterlogging.

20 points of internal reinforcement
Extra-strong folding hinge
Provides impressive insulation

2. Prestige Spa Brown

The Prestige Spa Brown (appx. $360) boasts thoughtful features to ensure it will last for years, such as its hardwearing aluminum C-channels that offer structural support; special inhibitors added to the vinyl and thread to prevent premature aging; and rugged, box-stitched handles.

Chlorine and bromine resistant
Commercial-grade vinyl
Also available in charcoal

3. MySpaCover Replacement

The MySpaCover Replacement (appx. $359) uses marine-grade vinyl capable of combating damage from UV rays, water, and the formation of mildew. It's outfitted with virgin EPS insulation foam that not only helps maintain high temperatures, but cuts down on your energy bills, as well.

10 colors to choose from
Double-stitched seams
Backed by a satisfaction guarantee

4. The Cover Guy Standard

Perfect if you live in a moderate climate, The Cover Guy Standard (appx. $260) is made in the United States using high-density foam that's completely free of ozone-damaging CFCs. The company accomplishes this by opting to employ steam during the manufacturing process, instead.

Exceeds astm standards
Tear-resistant handles
Childproof locking tie-downs

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5. CoverMates Round

Once you've spent a pretty penny on a robust foam topper, it's in your best interest to protect your investment with a soft cap that will extend its life and safeguard it from the elements. The CoverMates Round (around $64) does just that, and it's a cinch to put on and take off, too.

Elastic hem for a snug fit
Adjustable drawstring cord
Good for inflatable spas as well

6. CoverMates Elite

The CoverMates Elite (around $54) is offered in either a bold green or a pleasant khaki, so you can select whichever best complements your patio decor. It's crafted from 300-denier polyester that's held together with double-stitched seams, and it will stay secure, even when it's windy.

3-year warranty
Holds up against direct sunlight
Not completely waterproof

7. BeyondNice Heavy

Suitable for in-ground spas, the BeyondNice Heavy (appx. $320) features interior C-channels that resist corrosion and are 30 percent stronger than aluminum, which is typically used. It also has special steam-stopping seals located at each edge of its hinge to keep heat from escaping.

Sturdy enough to walk on
Two layers of fiberglass
Straps cannot be adjusted

8. Classic Accessories Ravenna

You won't have to worry about the durability of the elegant Classic Accessories Ravenna (about $89), thanks to woven polyester treated with a UV-stabilized coating, a water-resistant laminated backing to protect its interior, and double top-stitching over the most demanding joints.

Proposition 65 compliant
Gusseted vents reduce condensation
Pricier than similar options

9. Sun2Solar 1600 Series

If all you're looking for is a simple barrier that will maintain your tub's temperature while keeping leaves and insects at bay, then you'll appreciate the Sun2Solar 1600 Series (around $37), a handy blue blanket outfitted with sunlight-absorbing bubbles that trap and transmit heat.

Can be trimmed to fit
Offered in a litany of sizes
Needs hooks to stay put

Last updated by Gia Vescovi-Chiordi

Born in Arizona, Gia is a writer and autodidact who fled the heat of the desert for California, where she enjoys drinking beer, overanalyzing the minutiae of life, and channeling Rick Steves. After arriving in Los Angeles a decade ago, she quickly nabbed a copywriting job at a major clothing company and derived years of editing and proofreading experience from her tenure there, all while sharpening her skills further with myriad freelance projects. In her spare time, she teaches herself French and Italian, has earned an ESL teaching certificate, traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States, and unashamedly devours television shows and books. The result of these pursuits is expertise in fashion, travel, beauty, literature, textbooks, and pop culture, in addition to whatever obsession consumes her next.

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