Spending time in your hot tub should be comfortable and relaxing. But despite the soothing and relaxing effect of warm water, many people find they get out of their home spa with s stiff, sore neck or back.
Why? Laying back against the edge of your tub might seem relaxing, but chances are the side of your hot tub is not properly contoured to your head and neck. The longer you stay in this position, the more likely you will put stress and strain on your muscles.
Fortunately, many pillows on the market are designed to support your head and neck while you lounge in your hot tub. Not only are they ergonomically designed to keep your head at a comfortable angle, but most options are either waterproof or quick-drying and designed to fit securely on the side of the tub without slipping.
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Top 5 Hot Tub Pillows
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We’ve done our research at Hot Tub Reviews and found five of the best pillows you to use with your hot tub to ensure you get the most comfortable experience. Sitting or lying with your neck in an awkward position for too long can cause headaches and other pains, limit your range of mobility, and interrupt your sleep—essentially undoing many of the health benefits you get from spending time in your hot tub!
We’ve selected our favourite options for all budgets, types of hot tubs, and aesthetics.
Bestseller: RELUX Premium Waterproof Bath Pillow Cushion with Non-Slip Suction Cups
The RELUX Premium Waterproof Bath Pillow is Amazon’s first choice and ours as well. Not only is it made from extremely comfortable, high-quality foam, but it is also designed with more padding than its competitors to promote maximum cushioning and support. The foam is covered with waterproof plastic that is easy to clean.
The RELUX pillow is 40 mm thick, 360 mm long by 300 mm wide, and weighs only 248 grams. It comes with 7 built-in suction cups to prevent it from sliding around while you try to relax. With a reinforced construction, you also won’t have to worry about suction cups detaching or seams ripping.
When the weather gets too chilly to enjoy your outdoor spa, this pillow will work perfectly on the tub in your washroom as well. At less than £20, it provides all the features you could hope for at an affordable price.
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Most Luxurious: Essort Bath Pillow
If you’re okay with spending a few extra quid for a truly luxurious experience, we cannot recommend the Essort Bath Pillow enough! This bath pillow provides 9 cm of cushioned support for your entire upper back, neck, and head. The unique 3D mesh fabric makes for a comfortable but supportive headrest while also encouraging a speedy drying process and inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
The Essort pillow measures 36 cm by 32 cm and weighs 670 grams. It comes with 4 silicon vacuum suction cups to keep it anchored to the side of your tub. The unique material and construction of the suction cups provide greater flexibility and a stronger grip.
The Essort pillow is available in both white and grey and includes a hanger for easy drying. When you feel like it needs cleaning, it is safe to machine wash and will dry quickly once it has been wrung out.
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Best value: Intex “PureSpa” Head Rest
If you’re on a tighter budget, you can get a comfortable spa pillow for less than £6. The Intex Head Rest is an inflatable spa pillow. Instead of suction cups, it features a curved design that fits perfectly over the rounded edge of a hot tub.
Unlike foam pillows, this inflatable pillow allows you to customize your spa experience. It can be partially filled to your desired firmness. You can also fill your Intex pillow with water to give it more weight and help secure it in place.
Fully inflated, the pillow measures 175 cm in height, 55 cm in length, and 135 cm in width and weighs 315 grams. When you’re done, you can deflate your pillow and fold it up for easy storage and transport.
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Small Business Pick: WAVE Spa Inflatable Hot Tub Head Rest Pillow
There’s been a push in recent years to support small businesses over online retailers or large national chains. However, it is hard for small businesses to compete with the variety and convenience retailers like Amazon offer. If you’ve been searching your local garden and pool supply stores for a good hot tub pillow and have come up empty, you should try the WAVE Hot Tub Head Rest.
This polyurethane (PU) foam headrest is available on Amazon through their small business partnership program. This allows small businesses in your community to take advantage of Amazon’s global marketplace to reach a wider audience. This headrest is 100% waterproof and odour-resistant. It is specially designed to securely hook over the edge of your inflatable hot tub to provide your head and neck with cushioning and support as you relax.
The WAVE Head Rest is available for next-day shipping and free click-and-collect pick-up. They are available in a pack of 1, 2, or 4 with 2 drink holders included. The headrests are black, so they won’t show dirt or scuffs.
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Best Extras Included: CosySpa Hot Tub Comfort Sets – Drinks Holder & 2 Head Rest Pillows
Turn your garden hot tub into a total relaxation station with this set of hot tub accessories. The CosySpa Hot Tub Comfort Set is available for both inflatable and solid hot tubs. The set includes two PU foam headrests and a drink holder or two drinks.
Both the drink holder and the pillows clip securely to the edge of your tub so you can kick back without worrying about them sliding around. They are made from a UV- and water-resistant material that won’t wear down with prolonged use. You can even leave them on the side of your tub when not in use without worrying about damage.
The headrests provide excellent support and cushioning for your head and neck, so you don’t get out of the tub with more aches and pains than you got in with, and the drink holder provides optimal stability to prevent spilled drinks or broken glasses.
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Summary
A good hot tub pillow is essential if you want to turn your garden into a luxurious oasis. Hot tubs offer numerous benefits if you suffer from back and neck pain, achy joints, poor sleep, and stress. However, without the proper support for your head and neck while using it, you won’t get any of those benefits and may even exacerbate existing conditions.
When choosing a pillow for your hot tub, consider the different available materials and which fits your lifestyle best. PU foams cannot be washed in the laundry, but they are more water-resistant and require less upkeep in general. The fast-drying mesh pillows should not be left outside between uses and need to be washed occasionally. If you have an indoor tub as well, you might get more use out of a pillow with suction cups, as it can be used on both tubs. Headrests that hook over the edge of the tub may not be compatible with indoor baths.
Before investing in a hot tub for your garden, it’s important to make sure that you have everything you need to maintain your tub and create a comfortable, relaxing space. Check out our other reviews for more advice about buying accessories and more for your hot tub.
