Best Feature-Rich Walk-In Tubs

Bathing is something we all do for cleanliness and health, but taking a bath should be about more than getting clean; it has the potential to be a relaxing escape that helps you unwind after a long day. Different features can reduce the pain and discomfort associated with tired muscles and arthritis.

The right bathtub can improve your health and well-being in many ways, but it must also be safe. There’s no point in relaxing with whirlpool jets if you’re in danger of slipping and falling. With a swinging door, a low threshold, and built-in seating, a walk-in bathtub can ensure you don’t slip and fall when you enter and exit the tub.

If you’re searching for a bathtub that checks all the boxes for both luxury details and safety, look no further than our list of best feature-rich walk-in tubs. From jets to aromatherapy and a little extra leg room, the features of the luxurious walk-in bathtubs on our list will ensure you enjoy an indulgent — yet safe — bathing experience.

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Total Care in Bathing Fully Loaded walk-in tub

Best feature-loaded walk-in tub

You won’t find a tub on the market with more features than Total Care in Bathing’s Fully Loaded walk-in tub. This bathtub includes 20 air jets, 10 whirlpool jets, and even a bidet jet, something many other walk-in tubs don’t have. You’ll enjoy aromatherapy, chromotherapy (colored lights that emit from within the tub), and an LED faucet light kit that elevates an already luxurious bathing experience. A built-in heat exchanger ensures that the water stays at the perfect temperature.

It also includes everything you would expect from a quality walk-in bathtub. You can choose between a left or right drain with a fast drain system so you aren’t stuck waiting for the tub to empty before getting out. It even includes a secondary door drain that makes the draining process faster. The only downside is that the door swings inward. That helps save space in a small bathroom, but there is the potential to get stuck in the tub.

This bathtub is ADA-compliant with a strategically placed grab bar, a textured nonslip floor, and a 17-inch contoured seat. It features a minuscule 4.5-inch step-in height with a 35-inch soaking depth. The tub measures just 28 inches wide, which is smaller than some of the other tubs on this list. This model is specially designed to fit through a 28-inch door opening, so there’s no need to remove any doorjambs for installation.

Purchasing a tub with so many features is an investment, and with a lifetime warranty on the door seal, shell, frame, and finish, with a 10-year replacement warranty on all other parts, it’s an investment well made.

As with the other tubs on this list, price is a consideration. You can order the tub from Lowe’s for the most affordable price. You’ll have to pay separately for installation when purchasing from Lowe’s or the Total Care in Bathing website.

Browsing the Total Care in Bathing website can feel like you’ve gone back in time. Its design is outdated, which can be off-putting if you’re planning to spend so much on a walk-in tub. However, the website does contain helpful information, so it’s worth a visit, even if you decide to purchase a Total Care in Bathing tub from a third-party vendor.

Cost at time of publishing: $5,929.00

Visit Total Care in Bathing to learn more

Buy a Total Care in Bathing Fully Loaded walk-in tub at Lowe’s

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Ella Big4Two walk-in bathtub

Best tub for two

For good reason, Ella is one of the best names in walk-in tubs. They offer quality tubs, outstanding customer service, and a limited lifetime warranty on parts with lifetime technical support.

When it comes to the Big4Two walk-in bathtub, Ella has gone above and beyond to create a roomy walk-in tub with numerous features. It’s the largest two-seat walk-in bathtub available on the market.

That can be good and bad, depending on your situation. A huge tub means large 21- and 24-inch-wide seats, plus the ability to bathe with your partner. But it is a whopping 80 inches long, which means it will not fit into a standard tub and shower space. Installing this tub requires a large bathroom or remodeling.

The bathing experience is worth it if you’ve got the space and the budget for one of the most expensive tubs on our list. It includes 24 hydro jets, an inline heater, LED chromotherapy lights, and ozone sterilization to keep the tub clean. When you purchase your tub directly from the Ella website, there are additional features you can add, including:

• Infusion™ microbubble therapy.
• Heated seats.
• Shower column.
• Three- and four-fold screen.
• Seat risers.
• Head support.
• End panels.

You can choose a left- or right-swinging three-latch door, which provides a more secure seal than the conventional single-latch systems in most walk-in tubs. The door swings outward, too, which makes it easier and safer to get in and out of the bathtub.

When you purchase your tub directly from Ella, you can take advantage of in-house financing. They also offer a price match guarantee. 

Cost at time of publishing: $9,525.64-$13,186.00

Visit Ella’s Bubbles to purchase

Buy a Big4Two walk-in bathtub at Bed Bath & Beyond (Bed Bath & Beyond’s stores closed, but the online retailer merged with Overstock.com in August 2023.)

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Aquapeutics Freedom luxury steam shower tub

Best feature-rich walk-in tub and shower combo

If your idea of luxury includes the convenience of a walk-in tub without the look of a walk-in tub, the Freedom steam shower tub from Aquapeutics might be the perfect choice.

This walk-in tub and shower combo has it all. A steam generator with a built-in ventilation fan and self-cleaning function gives you the steamy shower experience you’ve always wanted without the constant cleaning required with traditional steam showers.

It includes a luxurious rainfall shower with chromotherapy and aromatherapy for the ultimate shower experience. This walk-in bath features 38 whirlpool, massage, and bubble jets. A modern control panel looks sleek, but it also allows you to control every aspect of the shower and bath, including the built-in radio and Bluetooth speaker.

One of the most appealing features of this bathtub is its look. It has a stylish design that doesn’t look like a walk-in bathtub. That can make your bathing experience feel much more luxurious. It can also add some serious value to your home should you decide to sell in the future.

There’s no doubt that the Aquapeutics walk-in tub has it all when it comes to features, but the biggest downfall of the Aquapeutics tub-shower combo is that safety doesn’t come first — the features do. The tub is not designed to be ADA-compliant. That means there are no grab bars, built-in seat, or anti-slip flooring. You can install grab bars and anti-slip stickers, but the absence of a seat can be a real issue. You can add a seat, but you’ll miss out on the massage jets, as they require you to sit at the bottom of the tub.

The threshold can be an issue, too. The swinging door makes it easier to enter the tub, but it isn’t as low as most walk-in tubs, which means you’ll still have to step over a barrier to get inside.

The door also swings inward. It’s nearly impossible to open the door while sitting down without getting stuck. You have to be able to stand up before opening the door.

This walk-in tub comes with all the bells and whistles, but it isn’t meant for those with serious mobility issues. However, it could be the right choice for those who deal with only minor mobility challenges or who don’t want to install a traditional walk-in bathtub.

Cost at time of publishing: $5,999.00-$9,999.00

Visit Aquapeutics to purchase

Buy a Freedom steam shower and walk-in tub combo from Vapor

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Ella TransferXXXL wheelchair walk-in tub

Best wheelchair walk-in tub

The second Ella tub on our list is the TransferXXXL wheelchair walk-in tub. With an extra-large 29-inch-wide seat, it’s among the largest feature-loaded walk-in tubs with an L-shaped door. It’s perfect for wheelchair users or larger bathers, but anyone with mobility issues will appreciate how roomy and luxurious this bath is.

As an Ella tub, it comes with everything you expect from this brand, like a lifetime limited warranty, dual drain technology for faster draining, and ADA-compliant features, like grab bars, a built-in ergonomic seat, and anti-slip flooring. The door swings outward, and you have your choice of a left or right drain.

This tub comes with multiple jetting options. You can choose any combination of air, hydro, microbubble, and hydro foot massage jets. You can also choose additional features, like a heated seat and back, head support, seat riser, and more. Just be aware that the more features you add to your tub, the more expensive it will be.

This tub comes with an inline water heater and an ozone sterilization system that helps keep the tub clean. It features LED chromotherapy lights and fits nearly any bathroom space with the addition of end or extension panels, depending on the measurements of your space. When you purchase from Ella, you have access to an Ella-verified installer network. If buying from another supplier, like Home Depot, you’ll have to figure out how to install the tub yourself.

Cost at time of publishing: $7,145.00

Visit Ella’s Bubbles to purchase

Buy an Ella TransferXXXL wheelchair walk-in tub at Home Depot

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Drive Medical Blue Spring Bathing System

Best professional-grade tub

It’s true that the Drive Medical Blue Spring Bathing System is missing some luxury features, but that’s because it has some other features that you won’t find with other tubs.

The tub system is specially designed for professional settings, so it comes with additional safety features. However, it is also designed to look right at home in residential spaces. It allows you to get a professional-grade walk-in tub that looks good.

It includes a modular console that allows you to control the water temperature, the shower, and the air spa feature. It includes a thermostatic mixing valve that prevents scalding, which is a great safety feature if you’re worried you or a loved one will accidentally turn on the hot water while sitting in the tub.

There’s no need to scrub this walk-in tub, either. It comes with a built-in disinfection system so you can sanitize the tub after every use. It’s a great tub for those with disabilities and extreme mobility issues because it also includes a lap and shoulder harness for added safety, in addition to the safety features you’d expect, like a built-in seat and anti-slip flooring. It is missing a grab bar, though, so you’ll want to think about installing one.

This tub does not have chromotherapy. It does have a CleanDrive Air Spa System with variable speed and pulse mode water jets, which you won’t find with many other walk-in bathtubs, but it doesn’t have as many jets as other tubs.

The overall cost of this tub is the highest on our list. If you want to include the disinfection system and air spa, you’ll pay over $15,000. Even without these features, the tub costs over $10,000, which may be too expensive for some budgets.

Cost at time of publishing: $10,610.83-$15,669.90

Visit Drive Medical to purchase

Buy a Drive Medical Blue Spring Bathing System from Rehabmart

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Must-haves versus extra features

These walk-in tubs have many features and benefits, but you should keep in mind what you need. Before you decide on a walk-in bathtub, make a list of all the must-have features you want your tub to have. 

You’ll want to consider things like the following:

• Do you want your tub to have anti-slip flooring, or do you mind putting anti-slip stickers in yourself?
• How important is it that the door swings outward instead of inward?
• Do you want a built-in seat? If so, how big do you want it to be? If not, do you mind adding your own shower seat?
• Do you want your tub to be ADA-compliant? Or do you mind adding extra grab bars yourself?
• Are you going to be able to keep your tub clean? Or do you think you need some kind of built-in disinfection system?

Once you’ve clarified what you need, you can start thinking about what you want.

For example:

• Do you want a massage-like experience with jets for your feet and back? Or do you want an overall whirlpool experience?
• How important are features like chromotherapy and aromatherapy?
• Do you want a system to keep the water warm? Or do you mind adding hot water to the tub as it cools off?
• What kind of technology do you want in your tub? Do you want a sleek, modern control panel, or do you prefer traditional knobs?

When you’re shopping, you can make sure you compromise on your wants so you don’t compromise on your needs and end up with a tub that doesn’t work for you or your loved one.

Choose the installation process carefully.

Shopping for a new walk-in tub can be misleading because the listed price doesn’t include installation. Some providers, like Ella, will help you find a certified installer in your area. If you purchase your tub from a third-party vendor, you’ll have to find an installer yourself. Make sure you ask for the installation manual when you purchase your tub to ensure whoever you hire installs it correctly.

You should also think about shipping as part of the price. Some sellers don’t provide free shipping, and the shipping of a walk-in tub can cost hundreds of dollars. In addition, some shipping doesn’t include door-to-door service. They may drop your tub by the curb, but getting it into your home is up to you. If you need help, you might want to schedule your installer the same day your tub is meant to arrive so they can bring it into your home.