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SaunaLife S4 | Wood-Fired Hot Tub · 6-Person

A 6-person wood-fired hot tub with a thermo-spruce shell and stainless steel stove that heats 304 gallons in under 2 hours — no electricity needed.

Current price $5,690
Original price $6,599
Save $909
+$950 shipping to the contiguous US
  • Heats 40°F to 95°F in under 2 hours — 3× faster.
  • Thermo-spruce exterior resists rot and weathering outdoors.
  • No electricity required: the stove runs entirely on firewood.
Exterior Finish: Natural Spruce - S4N

*Eligible returns must be requested within 30 days of delivery. Restocking and freight charges apply, and some items are final sale. See the Refund Policy.

In stock — estimated delivery in 7–12 days
Curbside freight delivery — items lowered to ground level
Description

The SaunaLife SOAK-Series Model S4 is a wood-burning hot tub built for quality, efficiency, and luxury.

Ready for your hot tub party

The Model S4N wood-fired hot tub arrives completely assembled and is easy to set up. Its ergonomically shaped fiberglass tub is a comfortable place for up to 6 people. The interior surface is easy to clean, and the exterior is crafted from thermally enhanced spruce for superior weather resistance and durability.

Engineered for efficiency and performance

Engineered and crafted in Northern Europe, this super-efficient hot tub heats in 1/3 of the time as traditional wood-fired hot tubs. No electrical connection is required. At the heart of the Model S4 is its ingenious self-cleaning corrugated stove with a secondary chamber that transfers heat from the smoke – reducing wood consumption up to 50% compared with other hot tubs. Brilliantly, the air between the fiberglass lining and the wood exterior is super-heated to accelerate the heating process. The stove is cleverly engineered to draw cooler water through a lower channel and redistribute it though an upper channel to equalize the temperature.

Start enjoying sooner

This incredibly efficient wood stove will heat 304 gallons of water from 40°F (5°C) to 95°F (35°C) in 1.5 to 2 hours.

Relax with friends and family the luxury of your Model S4 backyard wood-burning hot tub from SaunaLife.


Engineered and crafted in the Northern Europe, this super-efficient hot tub heats in 1/3 of the time and consumes 50% less wood than other wood-fired hot tubs. The interior surface is easy to clean, and the exterior is crafted from thermally enhanced spruce for superior weather resistance and durability. It uses an ingenious self-cleaning corrugated stove with a secondary chamber that transfers heat from the smoke. Brilliantly, the air between the fiberglass lining and the wood exterior is super-heated to accelerate the heating process.

Features:

  • Comfortably seats up to 6 people
  • Heats water to ideal temperatures in under 2 hours
  • Durable Thermo-Spruce tub surround (1.65” thick)
  • Thick dark grey contoured fiberglass lining
  • Stainless steel wood-burning heater utilizes dual heat compartments for efficient heating
  • Wood-burning heater constructed of 304 stainless steel
  • Polished stainless steel chimney with protection
  • Matching Thermo-Spruce wood steps for easy access
  • Extra thick steel reinforced foam cover, folds for ease of removal and storage
  • Dark grey marine grade vinyl cover exterior
  • Integrated hot tub drainage tap
  • Arrives fully assembled (aside from chimney) and no electricity required
    Includes

    Includes:

    • Fully assembled hot tub
    • Steps
    • Insulated cover
    • Drainage with tap
    • Polished stainless steel chimney
    • Chimney cap
    Specifications

    Specifications:

    • Recommended Maximum Water Temperature: 105°F
    • Water Heating Time: 40°F (5°C) to 95°F (35°C) in under 2 hrs
    • Exterior Dimensions: 79"Diameter x 37"H
    • Interior Dimensions: 71"Diameter x 33"D
    • Water Capacity: 304 Gallons
    • Product Weight when filled: 3,064 lbs
    • Material: Thermo-Spruce
    • Chimney Dimensions: 4.7"Diameter x 95"H
    • Stove Dimensions: 19.8"D x 11.8"W x 13.1"H
    • Maximum Firewood Length: 13"
    • Shipping Dimensions: 91"L x 46"W x 87"H
    • Shipping Weight: 595 lbs
    Warranty

    Your Own Hot Tub Ritual, in 3 Simple Steps

    You don't need a contractor or six months of forum research.

    Set it up
    Step 1

    Set it up

    Place it on a level pad, fill it with a hose, and you're soaking the same week — no plumber, no hookups.

    Light the fire
    Step 2

    Light the fire

    Load the firebox, drop in a match, and the wood-fired stove brings the water up to soak temperature on its own.

    Make It a Ritual
    Step 3

    Make It a Ritual

    The first few soaks tend to set the rhythm — the tub becomes a habit, not an expensive lawn ornament.

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    Same team before and after the sale, from sizing to warranty support.

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    Sold by Topture, with the applicable manufacturer warranty.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many people does the SaunaLife S4 fit?
    The SaunaLife S4 seats up to six people in a contoured dark grey fiberglass tub. SaunaLife lists the interior at 71 inches in diameter and 33 inches deep, inside a 79-inch-diameter Thermo-Spruce surround, and matching Thermo-Spruce steps make getting in and out easier. SaunaLife's safety instructions say not to exceed the recommended number of users, both for safety and to avoid damaging the tub, and to never jump in. For up to seven people, the S6 is the larger sibling.
    What are the SaunaLife S4 dimensions?
    SaunaLife lists the S4 at 79 inches in diameter and 37 inches high outside, and 71 inches across and 33 inches deep inside. Its dimension drawing puts the top of the stove's chimney about 106 inches above the base, so leave that much overhead clearance. The tub weighs 441 pounds empty, and SaunaLife lists it at 3,064 pounds filled. It ships in a crate about 87 inches tall at 595 pounds, so check the delivery route for that height before it arrives.
    How much water does the SaunaLife S4 hold?
    The SaunaLife S4 holds 304 gallons. SaunaLife's quick guide says to close the drain valve before filling, shows the water level about 6 inches below the rim, and says the water should stand about 4 inches over the stove section. Never fire the stove until the tub is full, and never drain it while embers are still burning. Filled, SaunaLife lists the S4 at 3,064 pounds, so the base has to carry that weight.
    How long does the SaunaLife S4 take to heat up?
    SaunaLife says the S4's stove heats its 304 gallons from 40°F to 95°F in 1.5 to 2 hours, which it puts at about a third of the time of traditional wood-fired hot tubs. The stove draws cooler water in through a lower channel and returns it through an upper one, and the air between the fiberglass tub and the wood surround is heated too. SaunaLife's quick guide says covering the tub with its lid speeds heating. It recommends a maximum water temperature of 105°F, and the stove must never be left unattended while it burns.
    How does the SaunaLife S4's wood stove work, and what firewood does it need?
    The SaunaLife S4's stove is a self-cleaning corrugated firebox of 304 stainless steel with a secondary chamber that takes heat from the smoke, and SaunaLife says it uses up to 50% less wood than other hot tubs. Burn only dry firewood no longer than 13 inches, and light it with a pellet fuel starter or lighter fluid rather than paper, which the quick guide says throws excess sparks and embers. Fire the stove only once the tub is full, keep watch while it burns, and remember that the stove and chimney get hot enough to burn. The polished stainless chimney and its cap are included.
    Does the SaunaLife S4 need electricity, and can it be used off-grid?
    No. The SaunaLife S4 needs no electrical connection, because its stainless-steel stove burns firewood, so it can go on a site with no power. What it does need is water to fill 304 gallons, somewhere to drain it, a supply of dry firewood no longer than 13 inches, and a spot at least 13 feet from any building, which SaunaLife's quick guide sets for fire safety. In freezing weather, the guide says to drain the tub and the stove after every use and leave the drain valve open, so plan for refilling in winter.
    What wood is the SaunaLife S4 made of?
    The SaunaLife S4 has a 1.65-inch Thermo-Spruce surround, thermally modified spruce that SaunaLife says lasts up to twice as long as cedar, around a thick, contoured dark grey fiberglass tub. The stove is 304 stainless steel with a polished stainless chimney, and the insulated cover is steel-reinforced foam with a dark grey marine-grade vinyl exterior. It comes in a Natural (S4N) or Black (S4B) finish.
    How do you install the SaunaLife S4, and what foundation does it need?
    The SaunaLife S4 arrives assembled apart from the chimney. Its quick guide has you remove the shipping boards and steps, turn the tub upright onto its base, cut away the pallet and plastic, and level it with a spirit level around the rim; then fit the chimney to the stove, set the grate, hang the stove door and connect the drain valve. The guide asks only for a level base, so size it for the filled weight, and the tub must stand at least 13 feet from any building for fire safety. Condensate can drip under the stove while it heats, so a container there is normal.
    How is the SaunaLife S4 delivered and what does shipping cost?
    The SaunaLife S4 ships by LTL freight for a flat $950 freight charge to the contiguous United States. Delivery is by appointment, and the driver makes a curbside delivery only, lowering the tub to ground level. It arrives assembled apart from the chimney, on its side on a wooden pallet encased in wood, in a crate about 87 inches tall at 595 pounds, so plan how you will move it into place and turn it upright. Every Topture freight order includes full-value freight protection, and damage must be documented at delivery for a claim to be processed.
    What does the SaunaLife S4 cost in total, delivered?
    The delivered cost of the SaunaLife S4 from Topture is the tub price plus a flat $950 LTL freight charge to the contiguous United States. Some retailers advertise free shipping on the S4 at a higher tub price, so compare delivered totals rather than tub prices. The wood stove, chimney and cap, steps and insulated cover are included, so there is no heater or cover to add. The remaining costs are local: a level base that can carry the filled tub, and firewood. Topture quotes delivery outside the contiguous United States per order, and offers financing through Shop Pay Installments at checkout.
    What warranty does the SaunaLife S4 have?
    SaunaLife's Limited Warranty, Rev 260915, covers the SaunaLife S4 for 2 years from delivery, the period it lists for plunge tubs and hot tubs, in residential use. It runs to the original retail purchaser who bought from an authorized reseller, and Topture is an authorized SaunaLife dealer. SaunaLife repairs or replaces, at its option, a part it judges defective, and labour for removal or reinstallation is not covered. It excludes normal wear, user damage, natural weathering and the natural characteristics of wood, and defects, transport damage included, that inspection before installation would have caught. Commercial use, alteration or repairs by anyone other than an authorized SaunaLife representative void it.
    Where can you buy the SaunaLife S4 from an authorized dealer?
    Topture is an authorized SaunaLife dealer, listed in SaunaLife's own dealer directory, and sells the SaunaLife S4 in two finish options, Natural (S4N) or Black (S4B), as a complete package with its wood stove, stainless chimney and cap, steps and insulated cover. Buying from an authorized dealer matters because SaunaLife's limited warranty applies only to products bought from one of its authorized resellers. Topture provides Lifetime Expert Support, including troubleshooting and warranty coordination with SaunaLife.
    How do you maintain the SaunaLife S4?
    Wash the SaunaLife S4 after each use, and shower before getting in for cleaner water. SaunaLife's quick guide allows a pressure washer with household detergent and a soft cloth, but no chlorine-based detergents, abrasive cleaners or rough materials, which discolor the tub. Lift any ash that reaches the water out with a kitchen sieve. Treat the wooden walls and steps with an exterior wood oil at least once a year. In winter, drain the tub and the stove after every use and leave the drain valve open, because freezing water can break the tub, the stove or the valve.
    What are common problems with the SaunaLife S4?
    SaunaLife's quick guide for the S4 points to a few avoidable problems. Freezing is the costly one: water left in the tub, stove or drain valve in freezing weather can break them, so drain after every use in winter and leave the valve open. The guide forbids firing the stove before the tub is full, or draining it while embers are still burning. Condensate can drip under the stove while it heats, so a container there is normal. Paper used as kindling throws sparks and embers, ash in the water lifts out with a kitchen sieve, and chlorine or abrasive cleaners discolor the tub.
    What is the difference between the SaunaLife S4 and the S6?
    The difference is size. The SaunaLife S4 seats up to six in a 71-inch interior holding 304 gallons, inside a surround SaunaLife lists at 79 inches across and 37 inches high. The S6 seats up to seven in an 80.7-inch interior holding 436 gallons, inside an 89-inch surround 40.2 inches high. So the S6 needs a pad about 10 inches wider and holds roughly 1,100 pounds more water. Otherwise they are built the same way: a 1.65-inch Thermo-Spruce surround over a fiberglass tub and a 304 stainless-steel wood stove, with no electricity, and SaunaLife rates both to heat from 40°F to 95°F in 1.5 to 2 hours.

    General Topture Questions

    Where are you located, and where do you ship from?

    Topture is an online retailer serving customers in the contiguous United States. The company is Topture LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, and its registered business address is 30 N Gould St, Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801.

    Orders ship from manufacturer and distributor warehouses in the U.S. and Canada, and some products ship directly from the manufacturer in Europe. Each product page shows its estimated delivery time.

    How much is shipping?

    Orders over $200 ship free within the continental United States. Orders under $200 carry a small shipping fee.

    Two exceptions: SaunaLife and ThermaSol products carry a freight charge at any order value, and sauna stones ordered without a heater ship at $60 per box because of their weight.

    Every charge is shown at checkout before you pay.

    Do you provide financing?

    Absolutely! To view your financing offer, simply select Shop Pay Installments as your payment method at Step 3 of checkout.

    You'll need to enter a debit card to receive your offer, but don’t worry—you can still back out before completing the purchase.

    How long will it take for my items to arrive?

    If your order is in stock, most orders ship within 2–7 business days of purchase. Transit time then depends on the distance from the warehouse and, for freight, on booking a delivery appointment.

    For custom, pre-order or made-to-order items, the estimated delivery time frame is listed on the product page. Delivery dates are estimates, so please don't book installation labor until your order has arrived and been inspected.

    What happens after I place my order?

    As soon as you place your order, you'll receive a confirmation email with your order details—be sure to keep it for your records. Once your order ships, you'll receive another email with tracking information.

    For freight deliveries, the carrier will call or text you to schedule an appointment once the shipment reaches their local terminal. Someone needs to be there to inspect the shipment and sign for it. Smaller parcels arrive by UPS or FedEx without an appointment.

    Is there a warranty?

    Yes. Products purchased through Topture include the applicable manufacturer’s warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms. You’ll find the warranty details for each product under the "Warranty" tab on its product page, and we help with troubleshooting and warranty coordination if an issue comes up.

    Do you have a showroom?

    We don’t have a showroom — we sell online. Our team is available by phone, email and chat to help you compare models, sizes and heaters, and we can send dimensions, installation manuals and electrical requirements before you buy.

    Where do you deliver to?

    We deliver throughout the 48 contiguous states, with curbside freight delivery for large items. Free shipping and standard rates apply there only. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other U.S. islands and Canada are quoted separately, depending on the brand and model. We can't ship freight or oversized items to P.O. boxes.

    Do you ship internationally?

    International Shipping

    For many products, yes, including to Canada, by custom quote. Email contact@topture.com with the product and your address before you order; availability and cost depend on the brand and model. Any duties, taxes and customs fees are your responsibility.

    Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico

    Free shipping applies to the continental United States only. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other U.S. islands is quoted separately and depends on the brand and model. Email contact@topture.com for a quote before you order.

    Your hot tub, done the right way.

    • Heats 40°F to 95°F in under 2 hours — 3× faster.
    • Thermo-spruce exterior resists rot and weathering outdoors.
    • No electricity required: the stove runs entirely on firewood.

    *Eligible returns must be requested within 30 days of delivery. Restocking and freight charges apply, and some items are final sale. See the Refund Policy.