Most shoppers fail to realize that finding the best corner bathtub can be a grueling ordeal. Even worse, some bathtub shoppers will still end up with a disappointing product at their doorstep after a huge struggle. Others will find corner bathtubs so good they can’t part with them for years to come. You can join the latter group of shoppers relatively easily with our help.
However, this is only achievable, where bathtub features inform your purchase decision. First, the size needs to fit your bathroom easily. After all, you don’t want to build a new bathroom to house your bathtub purchase. The capacity and the type of tub also needs to be in line with your use needs. If these corner bathtub features are satisfactory, you move on to check construction materials and finish. The tub should at least be a durable purchase. Fitting in with your bathroom’s color scheme is an additional benefit and one expected of the best corner bathtub. Lastly, if a warranty is provided, it could add to the list of benefits. After reviewing 21 different models, we came up with a list of top 5 picks, and the Atlantis Whirlpools 6060SWR got our Editor’s Choice nomination.
Extra features: oval opening, 8 directional water jets, 0.75HP pump, center drain
The 58″ x 58″ x 23″ Atlantis Whirlpools 6060SWR is our first tub suggestion. Capacity-wise, 55 gallons is the most you should expect in this purchase. This saves on water in comparison to other corner tubs listed.
Additionally, a high-quality, high gloss white finish is the only tub color option available for the model. This is the most standard color option for bathtubs; hence shouldn’t be a surprise.
Another common feature is the use of acrylic to build the body of the product. Consequently, cracking or chipping the tub should be relatively difficult. Also, acrylics tend to retain heat, among a few other positives.
Being a whirlpool tub is part of the charm of this purchase. Not only will you get to soak in a bath, but you’ll also get a massage option in your purchase. If your day job leads to soreness all over your body, this may be what you need.
Supporting this whirlpool feature are eight directional water jets. Also, 0.75HP pump powers all the eight water jets included. Installation requires the consideration of the center drain and the 150-pound weight. However, with a professional’s help incorporated, the tub’s installation should be a smooth process.
The acrylic whirlpool tub is also supported by a 10-year warranty.
What we liked: The acrylic material is easy to repair and easy to clean. The tub’s extended warranty is a valued asset as well. Water use needs for this tub are not extravagant. Additionally, the water jets with the 0.75HP pump can give users a better bath experience.
What could be better: An inherent flaw of acrylics is just how easy they scratch.
Extra features: slip-resistant bottom, drop-in installation
As for the Carver Tubs SKC5555, it is commendable in its qualities as a soaking corner bathtub. Like the KOHLER K-1155-0 5454 listed, you can only install this in your bathroom if you build a frame for it.
Notably, acrylic is the main component in the design of this tub. However, reinforced fiberglass has been added to ensure added durability. For this reason, buyers getting to use the 5-year warranty is rare.
As you get in and out of this bath, the slip-resistant bottom should help you retain your balance, thereby preventing falls and injury.
What we liked: The slip-resistant bottom helps keep buyers safe. A five-year warranty for the tub works well as insurance in case of damage. The construction, however, more or less guarantees you won’t need to use the warranty.
What could be better: Drop-in installation is more challenging and comes with some extra costs.
Extra features: computerized, inline heater, Bluetooth, 1.5HP DXD pump, air blower, 22 jets, 2 pumps, LED lights
If your sole purpose in searching for a corner tub is to find one with the best-in-class whirlpool feature, the Western Pacific SYM623-SDS won’t disappoint. For one, two pumps are installed in the tub. This is understandable considering the number of water jets included total 22.
Notably, this is a two-person tub, and the jets are designed with that in mind. Further, the size and weight of the tub reflect that it is meant for shared use. As such, it might take up a big chunk of your bathroom as the 62” x 62” x 25” dimensions suggest.
Other than that, the weight is also reflective of a large, well-constructed tub. Speaking of construction, this corner jacuzzi bathtub is made of acrylic, just like the Atlantis Whirlpools 6060SWR. However, an extra element, namely fiberglass, is added.
Music can add romance to a bath experience. With the Western Pacific SYM623-SDS, you needn’t bring a Bluetooth speaker to the bathroom as the tub can serve as one. FM radio is also available if that is your cup of tea.
Further, you can improve your relaxation time by turning on the lights in the tub while dimming all other lighting fixtures. With color changing LEDs present and a computerized touchscreen, this should be a walk in the park.
Another tub feature worth noting is the inline heater. After all, warmer water in your tub is a huge positive as well. If this still doesn’t impress you enough, the ozone generator which keeps mold and mildew away from the tub is another thing to look forward to.
The water overflow drain also suffices as a reason why this corner jacuzzi bathtub is worth it.
What we liked: The bathtub fits two people. Also, the design includes 22 jets, which have been placed to cater to the two people in the tub. Additionally, two pumps service these jets. An inline water heater is included and pre-installed. LED lights offering chromotherapy are present. Audio capabilities in terms of Bluetooth and FM radio so you can listen to soothing music are part of the tub. The single control point in the computerized touch screen is another significant upside. Lastly, there is the overflow drain to prevent spillages.
What could be better: A two-person tub is going to take up more space. Additionally, this tub is expensive and rightly so considering all the upsides.
Extra features: flexible drain, 22 multi-directional jets, 4 water-flow settings, 1.5 HP 110 v motor, ozone cleaning system, LED lighting, FM radio, Bluetooth with Hi-Fi Speaker box
Looking at the ARIEL Platinum PW1685959CW1’s features, you get multiple bits of similarity between this tub and the Western Pacific SYM623-SDS. They are both whirlpool options with acrylic + fiberglass construction. Even the outlook is only slightly different.
If you’re tired of only white bathtub options, this purchase can be acquired in a chrome finish as well. For longer bath times, you’ll appreciate the heat pump being there to keep your water warm.
Also, 22 water jets do come in handy to ensure your muscles are relaxed as you take a bath. Remember that tweaking water flow settings from these jets is easy with a touchscreen control so close by.
Even as you toggle these water flow settings, remember that behind them is a 1.5 HP 110 v motor powering the use of the jets. Also, some extra tub features make the ARIEL Platinum PW1685959CW1 a joy to have.
The extras include a chromotherapy option, FM radio, and Bluetooth. These features have a 60-minute function limit, so leaving them on accidentally when you’re done with the bathtub is not problematic.
Finally, you needn’t even do anything to keep bacteria and harmful materials from your bathwater. The ozone cleaning system in the invention can tackle that for you.
What we liked: The ozone cleaning system raises this tub’s standing. Further, the omnidirectional water jets with adjustable water-flow settings can only lead to more enjoyable bath times. LED lighting brings to fruition chromotherapy in this tub. FM radio and Bluetooth are some welcome additions if the goal is to relax in the tub. A heat pump keeps the water at the right temperatures. This tub is available in two different finishes. Finally, smart features shut down on their own after 60 minutes.
What could be better: This tub’s affordability is one reason more people are not buying it.
Extra features: 2-person tub, drop-in installation, integral faucet deck, molded lumbar support, and armrests
Another corner tub you could look at if you fancy two-person baths is the KOHLER K-1155-0 5454. This is a soaking tub without any whirlpool features and will thus be more affordable. The installation, however, may present some problems.
As you can see, it is a drop-in option, so you’ll need to build an exterior frame for the tub. When incorporating your faucets, the integral faucet deck may make your work easier.
Additionally, lumbar support and the armrests built into the tub will ensure the two tub users are comfortable for the duration of the bath.
What we liked: The armrests and lumbar support position users as comfortably as possible. Soaking tubs are generally very comfortable. Integral faucet deck eliminates the worry of how to install your hot and cold faucets. The tub is more affordable than whirlpool options.
What could be better: Building a frame for the drop-in tub may be a bit of a challenge and introduce extra costs.
Randomly picking a corner bathtub from the list above doesn’t guarantee you the best results. However, paying considerable attention to this guide may increase the chances of you getting the selection right.
An excellent pick from your corner bathtub purchase options will have a few benefits. The first most obvious one is more enjoyable bath times. Second is the relaxation that comes with having a bath after working all day tirelessly.
Another reason to get a good corner bathtub is that it will fit seamlessly in most bathroom designs, making use of angles that would otherwise be unusable. If, however, you have a bathroom with no corners, such a purchase won’t make sense. Lastly, if you desire more space in the middle of your bathroom, a corner tub will make that more achievable.
The features of each corner bathtub were instrumental in compiling the list above. They will be just as important in helping you select the tub to purchase. More data on corner tub features is given below, so you have a reference point that can assist you in making that selection.
One area where you are guaranteed to regret the purchase if you get it wrong is the size. Buying a tub that’s bigger than your bathroom can handle requires you to either remodel the whole room, or you return the tub. Both options are probably expensive and inconvenient. However, if you have the measurements of the free corner space in your bathroom and the dimensions of the tub side by side, it is hard to make such a mistake.
Planning for water use is also important when buying any type of tub. If you’re trying to save on water use, buying the ARIEL Platinum PW1685959CW1, which uses 97 gallons per bath, may be ill-advised. Instead, a tub like the Atlantis Whirlpools 6060SWR with 55 gallons’ capacity may be more suited to the task.
Just knowing what classification a corner bathtub falls under will tell you a few things about its capabilities. The common types are soaking, air tubs, whirlpool, and combination corner tubs. Since whirlpool tubs started our list, it makes sense that we start with them here as well.
Whirlpool tubs come with water jets just like the Western Pacific SYM623-SDS. These water jets act like a masseuse and target major muscles that may be strained and stiff from all your hard work. They thus end up relieving tension in your muscles.
An almost similar experience can be found if you get an air tub. However, air tubs give a more gentle massage sensation. Nevertheless, an air tub will still try to target major muscle groups and relieve tension in them. Consequently, both air tubs and whirlpool options can be thought of as massage bathtubs.
Soaking corner tubs are like the Carver Tubs SKC5555. They come in simple designs and limited functionality. Their saving grace is that they have deeper bowls, and as such, soaking in them becomes easier.
Coming across combination bathtubs is also not very rare. These will have characteristics that would allow them to be classified under varying categories. If a whirlpool bathtub, for instance, also has air jets incorporated, then it can rightly be termed as a combination corner tub.
With corner tubs, the shapes and styles are more or less going to be the same so they can fit those odd angles in your bathroom. Consequently, it isn’t a major consideration for most tub buyers. However, some may like the unique design of a tub like the Western Pacific SYM623-SDS.
Most tubs listed are made of acrylic, which has cemented its position as a favorite bathtub construction component for various manufacturers. It cleans easily, which is a tub attribute buyers want. Its repair is also not much of a hassle. In cases where you question the durability of acrylics, you have some options that incorporate fiberglass as well. The ARIEL Platinum PW1685959CW1 is one example.
Notably, more construction materials than have been featured on this list are available in the market. Examples include enameled steel, cast iron, cultured marble, ceramic tile, and more. The features of each construction material will be different. Nevertheless, only two checkboxes matter the most when you are choosing: the tub’s durability and how good the finish looks.
Most corner tubs in the market come in white. The list above even serves to affirm that. However, other color and finish options are also available. The ARIEL Platinum PW1685959CW1, for instance, is available in a chrome finish as well.
If you’d like to avoid taking chances with the quality of your tub, pick one with a reliable warranty. That way, substandard, damaged, and bad quality tubs can be sent back to the vendor for replacements or repairs. With a warranty, it can be harder to lose the money you spent buying the product.
Extra bathtub features can elevate the status of tubs several-fold based on their relative importance. The Western Pacific SYM623-SDS is an example. Bluetooth, chromotherapy, FM radio, and a touchscreen are all not standard features. However, clearly, they are an asset to the buyers of the tub and would likely be a welcome sight for shoppers. Finding some other features in your tub options shouldn’t be surprising either. As such, you may need to come up with the extra funds that will allow for their acquisition.
The Atlantis Whirlpools 6060SWR corner tub incorporates some features seen in high-end whirlpool options all the while still maintaining relative affordability. As such, it is accessible to the masses, and the massage jets are good enough for single-person use. The water capacity of the corner tub is also ideal for saving on consumption.
Next, the Carver Tubs SKC5555 deserves second place. It’s an acrylic soaking tub featuring 70-gallon water capacity and drop-in installation. It’s made of reinforced fiberglass and the bottom is slip-resistant.
As for the Western Pacific SYM623-SDS, its exterior design is impressive and pleasing to look at. Further, extra features are jam-packed into this tub. They include a touchscreen, Bluetooth, chromotherapy and more. The whirlpool jets are no joke either.
Note that all three of our favorite bathtub picks are whirlpool options which may not be to your liking. However, there are two other soaking options listed which you can look into as well. Don’t be afraid to pick them if they strike your fancy.
