Top Pool and Spa Combos to Transform Your Outdoor Space
Imagine coming home from work and your personal relaxation oasis is just a few steps away. Pool and spa combos are becoming increasingly popular since they can share the same water, making water chemistry balance easier and overall maintenance simple.
Choose a large fiberglass swimming pool with a side hot tub to wind down after your workout, or a small plunge pool with therapeutic jets ready to massage away the day’s stress.
Key Takeaways:
- Pool and spa combos simplify water maintenance by sharing the same system.
- Options range from large pools with side spas to compact plunge pools with jets.
- Allstar Pool Company installs custom fiberglass pool-spa combinations in South Carolina.
- Barrier Reef and Latham offer versatile pool-spa models, including plunge pools.
- Custom features like lighting, waterfalls, automation, and energy-saving pumps enhance the experience.
- Financing is available through Lyon Financial for those needing assistance.
- Expert consultation ensures a tailored design to match space, budget, and lifestyle.
Virtually any space and shape of pool can have a companion spa added to its final installation design. Our trained professionals will help you choose one of our amazing pool and spa combos.
Your backyard can become a luxurious aquatic retreat. Our team of local pool contractors, serving Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions, installs beautiful fiberglass pool and spa combinations, thoughtfully designed to integrate with your existing water circulation systems and utilities.
For maximum versatility, Allstar spas can also be installed as standalone units.
Allstar Pool Company spa and pool combos will not only reflect your personal taste but are bound to change your outdoor living space to provide you with a whole new level of relaxation and elegance.
Plus, we partner with Lyon Financial to help you obtain a pool loan, if needed.
Common Ways to Combine a Spa with Your Pool
When planning your backyard oasis, one of the most exciting decisions is how your spa will connect to your pool. Over the years, pool owners have found several creative ways to blend these two features, each offering a different look, feel, and function. Here are some of the most popular spa integration styles you’ll see, whether you opt for a classic layout or a modern twist:
Integrated Spa Inside the Pool An integrated spa is designed as part of the pool’s overall shape, physically nestled within the pool structure itself. These spas can be seamlessly tucked into a corner, side, or end of the pool, creating a unified aesthetic and shared water system. While they visually blend with the pool, a small barrier usually separates the heated spa water from the cooler pool water, giving you the best of both worlds—right at arm’s reach.
Attached Spa Next to the Pool Attached spas are built alongside the swimming pool but remain visually and structurally distinct. You’ll often see these as either an inground extension of the pool or elevated slightly above it. The elevation not only offers a dramatic focal point but can also create a soothing waterfall effect if water gently spills over from the spa into the pool below.
Raised Perimeter-Overflow Spa For those looking to make an architectural statement, raised perimeter-overflow spas deliver both style and serenity. Here, the spa sits slightly higher than the pool, with water flowing over the edges in a smooth, all-around sheet—sometimes called a “vanishing edge.” This effect adds a luxurious touch, especially when finished in striking tile or stonework.
Spillover Spa Features Another common configuration is the spillover spa. With this layout, a section of the spa wall is purposefully lowered or notched, allowing warm water to flow directly from the spa into the pool. This not only enhances visual appeal but also creates gentle, relaxing sounds that transform your yard into a tranquil haven.
Each of these configurations can be tailored with custom finishes, lighting, and water features to match your aesthetic and functional preferences. Our team is happy to review design inspiration photos or walk you through options to find the spa style that perfectly complements your preferred pool model.
Types of Pool and Spa Combinations
We partner with trusted brands, Barrier Reef Fiberglass Pools LLC and Latham Pool Products, Inc.
Some suggested models ideal for combining a pool and spa include:
Barrier Reef Pools:
The Castaway is a popular choice for an in-ground pool with integrated spa. In addition to the built-in spa/tanning ledge, the Castaway has generous entry steps in a textured finish, and a safety ledge around the perimeter of the pool.
The Whitsunday series is a collection of slim models perfect for slender backyards that also want to accommodate an attached sp.
Plunge Pools: Barrier Reef offers various plunge pool models. These are compact, deep pools designed for relaxation and a cooling dip. They are ideal for smaller spaces but still provide a luxurious experience.
Latham Pools:
Latham Fiberglass Pools with Spas: Latham offers a variety of fiberglass pool models that can be combined with spas for a complete, integrated pool-and-spa system.
While Latham doesn’t specifically brand their pools as “plunge pools,” many of their smaller, deep pool models can function as plunge pools due to their design and depth, offering a similar experience in a compact footprint.
Each brand offers customizable designs, so it’s possible that the pool model you favor can be adapted to include spa features, depending on your specific needs and preferences.
Choosing Among Pool-Spa Design Options
We can help you assess the space available on your property and help you choose the best size and shape for your backyard spa and swim area. One of our custom pool designers will help merge your inspirations with your budget and create a solution that perfectly fits your lifestyle and outdoor space.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing spa, a spacious pool, or a combination of both, we’ll ensure your vision becomes a reality, all while maximizing your property’s potential and staying within your budget. Browse our pool installation project gallery for inspiration.
Custom Enhancements for Your Pool/Spa Design
When you work with an Allstar Pools professional, you get helpful advice on how to create your unique pool and spa setup. With off-the-shelf solutions, each pool installation is unique to its owner. The following are some of the features that can enhance your inground pool and spa installation.
- Custom Lighting – Turn your pool into a nighttime retreat with beautiful underwater LED lights. Choose from a variety of colors and patterns to set the perfect mood for relaxing evenings or lively poolside parties.
- One-of-a-Kind Water Features – Add a wow factor to your pool with stunning options like waterfalls, deck jets, bubblers, or fountains (spillover, poolside, floating, and more). These features not only look amazing but also add soothing sounds and movement to your backyard oasis.
- Smart Pool Automation – Control your pool with just a tap on your phone or tablet. Adjust the lighting, water temperature, spa jets, and more without leaving your lounge chair. Use the automation to set timers for filtration activation or in-floor cleaning at regular intervals.
- Custom Pool Decking and Finishes – Upgrade your pool area with stylish and durable decking options. Whether you love the look of pavers, elegant travertine, stamped concrete, or bold colors, we’ll help you create a deck that fits your style and stands out. Our pool installation specialists can help you consider factors like walking paths, dining areas, retaining walls, fire pits, and more.
- Energy-Saving Pumps – Keep your pool running smoothly and efficiently with pumps that adjust the water flow based on your needs. These quiet, high-tech pumps help you save money on energy bills while keeping everything in perfect balance.
- Year-Round Comfort with Heating and Cooling – Swim anytime, no matter the season, with our easy-to-use pool and spa heating and cooling systems. Whether you want to cool off in the summer or take a dip on a chilly day, you’ll always have the perfect water temperature.
South Carolina Pool & Spa Combo Experts
Transform your backyard into the ultimate relaxation destination with a customized pool and spa combos from Allstar Pools. Our expert team will work with you to design the perfect aquatic retreat that suits your lifestyle and enhances your outdoor space. If you’re ready to (look into things deeper) know that we can help you create a beautiful, functional, and luxurious area that you’ll enjoy for years to come. Schedule a no-obligation consultation to get more information on which combo may be right for you.