It Is No Wonder Tickle Tub Has Been Voted the No. 1 Fire-Driven Hot Tub in South Africa
It is no wonder that Tickle Tub has been voted the No. 1 fire-driven hot tub in South Africa, becoming a top-selling and leading hot tub export brand.
For over 13 years, Tickle Tub has been proudly manufactured in South Africa and has become the quality choice for private homes, lodges, hotels, guest farms, resorts and hundreds of commercial establishments, with more than 700 Tickle Tubs currently working in commercial operations.
Having produced an average of more than 500 tubs per year, our experience has been built through years of real-world use, customer feedback and continuous product development.
Today, Tickle Tub is available in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom, with the USA coming soon.
Our success is built on one simple philosophy: listen to our customers, identify the problems and engineer better solutions.
Manufactured Without Compromise
Every Tickle Tub is manufactured using carefully selected, high-grade materials, including marine-grade fibreglass and Grade 304 stainless steel.
We don’t cut corners or use inferior materials where quality matters.
Our tubs are designed specifically for the demands of hot tub use, including environments where they are used frequently by multiple guests.
And there is no plastic plumbing hidden inside a Tickle Tub.
The Beauty of Wood Without the Maintenance
One of the biggest frustrations our commercial customers experienced with traditional wooden hot tubs was maintenance.
Wood requires ongoing sanding, sealing, varnishing and protection from the elements — and eventually, there is the risk of wood rot.
This led to the development of our Wood-look Fibreglass Artistry range.
Using carefully crafted fibreglass textures and finishes, we recreate the appearance and character of traditional timber, including the distinctive ridges of wood.
The result is a remarkably realistic wood-look tub with the practical advantages of fibreglass:
No wood rot. No sanding. No varnishing. Minimal maintenance.
Designed for Efficient Heating
We believe there is a sweet spot when it comes to hot tub size.
Our core range is designed around the traditional 3–4 person hot tub, providing enough space to enjoy the experience without requiring excessive amounts of water.
A smaller, efficiently designed tub means less water to heat and faster, more efficient heating.
Our fire-driven heating systems are positioned externally, keeping the bathing area clear while making the system easier to access, clean and maintain.
Selected configurations are also compatible with gas heating, giving customers flexibility in how they heat their tub.
Practical Features Come Standard
Years of customer feedback have helped us refine the details that make a Tickle Tub easy to own.
Depending on the model and configuration, features include:
- In-line filtration and sieve
- Convenient shut-off valve
- Drainage positioned at the lowest point for easier emptying
- Garden-hose connection for easy filling – and emptying
- External heating mechanism – No accidental burns !
- Non-slip internal surface
- Wood-fire and gas-compatible heating options
- Natural water circulation without requiring a pump or electricity
- Pump and filter compatible
Every feature has a purpose: to make the tub easier, safer and more convenient to use.
More Than Six Models — Designed to Your Style
Our range has grown from a simple hot tub concept into a selection of more than six models, offering everything from an economical entry-level tub ECO LITE to premium Fibreglass Artistry designs and LED-lit statement tubs.
With extensive colour and finish options, your Tickle Tub can be customised to complement almost any outdoor environment.
Whether it’s for a family home, a luxury lodge, a glamping destination or a busy commercial property, there is a Tickle Tub designed for the application.
Proudly South African
Tickle Tub has spent 13 years developing, manufacturing and refining fire-driven hot tubs right here in South Africa.
With more than 700 commercial tubs currently active and an average production history of over 500 tubs per year, our products have been proven in some of the most demanding real-world environments.
That experience is now taking Tickle Tub around the world.
From South Africa to Australia, Europe and the UK — and soon the USA, we are proud to see a South African-made product being enjoyed internationally.
Why Tickle Tub?
Thirteen years of manufacturing and real-world customer feedback have shaped the Tickle Tub range into what it is today.
Premium materials.
Smart design.
Minimal maintenance.
Efficient fire-driven heating.
Exceptional customisation.
We didn’t simply set out to make another hot tub.
We identified the problems with traditional designs — and built solutions into ours.
Tickle Tub
South Africa’s No. 1 fire-driven hot tub.
Proudly manufactured in South Africa.
More than 700 commercial tubs currently working.
Over 500 tubs produced per year on average.
Available in Australia, Europe and the UK.
Coming soon to the USA.
Beautiful by design. Built for real life.