Swim Spa Swimming Pool Alternative

Everything a Pool Can’t Be

An inground pool costs $35,000 to $100,000+, takes months to build, and sits frozen or covered for half the year. A Royal Swim Spa costs a fraction of that, installs in days, fits in a backyard where a pool never would, and runs every single month — whether it’s 90 degrees or 9.

But the better comparison isn’t price. It’s what you actually get out of it. The Royal Swim Spa is a fitness pool, a recovery spa, a family hangout, and a year-round wellness tool in one 15-foot unit. That’s the decision most buyers realize they’re making — not “swim spa versus pool,” but “gym membership plus pool fees plus seasonal limitations” versus something that works every day, at home, on your schedule.

Train in It. Recover in It. Both.

For fitness and swim training

The 6-jet, 3-pump propulsion system creates a smooth, adjustable current you can dial from gentle resistance to a genuine athletic challenge. Low-impact water walking for rehabilitation. Interval training for triathletes. Lap swimming for anyone who wants cardiovascular benefits without the joint punishment of pavement. The current is consistent and adjustable — not turbulent or unpredictable like air-assisted systems.

If you’re serious about evaluating swim quality, don’t just read about it. Schedule a wet test at our Indianapolis showroom and try it yourself at different current settings. No description replaces ten minutes in the water.

For recovery and hydrotherapy

The swim zone flows seamlessly into a dedicated hydrotherapy area. After your workout, the jets go to work on the muscles you just used. Warm water buoyancy takes 90% of body weight off joints — which is why doctors recommend aquatic exercise for back injuries, hip replacements, arthritis, MS, and post-surgical recovery. It isn’t just relaxing. For a lot of owners, it’s the whole reason they bought it.

For family and year-round use

At 1,960 gallons with two therapeutic recovery seats and space for up to 14, there’s actual room. Kids have space to play. Adults have jets to soak in. And because it’s heated and running year-round, you get January evenings in the steam and July afternoons in the water — something a seasonal pool simply can’t offer.

The Only Swim Spa That Says Yes to Epsom Salt

Ask any other swim spa manufacturer if you can use Epsom salt and you’ll get the same answer: no. The magnesium sulfate corrodes standard heater elements, degrades seals, disrupts water chemistry, and voids warranties. MasterSpas, Endless Pools, Hydropool, Jacuzzi — they all prohibit it, explicitly, in their documentation.

We engineered ours to handle it.

The Royal Swim Spa uses corrosion-resistant components designed for Epsom salt water, making it the only swim spa on the market that fully supports therapeutic mineral soaking. Every purchase includes Natural Hot Tub Nutrients — Royal Spa’s Epsom salt additive program — at no additional charge. Genuine magnesium sulfate therapy: muscle recovery, reduced inflammation, better sleep. Right in your backyard.

If Epsom salt wellness matters to you, there’s only one swim spa built for it.

Swim Spa vs. Inground Pool: The Honest Math

	Royal Swim Spa	Inground Pool
Purchase price	$28,595	$35,000–$100,000+
Installation time	Days	Weeks to months
Year-round use	✓ Every month	✗ 4–6 months (seasonal)
Monthly operating cost	~$50–$100/mo*	$150–$300/mo
Hydrotherapy jets	✓ Included	✗ Not standard
Footprint	7’10” × 15’	12 × 24 ft minimum
Epsom salt therapy	✓ Built-in	Not applicable
Structural warranty	40 years	25 yr–lifetime (fiberglass)

*Typical residential usage. Varies by climate, usage frequency, and local energy rates.

Built in Indianapolis. Since 1981.

Every Royal Swim Spa is built at our West Epler Avenue facility in Indianapolis — not assembled from imported components, not outsourced overseas and branded domestically. We’ve been manufacturing aquatic wellness products here since 1981. You can visit the factory. That kind of accountability is rare in this industry, and it’s what makes the next part credible.

The Warranty That Proves It

Ask any competitor for their swim spa structural warranty and you’ll hear 10 years. That’s the industry standard. Royal Spa’s is 40 years.

We’re not leading with that because it’s a sales line. We’re including it because it’s the most transparent thing we can tell you about how this product is built. You don’t offer 40 years on structure unless you build it to last 40 years. Planned obsolescence doesn’t work with a warranty like this. Our business depends on every unit holding up — and it does.

Brand	Structural Warranty
Royal Spa	40 years ✓
MasterSpas	10 years
Endless Pools	10 years
Hydropool	10 years
Hot Spring	5–7 years

Full coverage: 40 years on structure / 10 years on surface / 3 years on parts (extended warranty available for purchase). Administered directly by Royal Spa — the manufacturer, not a third-party network.

Standard Features — Everything Included

• 17-jet, 3-pump propulsion system with adjustable current
• Ozone purification system
• Epsom salt compatibility with Natural Hot Tub Nutrients included
• LED Command Center with underwater lighting
• Thermal floating cover for energy efficiency
• Chemical starter kit and deluxe step included
• Polymer cabinet in Grey or Mahogany finish

Popular Upgrades

• Smart Energy Hybrid Pump System — enhanced efficiency, lower monthly operating costs
• Water Fountains — movement and ambiance
• Starburst or Color Effect Lighting — evening atmosphere
• Insulated Winter Cover — optimized for cold-climate energy retention
• Stainless Steel Jet Package — upgraded aesthetics and durability
• Cover Lifter — makes daily use effortless