- Heater: EnergyPro® 4,000 W (230V)
- Electrical: 230V / 50 amp (GFCI sub-panel included)
- Water Care: FreshWater® Salt System Ready
- Monthly Pricing: Starting at $201.68/month*
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The Palatino® is a six-person hydrotherapy spa from the Vacanza® Series, the value-mid tier line manufactured by Caldera Spas, a Watkins Wellness brand. The Palatino is the stylish, spacious, value-priced hot tub at the top of the Vacanza family, with the highest jet count in the series. Measuring 7'5" square and holding 400 gallons of water, the Palatino pairs a full-body UltraMassage® Lounge (with neck, shoulder, middle-back, calf, and foot jets) with an EcstaSeat®, a LumbarSsage® Seat, Sole Soothers®, and a five-station Hot Tub Circuit Therapy® loop. Two 2.5 HP ReliaFlo® pumps make it the strongest-flow Vacanza spa. The Palatino is sold and serviced through Seven Seas Pools & Spas.
6 adults (1 lounger, 5 seats)
7'5" × 7'5" × 38.5" tall (226 × 226 × 98 cm)
45 total (35 Euro, 6 AdaptaFlo®, 4 AdaptaSsage®)
2 ReliaFlo® 2.5 HP (5.2 BHP), 1 dual-speed + 1 single-speed, plus an EnergyPro® circulation pump
The Palatino fits households that want premium-tier hydrotherapy at a value price, couples and families that prioritize the strongest jet performance in the Vacanza line, soakers with chronic lower-body or foot tension who'll use the Sole Soothers® weekly, and if you want a full-body lounger plus five distinct upright seats. Caldera quotes a Maryland owner who reports "the hot tub has really helped my wife's back when it is sore", a useful indicator of the Palatino's lumbar focus. The 7'5" square footprint matches the Geneva and other premium Utopia models, so backyards already sized for a 7'5" pad have multiple cross-series options.
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| Spa Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Seating capacity | 6 adults (1 lounger, 5 seats) |
| Length × Width × Height | 7'5" × 7'5" × 38.5" (226 × 226 × 98 cm) |
| Water capacity | 400 gallons (1,525 liters) |
| Weight (dry) | 910 lbs (415 kg) |
| Weight (filled) | 5,295 lbs (2,420 kg) |
The Palatino uses two ReliaFlo® 2.5 HP (5.2 BHP) pumps, one dual-speed and one single-speed, plus an EnergyPro® circulation pump that runs continuously for low-noise filtration. The 45 jets split across three configurations:
| Jet Type | Count | Targeted Area |
|---|---|---|
| Euro | 35 | General muscle coverage across all seats and the lounge |
| AdaptaFlo® | 6 | Adjustable-flow precision jets |
| AdaptaSsage® | 4 | Adjustable-direction targeted massage |
The Palatino ships FreshWater® Salt System Ready. The optional FreshWater® Salt System uses a disposable titanium cartridge to generate chlorine from salt, clean, soft, natural-feeling water without ongoing manual chlorine dosing.
| Water Care Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard system | FreshWater® Salt System Ready |
| Filter | 65 sq. ft. |
| Ozone | Optional ozonator |
| Cover & Accessory Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cover | WeatherPro™ 4" tapered, custom-fit, hinge seal |
| Cover colors | Storm, Chestnut, Black |
| Cover lifters (optional) | ProLift®, ProLift® II, ProLift® III, ProLift® IV |
| Steps (optional) | Vacanza® Series Steps or Polymer Steps in Java, Ash, or Parchment |
The Palatino is designed around a five-station Hot Tub Circuit Therapy® loop, the longest sequence in the Vacanza family. A typical circuit starts in the UltraMassage® Lounge for full-body relaxation: neck and shoulder jets engage at the top, middle-back jets release the thoracic spine, Angled Calf Jets work the lower leg, and Sole Soothers® push targeted pressure into the foot muscles. The sequence then moves to the EcstaSeat® for upright back work, drops into the LumbarSsage® Seat for lower-back tension, and finishes with two upright Euro-jet stations. The result is a full-body massage sequence that addresses neck-to-feet rather than a single fixed posture.
Two 2.5 HP pumps mean the Palatino delivers the strongest simultaneous flow in the Vacanza line, the lounge and a second high-output seat can both run at full pressure without throttling. The Acquarella® Waterfall adds ambient water sound. For one-touch automated jet sequencing, you should compare the Utopia® Series.
Review the dimensions, seating layout, and water-care features with a Seven Seas advisor.
| Related Spa | Seats | Jets | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanto® | 7 | 35 | Largest Vacanza, no lounger, group-friendly |
| Marino® | 6 | 35 | Lounger plus 5 seats, family-balanced |
| Palatino® (this model) | 6 | 45 | Highest jet count, 2.5 HP pumps, Sole Soothers® |
| Tarino™ | 5 | 23 | Unique double-lounge layout |
| Celio™ | 3 | 18 | Conversation seating, 115V convertible |
| Aventine® | 2 | 14 | Smallest Vacanza, 115V convertible |
The Vacanza Series sits as the value-mid tier of the Caldera Spas lineup. From most to least premium:
Utopia® Series, premium top tier (EcoTech® Plus cabinet, Atlas® Neck Massage, FreshWater® IQ Salt with smart monitoring, SpaGlo® multi-zone LED, Advent® LCD Touchscreen)
View Utopia Series Hot Tubs
Paradise® Series, mid tier (FreshWater® Salt System Ready, EcoTech® cabinet)
View Paradise Series Hot Tubs
Vacanza® Series, value-mid tier where the Palatino lives. EcoTech® cabinet, LED interior lighting, LCD Control System
View Vacanza Series Hot Tubs
Fantasy Series, entry tier (115V plug-and-play options, FROG® sanitization, rotomolded cabinet)
View Fantasy Series Hot TubsIf you're cross-shopping Caldera against the Hot Spring brand (also distributed by Watkins Wellness), the Caldera vs Hot Spring comparison covers how the two lines split on jet technology, control systems, and water-care defaults.
The Palatino is part of the lineup carried by Seven Seas Pools & Spas. Call ahead or stop by your local showroom to confirm current showroom availability. Visiting a showroom is the fastest way to feel the difference between two 1.5 HP and two 2.5 HP pumps, to compare lounger ergonomics across the Marino® and Palatino®, and to confirm the Sole Soothers® position fits your foot length. Call or visit your local Seven Seas Pools & Spas location to schedule a private wet-test soak appointment with the models currently on the floor.
The Palatino requires a 230V / 50 amp circuit wired to a GFCI sub-panel, the sub-panel is included with the spa. Site requirements:
Level reinforced concrete pad, deck capable of supporting 5,295 lbs filled, or a prepared spa pad
24" minimum service clearance on at least one side for equipment access
Standard delivery to ground-level installations
Seven Seas offers full delivery and installation service including site assessment, electrical coordination with a licensed electrician, and post-fill water balancing.
With the optional FreshWater® Salt System cartridge installed, week-to-week maintenance reduces to monitoring water clarity and replacing the salt cartridge approximately every four months. Filter cleaning runs on a monthly cadence, see the filter care guide for the 65 sq. ft. cartridge in the owners area.
For broader guidance, the salt-water hot tub care guide in the owners area covers cartridge replacement, ozone interaction, and seasonal draining intervals.
Both are 6-adult lounger spas in the Vacanza line. The Palatino is bigger (7'5" vs 7' square, 400 vs 360 gallons), carries 45 jets vs 35, two 2.5 HP pumps vs two 1.5 HP pumps, and adds Sole Soothers® in the lounge. The Marino® sits at a lower price point. Choose Palatino for the strongest hydrotherapy in the Vacanza line; choose Marino for value within the lounger configuration.
Sole Soothers® are jet clusters integrated into the foot well of the UltraMassage® Lounge, they push directed water pressure into the foot muscles. For owners with plantar tension, long-day-on-feet jobs, or running mileage, the Sole Soothers® are often the single most-used feature of the spa. In the Vacanza line, they appear only on the Palatino.
The Vacanza line is engineered for low operating cost via FiberCor® insulation, the EnergyPro® heater, and the EnergyPro® circulation pump. Actual monthly electrical cost depends on local utility rates, ambient temperature, and use frequency. The CEC certification means the Palatino meets California's strict energy standards. Ask a Seven Seas advisor for an operating-cost estimate based on your climate and electricity rate.
FreshWater® Salt System Ready means the spa is plumbed for the optional FreshWater® Salt System cartridge, a disposable titanium element that generates chlorine from salt. Ozone is an optional ozonator that adds supplemental sanitation. Owners can choose the salt system, the ozonator, or both, depending on water-care preference.
Yes, a WeatherPro™ 4" tapered, custom-fit cover with a hinge seal is included. Cover lifters (ProLift®, ProLift® II/III/IV) are optional add-ons. At 7'5" square and 38.5" tall, a cover lifter is a near-universal recommendation for daily use.
Yes, with proper ventilation and drainage. Indoor installations require an electrician-approved 230V / 50 amp feed, a moisture-resistant floor structure rated for 5,295 lbs, and active humidity ventilation. See indoor installation guide for full requirements.
Caldera does not publish a single warranty page on the product page itself. Seven Seas walks every Palatino buyer through the current Caldera warranty document at the time of sale. Ask for the latest warranty PDF when you visit a showroom.
The Palatino is part of the lineup carried by Seven Seas Pools & Spas. Call ahead or stop by your local showroom to confirm current showroom availability. Visiting a showroom is the fastest way to feel the difference between two 1.5 HP and two 2.5 HP pumps, to compare lounger ergonomics across the Marino® and Palatino®, and to confirm the Sole Soothers® position fits your foot length. Call or visit your local Seven Seas Pools & Spas location to schedule a private wet-test soak appointment with the models currently on the floor.
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