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Hot Tub Gazebo Upgrades: Bar, Windows, Screens, Steps and Other Add-Ons

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Westview sells a bar for one gazebo: the Zento, which has an optional bar and a set of four stools. The enclosed models (Aspen, Colorado, Whistler, Brentwood and Denali) offer a different upgrade list: a screen kit, tempered glass for the sliding windows and extra roof brackets. Everything else on a hot tub gazebo, from steps to lighting to flooring, is a smart add-on you plan around the structure.

This guide covers what Westview lists on its product pages and what to budget for separately. Prices below are as shown on the product pages when we wrote this, so check the current number before you order.

Hot tub gazebo with a bar: the Zento

If you are searching for a hot tub gazebo with a bar, the Zento is the model. Its product page says it is the only Westview gazebo that offers a bar and four matching stools. The bar mounts along one of the open sides, so guests can sit and have a drink while someone soaks.

The Zento upgrades listed on the page:

Upgrade What you get Price shown
Bar Bar counter only $199
Stool set Four stools $299
Bar and stools Bar counter plus the stool set $349

The Zento is about 10 by 10 feet outside and fits hot tubs up to 7 feet. It comes in two finishes, Coastal Gray and Mocha Brown, with two louvered privacy sides and two open sides. That open layout is why a bar works here: you are not walled in, so it feels like a patio bar with a roof. If you want a bar in a fully enclosed model, a freestanding bar cart or a built-in counter you add yourself works, but Westview does not list a bar option for those.

Zento composite hot tub enclosure with bar counter, stools, curved glass panel and gray metal roof on a paver patio

A few practical tips if you add a bar to any hot tub setup. Keep glass bottles and glasses out of the tub area, and use shatterproof or plastic drinkware near the water. Leave a clear path between the bar and the steps so nobody has to squeeze past a wet floor. Remember that the bar sits on the open side of the Zento, so a rolling cover or a bit of shade on that side keeps drinks and stools out of the rain. And plan the spot for the stools before you set the tub, so the tub’s access panel stays reachable for service.

Gazebo with windows and sides: what the options are

People searching for a hot tub gazebo with sides or a gazebo with windows usually want to choose how open or closed the structure feels. Westview covers that range:

  • Open-air with sides. The Zento has two louvered sides and two open sides.
  • Fully enclosed with sliding windows. The Aspen, Colorado, Whistler and Brentwood models come with six aluminum-framed sliding windows, and the Denali has eight. You can slide them open for airflow or close them against wind and cold.
  • Tempered glass upgrade. The product pages list the windows as coming with optional tempered glass. The upgrade is $299 on its own, or part of a bundle (see the table below).
  • Screen kit. A $299 upgrade. The pages call it a screen kit without detail, so ask Westview what it includes if bugs are your main concern.

Here are the upgrade bundles listed on the Aspen, Colorado, Whistler, Brentwood and Denali product pages:

Upgrade Price shown
Screen kit $299
Tempered glass $299
Roof brackets (extra wind and roof capacity rating) $299
Screens and tempered glass $499
Screens and roof brackets $499
Roof brackets and tempered glass $499
All three: screens, brackets and tempered glass $599

Buying two or three upgrades together costs less than buying them one at a time, as the product pages note. If you live in a snowy or windy area, the roof brackets are worth reading about; our guide on using a hot tub gazebo in winter goes into roof loads and cold-weather use.

Aspen 12x16 hot tub enclosure in daylight with sliding glass doors and large windows near a modern house

One more window note: sliding windows on an enclosed model are a strong choice for a hot tub because you can ventilate the room and let humid air out without opening the doors. In winter you can leave them cracked a little to let steam out and then close them to hold heat while you soak. That is a different feel from an open pavilion, where the sides stay open all year, and it is a main reason people pick an enclosed model for cold climates.

Doors and entry

All the enclosed models have lockable aluminum doors, and the entrance can go on any side. The set varies by model. The Aspen 12×20 has a bonus second set of sliding doors, and the Colorado 12×20 and the Denali 16×24 combine French doors with sliding doors. Choose door position based on your path from the house and how you want to manage sight lines, which we cover in our post on hot tub privacy ideas.

Spa steps

Steps are the add-on most owners wish they had sooner. A stable set of steps makes getting in and out safer, especially for kids, older adults and anyone getting out wet. Westview’s spa steps are made from the same Ultrawood composite as the gazebos:

  • 2-step: about 14 inches tall, for standard-height hot tubs.
  • 3-step: 21 inches at the top step.
  • 4-step: 28 inches at the top step, with a side railing that can be attached on either side.

The product pages list a 350-pound weight capacity and pricing from $299. Match the step height to your tub’s rim height, and make sure there is floor room inside the gazebo for the footprint and a clear path to the door.

Westview 3-step spa steps in use as a person steps up toward a hot tub inside a gazebo

Add-ons you plan separately

Westview does not list the following on its product pages, so treat these as items to source locally or from a specialist. They are still worth planning at the start, because several affect the pad and the electrical run.

  • Lighting and electrical. Dimmable warm lights, a switched outlet and a GFCI-protected circuit are the basics. Have a licensed electrician do all wiring and follow local code. Plan the conduit route before the pad is poured.
  • Flooring. The structure sits on your pad or deck, so the floor is yours to choose. Textured concrete, pavers, composite decking and rubber tiles all work. Pick a slip-resistant, quick-draining surface. See our guide on foundations for an enclosed gazebo.
  • Storage. A narrow cabinet or bench with a closed lid for towels, robes and a cover lifter keeps the floor clear. Keep chemicals outside the gazebo, or in a separate, ventilated cabinet.
  • Heating and fans. A ceiling fan with a damp rating helps with humidity, and a small heater is useful in cold climates. Keep any electrical equipment out of splash range.
  • Seating, a table and a TV. A bench, a side table or an outdoor-rated TV and speakers turn the space into a living area. Use furniture made for outdoor, high-humidity use.
  • Blinds and curtains. Easy privacy for the evening. Use moisture-friendly fabrics.

Which upgrades to pick first

Decide before you order. Westview ships upgrades such as tempered glass, screen kits and roof brackets with the gazebo; they can’t be added after delivery.

  1. Spa steps with a railing if anyone in your household needs extra help getting in and out.
  2. Roof brackets if you live in a high-snow or high-wind area.
  3. Tempered glass and screens if you want to use the sliding windows heavily.
  4. A bar and stools if you chose the Zento and entertain often.
  5. Lighting, flooring and storage, planned before installation.

Not sure which model or upgrades suit your hot tub? Our guide to choosing a spa gazebo is a good start, or call 1-800-895-1972 or use the contact form.

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