Best foot spa 2023: Pamper your feet for less this Prime Day
Fancy a spa experience at home? Give tired feet a treat with our pick of the best foot spas available right now
A trip to the spa for some proper foot pampering is one of the best ways to unwind but for some people, the best foot spa will be one they can use from the comfort of their own home. If you don’t have the time or money for repeat visits to the beauty salon then a home foot spa is a great alternative, providing a relaxing bubbly foot treatment at your convenience.
A home foot spa, complete with bubble jets and rollers to massage and relax your feet, can be picked up for a fraction of the cost of regular treatments at a salon. As well as saving you money, you’ll be able to relax your feet in the comfort of your own home at any time of day or night that suits you.
To help you get the best from your home spa, we’ve put together a buyer’s guide with key features to look for – and those to avoid – when choosing your foot spa. Below, you’ll find our current favourites.
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Best foot spas: At a glance
- Best luxury foot spa: Beurer FB50 | £150
- Best budget foot spa: Sensio Foot Spa Massager | £33
- Best foldaway foot spa: HoMedics Foldaway Luxury Foot Spa | £40
- Best foot spa for an automatic massage: HoMedics Shiatsu Bliss | £150
How to choose the best foot spa for you
How does a home foot spa work?
All home foot spas use warm water to soften the skin and relax the muscles of the feet. Some foot spas include a small heating unit to keep the water warm, which is good for a longer soak. Most foot spas also include air jets that bubble the water, further relaxing the feet and ankles, and some even include massage rollers and acupressure nodes that knead and press the feet – perfect for those who spend long hours standing in the daytime and want to release tension and soreness in the feet.
More features – especially features such as rollers or automatic temperature sensing – will tend to mean a more fully relaxing experience, but also a more expensive unit. If you primarily want a foot spa in which to soak your feet prior to giving yourself a pedicure, a more basic unit with fewer features may be perfect for your needs. However, if you’re serious about footcare, then you may want to invest in a more sophisticated model.
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What other features should I consider?
Variable settings: Cheaper spas just switch on and off, while more advanced machines have adjustable settings for bubbles, heat and vibration.
Ease of use: Look for waterproof controls, which can ideally be operated via toe-touch or remote control. This will stop you having to bend down and ruin your relaxation.
Size: Make sure your foot spa can accommodate the size of your feet – some models are surprisingly small. Also consider the height, since some people only like their feet covered, while others prefer their ankles also immersed in water.
Portability: Most spas are lightweight, but soon become heavy when filled with water. Look for models that have a handle and a built-in drain, too.
Splash guard: Bubbles and jets mean potential water spillage. To counter this, some spas come with a built-in guard, while others have a removable one.
Attachments: Pumice stones, nail brushes and roller massagers are the most common attachments available with the spa itself. However, ensure you don’t end up paying for attachments that you’ll never use.
Warranty: One of the biggest issues we’ve found with foot spas is that they can suddenly stop working after a few months. Good ones should come with at least a year’s warranty.
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The best foot spas you can buy in the UK in 2023
1. Beurer FB50: The best luxury foot spa
Price when reviewed: £150 | Check price at Amazon
German healthcare brand Beurer’s premium foot spa looks great, is easy to set up and use, and has just about every feature you can think of. The built-in heater is powerful enough to warm water to the correct temperature and then keep it there, where other spas typically need water to be heated first. The foot bath is big enough for large feet, and the unit has a clear display. The FB50’s massage rollers go a long way to relieving tension at the end of a lengthy day, and they’re also easily removed for cleaning or if you don’t want to use them.
Included with the unit are a manual massager, brush and pumice stone to complete your pedicure. Unlike many foot spas, the FB50 can also be used without water for a dry massage, and it’s surprisingly quiet in operation. Overall, this is an excellent unit that delivers as close to the full spa experience as you can get.
Key specs – Massage type: Vibration, rollers and bubbles; Heater: Yes; Display: Yes; Timer: Yes; Number of pedicure attachments: 3; Warranty: 3 years
2. Sensio Foot Spa Massager: The best budget foot spa
Price when reviewed: £33 | Check price at Amazon
Treating your achy feet needn’t break the bank, with the Sensio Foot Spa Massager costing such a modest amount. It might not come with all the bells and whistles included with pricier models, but if it’s a simple pamper you’re after, Sensio’s offering is just the ticket.
Fill the bath with warm water and the foot massager immediately sets about loosening tight and overworked muscles for a top-notch spa experience. The removable rollers offer a firm massage – although they’re not the strongest of those on our list – and the pedicure kit is a generous addition that’s perfect if you’re looking to pamper your toes, too.
Key specs – Massage type: Vibration and bubbles; Heater: No; Display: No; Timer: No; Number of pedicure attachments: Six; Warranty: 2 years
3. HoMedics Shiatsu Bliss: Best foot spa for an automatic foot massage
Price when reviewed: £150 | Check price at HoMedics
If there’s one thing that’s missing from the cheaper foot spas on this roundup, it’s their ability to give you a foot massage that mimics the feeling of hands. Rollers can only do so much to relax your feet but this shiatsu bliss foot spa features two massagers that spin around underneath your feet to emulate a professional manual foot massage. We recommend adding an oil-based bath soak to the mix to help the massagers glide smoothly under your feet, but this is by no means necessary to enjoy the full effects of this foot spa.
On top of the shiatsu massagers, this spa features bubbles and can heat the water to spa temperature. It’s also really solidly built, making it easy to carry and calming any worries about water mixing with electrics. Be patient with the bubbles on this one — the first time we used it, it took 5 minutes for the bubbles to come through and since then it’s run perfectly. It’s operated via toe-touch controls, which allow you to change the settings without lifting a finger, even if your feet are wet. The only downside? The spa does not come with a pumice stone, but this can be purchased separately for very little money online.
4. Revlon PediPrep Foot Spa: The best foot spa for pedicures
Price when reviewed: £29 | Check price at Amazon
As a foot spa, this model from Revlon is fairly straightforward. Simply fill it with warm water and let the bubbles do their work. The massage pressure is decent enough, but this model doesn’t come with a heater, so you’ll need to top up the water if you want a longer foot bath.
However, for pre-pedicure preparation, the PediPrep is ideal. The warm bubbles will help soften feet before filing and moisturising, and the spa has a detachable pumice stone and massage roller. The unit also comes with a handy bag containing all the pedicure kit you could need: a brush, a nail cleaner, two cuticle pushers, a pair of cuticle scissors, two toe separators, an emery board and a storage pouch to keep it all in one place.
Key specs – Massage type: Vibration and bubbles; Heater: No; Display: No; Timer: No; Number of pedicure attachments: 2; Warranty: 1 year
5. HoMedics Foldaway Luxury Foot Spa FB-350-GB: The best foldaway foot spa
Price when reviewed: £40 | Check price at Amazon
If storage space is an issue, or you want to travel with your foot spa, this foldaway machine is a great buy. There’s no compromise on size – it’s actually quite large – but it can fold flat when it isn’t in use. The bumpy bottom (which HoMedics refers to as “Acu-nodes”) is good for soothing tired feet, especially when used with the vibration massage, which focuses on the acupressure points of your feet.
The foot spa is easy to set up, although you’ll have to heat the water to the right temperature first. The water stays warm for long periods and pours out easily afterwards, thanks to a handy spout. Weaknesses include the noise levels and the short cable, but neither are deal-breakers. Two pumice stones are included: a coarse one to exfoliate and a fine one to polish.
Key specs – Massage type: Vibration and bubbles; Heater or keep warm: Keep warm; Display: Yes; Timer: Yes; Number of pedicure attachments: 2; Warranty: 2 years
6. Rio Deluxe Foot Spa and Massager: The best foot spa for arthritis
Price: £50 | Check price at LookFantastic
This is ready to go as soon as you get it out of the box, so there will be no need to faff about with complicated instructions – although be warned that it is on the heavy side. Once your feet are in, though, it’s instantly relaxing, with the reflexology foot rollers doing their job on the key pressure points when you move your feet up and down. Vibrations and hydrotherapy jet massage are the icing on the cake, especially for sore, tired feet and those affected by arthritis.
We found the water stayed warm and the settings – for massage only, heat only, heat and massage, and heat and bubbles – mean you can play about until you find the most comforting option to suit your needs. While it claims to fit up to size 13 feet, bear in mind that this probably won’t leave enough space to make the most of the rollers.
Key specs – Massage type: Vibration, rollers and bubbles; Heater: Yes; Display: Yes; Timer: No; Number of pedicure attachments: None; Warranty: 2 years
7. Beurer FB35: The best foot spa for an aromatherapy experience
Price when reviewed: £56 | Check price at Amazon
The Beurer FB35 stands out for its aroma container with a built-in filter, allowing you to bathe your feet in your preferred bath salts or crystals. Prepare to feel soothed and serene – aromatherapy is known for helping to relieve inflammation, too. Relaxation is further enhanced with the inclusion of three massage functions: vibration massage (which helps stimulate circulation), bubble massage (for relaxing) and foot reflex zone massage (to massage the soles of your feet with removable roller attachments).
We also like the foot callus-removal attachment, water temperature control, infrared light treatment and carry handle. The FB35 is easy to use, although it might take a while to familiarise yourself with the attachments. It’s surprisingly affordable, too, but it isn’t the quietest.
Key specs – Massage type: Vibration, rollers and bubbles; Heater or keep warm: Heater; Display: Yes; Timer: No; Number of pedicure attachments: 3; Warranty: 3 years
