Sundance Spas 980™ Series
The Sundance Spas 980™ Series is the luxury/design-forward tier of Sundance hot tubs. It is built for customers who want a spa that feels less like a basic backyard hot tub and more like a high-end outdoor living feature. Sundance positions the 980 Series as a premium collection focused on comfort, modern styling, full-body hydrotherapy, entertainment-style seating, and thoughtful convenience features. The current 980 Series lineup includes the Kingston™ and Claremont®, both listed in Sundance’s luxury price tier.
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Why choose the 980 series?
Key reasons to choose it:
- Luxury Sundance design with textured cabinetry, architectural lighting, and a low-profile flat top rail.
- SunCooler™ and conversation deck for built-in cold storage and extra social seating around the spa.
- Advanced i-Touch Glass control panel and SunSmart 2.0 WiFi app compatibility for easier control and remote monitoring.
- Upgraded Accu-Ssage™ therapy for broad back, hip, neck, wrist, and calf relief.
- SilentAir® injector jets and SunScents® aromatherapy for a softer, more sensory relaxation experience.
- MicroClean® Ultra II filtration and ClearRay Active Oxygen® water care on both Kingston and Claremont models.
Why would a customer buy from this series?
This is a great fit for people who:
- Entertain family or friends often.
- Want a spa that looks beautiful from the patio, deck, or backyard.
- Prefer a lower-profile spa that is easier to enter and exit.
- Want strong hydrotherapy without giving up comfort and visual appeal.
- Like the idea of built-in cold storage, lighting, and app-based convenience.
- Want the top-tier Sundance experience rather than a more value-focused model.
The 980 Series is not the best fit for a customer who is mainly shopping by price, wants a small compact spa, or does not care about premium design details. For those buyers, Sundance 780, 680, or other value-oriented collections may make more sense.
Cold-weather performance
For Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and other cold-weather areas, the 980 Series should be presented as a strong premium option, especially when properly equipped and installed.
Sundance lists an Extreme Cold Weather package for the Kingston and Claremont, described as an additional factory-installed layer of insulation between the frame and siding to conserve heat in the coldest climates. That is an important selling point for mountain-west customers because winter efficiency depends heavily on insulation, a good cover, proper placement, and dealer setup.
Featured 980™ Series Models
Kingston™
A spacious open-seating 980™ Series spa with wide seats, strong massage variety, and social features built into the cabinet design.
Claremont®
A premium 6-person lounge spa with full-body therapy, luxury styling, advanced controls, and the strongest all-around relaxation features in the 980™ Series.
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Sundance Spas 980 Series FAQs
What makes the Sundance Spas 980 Series different from other hot tubs?
The Sundance® 980™ Series is designed as a premium luxury hot tub collection with advanced hydrotherapy, modern cabinetry, illuminated design details, smart controls, upgraded filtration, and social features like the SunCooler™ and conversation deck. Sundance highlights the series for its tool-free cabinetry, synthetic base, standard SunStrong® Extreme cover, Glass i-Touch controls, SmartTub™ compatibility, CLEARRAY® technology, and MicroClean® Ultra filtration.
Which hot tub models are in the Sundance 980 Series?
The current Sundance 980 Series page features the Kingston™ and Claremont® models. Both are large luxury spas with room for up to six adults and modern cabinet styling.
How many people can fit in a Sundance 980 Series hot tub?
The Kingston™ and Claremont® models are both listed as having room for up to six adults, making them good options for families, couples who like extra space, or homeowners who entertain.
What is the difference between the Kingston and Claremont?
The Kingston™ features open seating with 57 jets and a 401-gallon volume, while the Claremont® includes a lounge seat, 59 jets, and a 405-gallon volume. The Claremont lounge is molded to support the body for a full-body massage, while the Kingston is better suited for people who prefer open seating and flexible social space.
Does the Sundance 980 Series have lounge seating?
Yes, the Claremont® model includes a lounge seat. Sundance describes it as a reclining-style lounge molded to support the body and provide massage coverage for the neck, back, hips, wrists, legs, and feet.
What kind of jets are in the Sundance 980 Series?
The 980 Series includes Sundance’s patented Fluidix® Jets, upgraded Accu-Ssage™ therapy, broad-coverage leg therapy, and SilentAir® injector jets. These are designed to deliver targeted relief for areas like the back, hips, neck, wrists, calves, legs, and feet.
Does the Sundance 980 Series include aromatherapy?
Yes. The 980 Series uses SilentAir® injector jets that can diffuse SunScents™ fragrances for an aromatherapy experience while adding soft bubbles to the water.
What is the SunCooler on the Sundance 980 Series?
The SunCooler™ is an integrated illuminated cold-storage area built into the lounge deck. It has a removable lid that matches the exterior cabinetry and includes a pump-assisted drain. It can also function as additional seating for socializing outside the water.
Can I control a Sundance 980 Series hot tub from my phone?
Yes. The 980 Series includes an advanced Glass i-Touch control panel and is compatible with the standard SmartTub™ System. The Kingston and Claremont product pages also mention the SunSmart 2.0 WiFi app for remote control and monitoring convenience.
What water care system does the Sundance 980 Series use?
The Sundance 980 Series uses CLEARRAY® UV-C technology, MicroClean® Ultra filtration, and Dynamic Flow Circulation. The Kingston and Claremont pages list the factory-installed ClearRay Active Oxygen® System and MicroClean® Ultra II filtration with two interlocking cartridge filters.
