Gunite Spa Styles & Features

Custom-built spas designed for East Tennessee living. Luxury spas that have endless customizations: jets, seating, lighting, and more.

Built to Last, Designed to Impress–Spas that Elevate Every Backyard

From raised spillovers to inset designs, Sequoyah Pools transforms spa dreams into enduring retreats–with precision, luxury, and East Tennessee character.

Gunite spas stand apart from your run of the mill hot tub. Gunite offers strength, flexibility, and longevity that make them the go-to choice for homeowners who want a spa engineered for form, function, and visual harmony with their property.

At Sequoyah Pools, we treat each spa ass a signature art piece. Below, see the styles, features, and engineering that help define our approach–and why spa buyers choose us again and again.

Spa Styles & Layouts

Explore the types of Gunite custom spas we build. Each style tailors form and engineering to your space.

raised spillover spa - elevated above the pool or deck with a spillway edge. Creates a dramatic cascade and water sound for ambiance.
inset/flush spa - built level with the pool deck. Seamless integration into hardscape works beautifully in modern designs.
perimeter overflow/knife-edge spa - water flows evenly over all edges, producing a mirror-surface look and refined minimalism.
natural rock & boulder spa - sculpted to blend with the landscape. Built from stone or boulder clusters, it gives a natural, organic feel.
covered/all-season spa - spas built under rooflines or within cabanas allow year-round enjoyment and protection from the elements.
cold plunge/contrast spa - a companion spa with low temperature water. Perfect for contrast therapy and recovery routines.

Raised spa with mosaic tile spillway flowing into a modern gunite pool featuring wide entry steps, Pebbletec finish, and sleek stone deck–custom luxury pool design in Hardin Valley Area Knoxville in East Tennessee

Hydrotherapy that Works

We design spas for actual use. Our hydrotherapy features deliver wellness, comfort, and enjoyment. Recover faster, recover deeper, and feel immersed in your spa rather than just sitting in it.

Ergonomic Seating Zones - bench, loungers, and varying depths to support posture and maximize jet exposure.
Targeted Jet Arrays - foot jets, lumbar jets, neck jets, and multi-flow arrays for holistic relief.
Fine-tuned Air & Water Balance - quiet operation with no overpowering hiss.
Customized Massage Plans - adjust jet strength for energy or relaxation modes.

Materials & Finish Options

Select from a refined palette of materials that affect aesthetics, performance, and maintenance or let our award-winning design team be your guide.

Tile Finishes - Mosaic glass, ceramic, or porcelain styles for beauty and color variation.
Interior Plasters & Pebbles - Fine aggregate blends (textured but comfortable).
Coping Materials - Travertine (cool surface), limestone (crisp edge), natural stone (character & warmth).
Accent Inlays & Waterline Tiles - strips or patterning to accent the spillway or seating edge.

Spillways & Sound Control

The sound of water adds life–yet it must be controlled for peace and utility.

Spillway Options - Sheet, weir, rill, or cascade designs.
Adjustable Flow Rates - Control volume to match ambiance or weather.
Noise Mitigation Techniques - Whisper-weirs, matte finishes, catch basin tuning.