Dispite being quite prevalent in the 1st & 2nd Sims games, it seems like in the base game of Sims 3, the only tub that's above ground is a bathtub, and all hot tubs are extravagant modern tubs that's dug into the ground. It also seems like there is no hot tub downloads on TheSimsResource.

Does anyone happen to know of where I can download affordable hot tubs (above ground). Like the ones we see in Sims 1 (attached) or at least the cheapest one in the Sims 1 game (also attached)?

ATS3 has a few https://aroundthesims3.com/objects/...utdoor_42.shtml

Thank you soo much!!!

You're Welcome! These are my favorite hot tubs.

Niagara tub (from Hot Date) conversion here:
https://www.tumblr.com/thesims1mast.../niagarrahottub

Sorry, you guys wouldn't happen to know if there are any animations mod to go with these hot tub downloads would you? :/

afaik they work as functional hot tubs, but the animation of the sim going in the tub seems to be out of place. The ATS3 tubs already had it in the description.

The ones from ATS3 function like the hot tubs in game. She noted that the animations may look a little wonky as the hot tubs in the game are meant to be in the ground.

Removed this section as @aisquared answered at the same time 😂

I tested the Niagara tub in game and can confirm that it should function as intended. Just be prepared for the going in animation though, as it looks reaaally funny.. (but props to the creators for the effort, they deserve the praise for making them in TS3 a reality)

That’s awesome! I can’t wait to try it out.

hehe, and I can tell my sim is already enjoying it

Excellent! Hoping I can get some playtime in tonight to test it out! The more hot tubs in my seedy motel the better!