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Monaco vs. Capri: What Actually Differs Between Ella's Two Outward-Swing 52-Inch Tubs

Updated September 2026

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  1. Width Is the Difference
  2. What Is Identical
  3. Choosing Between Them
  4. Related Guides
  5. Related Videos
  6. Common Questions
  7. Still Need Help?

The Monaco and the Capri are the same outward-swing walk-in tub design in two widths. The Monaco is 32 inches wide and 52 inches long, the Capri is 30 inches wide and 52 inches long, and that 2-inch difference in width, which shows up as a wider seat and more interior room, is the real distinction. Both have an estimated soaking depth of about 33 inches measured from the tub floor to the overflow drain and the same seat height of just under 17 inches, so the bathing experience is very similar. Choose the Monaco for extra room and the Capri when a doorway or bathroom is tight.

Width Is the Difference

Ella uses the same product photos for both models because the design, door, controls and jetting are shared. The Monaco's extra 2 inches go into the seat and the interior, which matters for a broader bather or anyone who wants room to shift position. The Capri gives up those 2 inches to fit through narrower openings and into smaller bathrooms. Model profiles are at the Monaco 32x52 profile and the Capri 30x52 profile.

What Is Identical

  1. Door: both use the outward-swing U-shape door made of PVC composite and tempered glass with the 3-latch gear and shaft mechanism. The door opens into the room, so allow clearance in front of the tub.
  2. Depth and seat: about 33 inches of soaking depth to the overflow and a seat height just under 17 inches on both, so shoulders sit at the same water level.
  3. Length: 52 inches on both, so leg room and foot room are the same.
  4. Jetting: the two models share the same jetting, so the hydro massage, air massage and combined therapy packages are configured the same way. Confirm the exact package and accessories for your order with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850.
  5. Drains: both are offered with Ella's dual drain, and the faucet choices follow the same configuration on both models.

Choosing Between Them

Measure first. One customer found that the Monaco would not pass through their bathroom doorway and moved to the Capri for that reason alone, keeping the same depth and seat height. Compare your narrowest opening against the tub widths, then think about the bather. If the bather is broad-shouldered or wants space to move, the Monaco is the more comfortable choice. If the bathroom is compact or the door opening is tight, the Capri is the safer fit. Exterior sizes for the whole lineup are in walk-in tub dimensions by model, and how to judge seat width and depth against your own body is in measuring yourself for a comfortable fit. Larger bathers may also want to look at the wider models in bariatric and large-bather options. The spec sheets for both models list the full dimensions, and your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 can send them for a side-by-side look.

Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing The Monaco Walk-In Tub The video introduces the Monaco walk-in tub, highlighting its outward swing U-shaped door and low threshold for easy entry.
  2. 0:31 Comfortable Seating And Dimensions The Monaco's comfortable seat dimensions are detailed, along with factors determining soaking depth and the tub's external measurements.
  3. 1:36 Fast-Fill Faucet And Massage Options The Monaco features a five-piece fast-fill faucet set, a three-speed air massage with auto purge, and hydro massage with intensity control.
  4. 2:17 Therapy, Sterilization, And Drainage Chromatherapy, an optional heated seat, ozone sterilization, and Ella's dual drain technology for fast drainage are presented.

Common Questions

Is the Monaco deeper than the Capri?
No. Both have an estimated soaking depth of about 33 inches from the tub floor to the overflow drain and the same seat height of just under 17 inches. The water will feel the same on your body in either tub.
Do the Monaco and Capri have the same door?
Yes. Both use the outward-swing door built from PVC composite and tempered glass with a 3-latch gear and shaft mechanism. Because it swings out into the room, leave clearance in front of the tub.
Which model fits through a narrower doorway?
The Capri, at 30 inches wide, is 2 inches narrower than the 32-inch Monaco. Both are 52 inches long. Measure your narrowest doorway and hallway turn before deciding.
Can I get the same therapy packages on both tubs?
The two tubs share the same jetting, so the therapy packages are configured the same way on both. Ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 to confirm the exact package and any accessories for the model you choose.
Why do the product photos look the same for both?
Ella uses the same photos because the two tubs share the same design, door and jetting. The only visual difference is the 2 inches of extra seat and interior width on the Monaco, which is hard to see in a picture.

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