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Ella Monaco 32x52: Wide Seat Outward-Swing Tub

Updated September 2026

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  1. Dimensions
  2. Therapy Packages
  3. Included Features
  4. The Monaco on Video
  5. Door and Installation Notes
  6. Related Guides
  7. Common Questions

The Ella Monaco 32x52 is the wide-seat walk-in tub in our U-shape outward-swing door family, with a 22.5 to 23 inch seat, a 26 inch shoulder width, and about 42 inches of usable interior. Its technical drawings show an overall length of 51 3/4 inches, a width of 31 3/4 inches, and a height of 39 1/4 inches, with a 3 5/8 inch threshold and a door that swings outward 165 degrees. It is the roomy middle-ground tub for larger bathers who are not tall, and its frame is large enough to carry three therapy systems.

Senior woman reading while soaking in an Ella Monaco walk-in tub as hydro foot massage jets bubble at her feet
The Monaco with the hydro foot massage jets running.

Dimensions

  • Length 51 3/4 in; width 31 3/4 in; height 39 1/4 in; seat-back height 35 3/8 in; backrest 101 degrees.
  • Door 19 1/2 in wide with a 19 1/4 in opening; allow about 21 in of floor in front for the swing.
  • Seat 22.5 in (manual) to 23 in (video), 16 in long, 26 in shoulder width, about 42 in of usable interior.
  • The team asks for at least a 32 in doorway; with 30 in doors, the Capri is the same design one size down.

The capacity and weight lines on the Monaco spec sheet are printed as images, so use the product page for those figures. For seat and soaking figures across the line, see seat sizes and soaking depth.

Therapy Packages

Soaking, Hydro, Air + Hydro, Hydro + Independent Foot, Hydro + Microbubble, and on this wider frame Air + Hydro + Microbubble. Our team confirms the triple package on the Royal, Monaco, and Transfer32; anything beyond that is a special build, so describe your alcove and wishes before ordering. The full menu by model is in therapy combinations by model.

  • Three-speed air with Auto Purge; hydro with intensity dial, ozone, and in-line heater; LED chromatherapy with dual packages; optional heated seat.
  • Digital controller: not always listed online, so ask your Ella dealer or the team to process the add-on for your package by phone.

Included Features

  • White PVC composite and tempered glass door, 3-latch lock, deck and sidewall grab bars, textured floor.
  • 5-piece fast-fill faucet with 5 ft supply lines; a 2-piece brushed nickel set can be substituted.
  • Dual 2 in drains; one reversible end panel (an extra end panel is available, no back panel); extension panel available for 60 in alcoves.
Overhead view of the Ella Monaco walk-in tub interior showing hydro jets, air jets, grab bars, and outward swing door
Overhead view of the Monaco with air and hydro jets, grab bars, and the outward door.

The Monaco on Video

The Monaco: Walk-In Tub with Dual Massage Options
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.

The video shows the 23 inch seat, 16 inch seat length, 26 inch shoulder width, 42 inch interior, 21 inch outswing clearance, 5-piece faucet, air with Auto Purge, hydro with heater, foot jets, chromatherapy, the optional heated seat, ozone, and dual drains. Watch: The Monaco: Walk-In Tub with Dual Massage Options - Your Own Home Spa with chapters and a full transcript.

Door and Installation Notes

The Monaco shares its door with the Capri, Front Entry, Mobile, Lounger, ShaK, and Big4One: a plastic-composite and tempered glass door that swings outward 165 degrees and locks with a 3-latch gear-and-shaft mechanism. How to close and lock it is covered in outward-swing U-shape door operation. Because there is no back panel, the long back side goes against a wall or a built knee wall; both short ends can be exposed with a second end panel. The Monaco and Capri can both sit with only the back against the wall in a corner layout.

Common Questions

Is the Monaco 42 inches tall?
The Ella Monaco walk-in tub is 39 1/4 inches tall according to the current technical drawing. While older answers may state 42 inches, the technical drawing provides the governing dimension for the tub's height.
Is the Monaco built in left and right versions?
Yes, the Ella Monaco walk-in tub is built in both left and right-hand versions to accommodate different bathroom layouts. The product photo typically shows only one side, so you can refer to choosing left or right hand for details on how the sides are named and configured.
Can the Monaco have air, hydro, and microbubble together?
Yes. Air + Hydro + Microbubble is offered on the Monaco. Adding independent foot massage on top of that means four pumps, which is a special build; describe your alcove and wishes to your Ella dealer or the team before ordering.
What is the Monaco seat width?
The Ella Monaco walk-in tub features a wide seat, measuring 22.5 inches according to the manual and 23 inches in the product video. This seat also has a length of 16 inches and a shoulder width of 26 inches, making it one of the widest seats available on a 52-inch walk-in tub.
Does the Monaco fit a 60 inch alcove?
Yes, the Ella Monaco walk-in tub can fit into a 60-inch alcove. An extension panel is available to bridge the gap between the 51 3/4 inch tub and a 60-inch opening. For more information, please see extension panels and filler kits.
How wide a doorway does the Monaco need?
Our team recommends at least a 32-inch doorway for the Ella Monaco walk-in tub. If your doorway is 30 inches wide, the Ella Capri walk-in tub is the same design but one size smaller and may be a more suitable option.
Can the Monaco be installed with both ends exposed?
Yes, the Ella Monaco walk-in tub can be installed with both short ends exposed by ordering an extra end panel. However, there is no cover for the long back side, so the back of the tub must be placed against a wall or a built knee wall.
Can I order the Monaco with a digital controller?
Yes, you can order the Ella Monaco walk-in tub with a digital controller, even though it may not always be listed online. To add this feature to your package, please ask your Ella dealer or the support team to process the add-on by phone.
Is the Monaco available as a soaker?
Yes, the Ella Monaco walk-in tub is available as a soaker model. The "Soaking" package is offered on the menu and includes no jets or jet holes. For more details, please refer to soaking-only walk-in tubs.
Do I need tile around the Monaco?
No, you do not need to use tile around the Ella Monaco walk-in tub. Many owners choose to use wall surrounds or acrylic panels instead of tile, as tiling is a design choice rather than an installation requirement.
Can the Monaco's chromatherapy lighting be turned off?
Yes, the Monaco's LED chromatherapy lighting can be turned off whenever a bather prefers a soak without lights. It comes as a standard part of the tub rather than an add-on. Turning the lights off does not affect the air or hydro massage systems.
What controls come standard on the Monaco without a digital controller?
The Monaco's standard setup uses on/off push controls along with a dial for adjusting hydro massage intensity. This covers the tub's massage functions without any technology add-ons. If you want additional programmable options, ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 about adding the digital controller to your package.

For anything model-specific, open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support or call (800) 480-6850.

About this guide. Answers in the Ella’s Bubbles Support Center are compiled from real conversations with tub owners, our technicians’ notes and the product documentation, then reviewed by our team. Tub models and options have evolved over the years, so a detail here may differ slightly from your exact tub. If something looks different on yours, send us your serial number and a specialist will confirm it for your model.

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