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Royal vs Escape: Walk-In Tub Comparison

The Ella Royal and the Ella Escape side by side, using the actual dimensions from the spec sheets and technical drawings rather than nominal sizes. The profiles cover therapy packages, videos and installation notes for each tub.

Ella's Bubbles Royal walk-in tub
Royal31.5" x 52" x 35"
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Ella's Bubbles Escape walk-in tub
Escape36" x 72" x 40"
Door styleStainless steel removable inward-swing doorStainless steel removable inward-swing door
Door swingInwardInward
SeatsOne batherTwo bathers
Actual size (W x L x H)31.5" x 52" x 35"36" x 72" x 40"
Seat23" x 12 1/4 in.27" and 29"
Interior length45 1/4 in.63 7/8 in.
Seat to overflow (soaking depth)15 1/2 in.18 1/2 in.
Seat to footwell15 in.15 in.
Footwell19 1/2 W by 20 Lnot listed
Net weight230 lb286 lb
Shipping weight320 lb398 lb
Crate size (W x L x H)36" x 57" x 46"40" x 76" x 49"
Water to overflow, unoccupied100 gal145 gal
Water with a bather (typical)45-65 gal85-135 gal

What is different

  • The Escape is 4 1/2 in. wider than the Royal (36 in. vs 31 1/2 in.).
  • The Escape is 20 in. longer than the Royal (72 in. vs 52 in.).
  • The Escape is 5 in. taller than the Royal (40 in. vs 35 in.).
  • They share the same door design: stainless steel removable inward-swing door.
  • The Escape seats two bathers; the Royal is a single-seat tub.
  • To the overflow, the Royal holds about 100 gallons and the Escape about 145, which matters for water heater sizing.
  • Net weights are 230 lb (Royal) and 286 lb (Escape).

Common questions

Which is bigger, the Royal or the Escape?
The Escape has the larger footprint at 36" x 72" x 40", against 31.5" x 52" x 35" for the Royal.
Do the Royal and the Escape have the same door?
Yes. Both use the stainless steel removable inward-swing door, so the same operation, seal and latch guides apply to either tub.
How much water do the Royal and the Escape hold?
To the overflow when empty, the Royal holds about 100 gallons and the Escape about 145 gallons; with a bather the typical ranges are 45-65 and 85-135 gallons. Size your water heater to the larger figure.
Can two people bathe in the Escape?
Yes. The Escape is a two-seat tub; the Royal seats one bather.

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Your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 can walk you through both tubs for your space and needs.