Sol’exotica Tanning Spa

Sol Exotica is nice inside; clean with a very nice waiting area which has two small leather couches. The staff is friendly and will make a point to remember your name if you are a regular customer. I enjoy my tanning experiences at Sol Exotica but will explain why I gave it only 4 stars instead of 5.
First of all, there are three levels of tanning beds: Level 2, 3, and 4. There is only one «Level 3» bed and two Level 4 beds, one of which is a stand-​up bed. When I started tanning here I went with a friend and we both used the same level 3 tanning bed. This makes the trip take double the time as you have to wait for your friend to tan and for the bed to be cleaned before taking your turn, though that is a very minor issue if you have a bit of extra time.
The Level 4 beds are much better if you are looking to be noticeably tanned. I think I got more colour using the Level 4 bed in just two weeks than I did using the Level 3 bed for a month.
The Level 2 beds are small and uncomfortable in comparison to the other higher-​level beds, though if you’ve never tried the others you won’t notice any problems.
I also dislike the fact that no tanning room has mirrors within it. As someone who likes to put on lotion before tanning, I find it difficult to have to use a small makeup compact to do so. Again, this is a very minor issue but if I’m comparing it to Sans Sole (the only other tanning salon I’ve been to and reviewed), they have mirrors in every room and more than one of the main level beds.
On the other hand, I gave Sol Exotica four stars because they also offer spray tans and even some spa equipment, though I have not taken advantage of these things. The pricing is great — for an unlimited monthly package it starts at $ 19.99, going up $ 20 as the level of bed you use increases. There is a $ 50 start-​up membership fee which you can waive if you purchase a lotion of equal or higher value. Most avid tanners would take advantage of this opportunity and it makes the deal seem very good. You can also purchase single sessions but if you tan more than twice a month, it becomes a better deal to buy a membership.
All in all, I love Sol Exotica and had I not had another salon to compare it to, I could see myself giving it 5 stars. I’d recommend this salon for anyone in the area who likes to tan in a friendly environment while listening to good music.