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5 Best Tanning Salons in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A rushed spray tan two days before a wedding can go badly wrong, so where you book matters more than most beauty appointments. Between them, the tanning salons in London on this page have earned close to 1,900 Google reviews, and the top name alone sits on 873 at a 4.9 average, a rare combination in a category full of one-off complaints about patchy colour.

Short answer: Mayfair Tanning & Waxing leads with a 4.9 average across 873 reviews and a dedicated tanning room offering award-winning spray tan plus stand-up and lie-down sunbeds. For straightforward UV sunbeds with same-day booking, The Tanning Shop (London Bridge and Covent Garden) runs sessions from around £0.94 to £0.96 per minute. Every salon on this list holds at least a 4.4 average.
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How London's tanning salons stack up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mayfair Tanning & Waxing 4.9 873 Overall / spray tan and sunbeds View ›
2 Lemoge Clinic 4.4 567 One-stop clinic with tanning as an add-on View ›
3 Jaxon at Beauty Essence 4.9 226 Nail and beauty salon with tanning on the menu View ›
4 The Tanning Shop London Bridge 4.4 171 Straightforward UV sunbeds near London Bridge View ›
5 The Tanning Shop Covent Garden (Long Acre) 4.8 82 Walk-in sunbeds in Covent Garden View ›
5 Best Tanning Salons in London (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

Mayfair Tanning & Waxing logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Mayfair Tanning & Waxing

4.9873 Google reviews

Mayfair Tanning & Waxing, part of Mayfair Aesthetics & Beauty, has operated just off New Bond Street since 2001, and tanning is only one part of a wider beauty menu that also covers waxing, laser hair removal, brows, and nails. The salon runs a dedicated tanning area with an award-winning luxury spray tan service alongside high-intensity Ergoline stand-up and lie-down sunbeds. Staff also offer AI-assisted eyebrow consultations as an add-on to a tanning visit, something a few reviewers mention trying on the same trip.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly single out specific staff by name for warmth and patience
  • Described as calm, elegant, and reassuring even for first-time visitors
  • Tanning sits alongside a full beauty menu, so a spray tan can be booked with a wax or nails in one trip
  • The large majority of reviews land at 5 stars
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume873 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is the clear pick on the numbers: close to 900 reviews at a 4.9 average is hard to match in this category, and the range of equipment (spray tan plus two sunbed styles) covers most preferences in one visit.

5 Dering St, London W1S 1AA

Lemoge Clinic logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Lemoge Clinic

4.4567 Google reviews

Lemoge Clinic on Edgware Road is a multi-service aesthetics business with several London locations, offering laser treatments, body sculpting, waxing, and hairstyling alongside its tanning services. The site promotes newer additions like a Japanese head spa treatment, the sign of a business that keeps expanding its menu rather than staying a single-service tanning shop. Worth knowing: the available reviews lean toward haircuts and nail work rather than tanning specifically.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise specific stylists and technicians by name for attentiveness
  • Conveniently located near the Hilton, useful for visitors staying nearby
  • A broad service menu means tanning can be combined with other treatments in one visit

Worth knowing

  • Most of the reviews on file describe hair and nail services rather than tanning
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume567 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid multi-service option if you want tanning bundled with other beauty treatments, though the review record leans more toward hair and nails than sunbeds or spray tan.

213 Edgware Rd, Tyburnia, London W2 1ES

Jaxon at Beauty Essence logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Jaxon at Beauty Essence

4.9226 Google reviews

Jaxon at Beauty Essence operates from Well Court in the City of London as a broader beauty salon offering nails, waxing, and tanning. Several reviewers describe repeat visits over multiple years, especially for nail work, pointing to a small, established operation rather than a tanning-focused chain.

What people praise

  • Long-term regulars describe consistent, reliable service across many visits
  • Individual staff are named and praised for skill and friendliness
  • Reviewers note a clean, comfortable atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • One older review flagged inconsistent nail results and a prickly response when asking for a fix
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume226 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks lower here mainly on review volume and recency rather than quality. The rating is strong, but most of the detailed feedback is several years old and focused on nails rather than tanning.

7 Well Ct, London EC4M 9DN

The Tanning Shop London Bridge logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Tanning Shop London Bridge

4.4171 Google reviews

The Tanning Shop London Bridge is part of a specialist UK tanning chain, offering UV sunbeds from about £0.96 a minute, automated spray tanning from £27.50 a session, and red light therapy from £19. Open seven days a week, it positions itself as a no-frills tanning stop rather than a full beauty salon, and same-day appointments are generally available.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight a spotless, well-maintained space
  • Staff take time to advise first-timers on session length and equipment
  • A wide range of treatments beyond UV, including red light therapy and newer WellFit skincare add-ons

Worth knowing

  • A smaller share of reviews mention slower service compared with the branded consistency reported elsewhere in the chain
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume171 · 82nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown73% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reliable, purpose-built tanning stop rather than a beauty destination. Good if you already know what you want and just need the equipment plus the advice to use it safely.

134 Borough High St, London SE1 1LB

The Tanning Shop Covent Garden (Long Acre) logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

The Tanning Shop Covent Garden (Long Acre)

4.882 Google reviews

The Tanning Shop Covent Garden (Long Acre) is the same chain's West End branch, offering UV sunbeds from around £0.94 a minute plus waxing and nail services on site. Reviewers frequently call out the owner and staff by name and describe it as a genuine walk-in option in a tourist-heavy part of town.

What people praise

  • Walk-ins welcome, useful for visitors without a booking
  • Reviewers note working air conditioning even during a recent heatwave
  • A variety of tanning creams and disposable UV goggles on offer

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review count on this list, so the pattern of praise rests on fewer voices
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume82 · 66th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks last mainly on volume, not sentiment. Everyone who left a review rated it highly, but there simply aren't as many of them yet to build the same confidence as the leaders.

18b Odhams Walk, London WC2H 9SA

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How we score these salons

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers have actually left feedback, ranked against the others here. Confidence blends the two, so a high rating built on hundreds of reviews scores higher than the same rating on a handful. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews, since a salon that was great two years ago isn’t guaranteed to be great today. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does tanning cost in London? (2026)

Pricing varies by treatment type and how the salon charges. Chain sunbed operators typically bill by the minute, while spray tans and red light therapy are usually flat per-session fees.

JobTypical price
UV sunbed session£0.94 - £0.96 per minute
Automated spray tanFrom £27.50 per session
Red light therapyFrom £19.00 per session

Prices as published on operator websites (The Tanning Shop, London Bridge and Covent Garden), verified July 2026.

Tanning salons across London

The salons on this page cluster around central London: Mayfair and Soho, Edgware Road near Paddington, the City near Bank, London Bridge and Borough, and Covent Garden in the West End. Wherever you’re searching from, a tanning salon near you is usually a short walk or a couple of tube stops away.

What to ask before you book a tanning salon

  • Which tanning method do you offer: UV sunbed, spray tan, or both?
  • Do you provide disposable UV goggles and skin prep advice for first-timers?
  • How long should my first session run, given my skin type?
  • Is same-day or walk-in booking available, or do I need to book ahead?
  • What aftercare do you recommend to make the tan last?
  • Are there package deals if I plan to come back regularly?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these tanning salons?

We pulled every tanning salon with a public Google Business Profile in London, then ranked by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

We refresh this page periodically. Data on it was last verified in July 2026.

Is a spray tan or a UV sunbed better?

It depends on your skin and how much upkeep you want. Spray tans wear off evenly over about a week with no UV exposure. Sunbeds build a longer-lasting tan gradually but involve UV exposure, so check with staff about session length for your skin type.

Do I need to book in advance?

Some salons on this list, like both Tanning Shop locations, generally offer same-day or walk-in appointments. Multi-service beauty salons tend to book up further ahead.

The bottom line

Mayfair Tanning & Waxing is the safe default given its review volume and rating, especially if you want tanning alongside other beauty treatments in one stop. If you just need straightforward UV sunbeds and want to walk in same-day, either Tanning Shop branch will do the job well.

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