Hot Chocolate Tanning Studio

17 Carlton Mews, The Carlton Centre, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4FJ

About us

Hot Chocolate has been established for over 19 years and is situated on the Carlton Centre in the North of Lincoln.

We have 10 sunbeds; 7 stand-up and 3 laydown and cater for all level tanners. All our tanning units are serviced and maintain to the highest standard so our customers are guaranteed fantastic results, every time you tan. Our friendly staff are fully trained and are always happy to help. We provide convenient tanning with free parking outside, 7 days a week.

To achieve deeper, darker, longer lasting results we recommend that customers always use a tanning lotion before their tanning session. It is essential for your skin to be moisturised before you tan otherwise your skin will reflect up to 60% of the UV light. We offer a wide range of tanning lotions to suit all skin types including tingle, bronzers, maximisers and accelerators. Our fully trained staff are happy to advise on a lotion to suit your skin type and requirements.

We look forward to welcoming you to our salon!

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Opening hours

Monday 10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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4.91
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Tracey Everton
18th Feb 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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I think I’ve been ripped off 10minutes. The sign in the shop says 90 minutes for £48. I have only got 80 minutes. Which I have taken a photo of. Customer is always right, you should actually give me another 10 minutes like the sign is advertising.!!!!

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Response from Hot Chocolate Tanning Studio

Hello Tracey thank you for your 5 star review. I’m very sorry it was a type error on our posters. As our apology we have added a free Sunbed session of any minutes to your account to use on your next visit to the salon. We look forward to seeing you soon. X

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Sharon Behan
18th Feb 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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I paid £48 for a course i got 80minutes,then I noticed that the sign up in the salon said 90minutes which I've taken a picture of. So i would suggest you owe me the 10minutes.

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Response from Hot Chocolate Tanning Studio

Hello Sharon thank you for your 5 star review. I’m very sorry it was a type error on our posters. As our apology we have added a free Sunbed session of any minutes to your account to use on your next visit to the salon. Sorry again for the error. We look forward to seeing you soon. X

Lovely salon & staff

Jill Day
16th Feb 2022
5.0
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Lovely clean, modern salon with plenty of laydown sunbeds now and music to listen to.

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Sharon Behan
16th Feb 2022
Stylist: Lucy
5.0
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Brilliant

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5 stars

Jordan clements
15th Feb 2022
5.0

Really helpful!

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Met with a smile

Karen Caunt
15th Feb 2022
Stylist: Adele
5.0
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Always friendly and helpful.

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Always great service

Craig Newland
11th Feb 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Always great service, really clean and super friendly staff.

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Bit more tint

Curley curtis
11th Feb 2022
5.0
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Bit more tint on the browse but other then that I love the new me

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Perfect service….

Liana Petraitiene
11th Feb 2022
5.0

I love this place

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Sharon Behan
10th Feb 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Brilliant, Zoe is lovely and very helpful

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Tracey Everton
9th Feb 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Very clean. And so polite. A pleasure to call in.

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Anonymous
9th Feb 2022
5.0

Great. Very friendly lady on reception. Don’t no her name but she’s excellent.

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Robert Lawrence
7th Feb 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Very helpful and always polite

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Marie Wilson
7th Feb 2022
5.0
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Excellent knowledge lovely friendly lady. Smiling and made eye contact plus had general conversation too which put me at ease as I was nervous. Free first session. Thank you. Definitely be back. Can't comment fully on the result as its my first session.

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Hot Chocolate

Jamie
4th Feb 2022
Stylist: Adele
5.0

This was the first time I had used the Sun beds in a while, and was not surprised of how clean the premises were; inside the beds and shop. The lady on the front desk was very welcoming and a consummate professional throughout.

A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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Tracey Everton
4th Feb 2022
5.0
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Brilliant service as only one person in. Booked in beds cleaned. Great job thank you

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Sharon Behan
4th Feb 2022
Stylist: Adele
5.0

Lovely place and staff

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rod wilson
31st Jan 2022
Stylist: Adele
5.0

I don’t know the blond young ladies name but she was extremely polite, efficient and friendly

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Judi Fehily
31st Jan 2022
5.0
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Always a friendly face on reception to welcome clients. Very friendly and approachable. Salon is always very clean and tidy.

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Easy peasy

Steve East
29th Jan 2022
Stylist: Adele
5.0
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Spot on

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Excellent Service

Annabelle Hughes
27th Jan 2022
5.0
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Always polite and professional service, facilities are amazing and nothing is too much trouble.

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Good service

Kevin Woodhall
25th Jan 2022
Stylist: Adele
4.5
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Good very friendly clean salon.

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Francis Hicks
24th Jan 2022
5.0
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As always exceptional friendly service lovely atmosphere, spotlessly clean

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What a hidden gem

Diane Clark
24th Jan 2022
5.0

Lovely and clean. Very covid aware. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. 10 out of 10 from me.

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Lovely Salon

Victoria Sewell
18th Jan 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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I purchased a tanning course two weeks ago after spotting on social media, I haven’t used sun beds in years so needed a bit of advice! After walking into the salon I was welcomed by Zoe who was very friendly and knowledgeable and went through all the information with me to help me decide which sunbed to use that day. The salon is immaculate and modern and I will be a continued customer!

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Brilliant Tanning Salon

Ilene Anderson
14th Jan 2022
Stylist: Adele
5.0
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Staff are always friendly and experienced in what they do. I've never been to a Salon like this before. Even remember you when arrive.

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First time

Anna Barnes
13th Jan 2022
Stylist: Lucy
5.0
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So clean and professional.

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sunbed session

Anonymous
11th Jan 2022
5.0

lovely and clean , polite helpful staff ..

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5 star for all!!

Samanta Grinfelde
11th Jan 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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The staff there are always lovely but it’s always nice when you can talk to them like your friends, her and another lady I didn’t quite catch the name tag on we’re so kind! Even the the tanning machines as comfortable to use, and don’t make me feel like they’ll explode like in the tanning shop!

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Great as always.

Craig Newland
10th Jan 2022
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Always such a nice experience, it’s so clean and the staff are very friendly

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Nicolette Chapman
10th Jan 2022
4.0
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Very helpful.

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Another fabulous visit!9

Ann Evison
3rd Jan 2022
Stylist: Lucy
5.0
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Great experience once again, never fails! Bonus to be open today

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Hot staff

Luke Spradbury
30th Dec 2021
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Always a great experience when the staff member is a solid 10 on the hot scale ??

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Garath Blackburn
23rd Dec 2021
5.0
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I can’t remember the lady’s name. She was very friendly and helpful. Will be coming back again and she helped with with advice on what sun bed to us ti help with my psoriasis

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Always lovely

Evie Black
20th Dec 2021
Stylist: Bethany
5.0
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love coming here to tan, the girls are always lovely and it’s so clean.
There’s such a nice atmosphere, I don’t feel judged like I have done before at other tanning shops.

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Warm welcome and very helpful!

Neil Cameron
20th Dec 2021
5.0
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Both ladies were Personable and willing to help me set up my account. Sorry I didn’t catch your name but the blonde lady (lovely!) was very knowledgable and informative about the beds. Bought programme and spun the wheel too! Won 20 mins extra bed time. Result!
I’ve had a number of memberships in tanning salons in my old town of Manchester, but this one ticks all the boxes and more. Thank you ladies for your help today.

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Excellent

Dan Smith
17th Dec 2021
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Always a pleasurable visit, the shop is spotless, staff are friendly, knowledgeable and extremely welcoming, good quality beds.

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Fabulous

Claire Duffield
11th Dec 2021
Stylist: Adele
5.0
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Fantastic as always... Love the place

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5star

Abi f
11th Dec 2021
5.0

Cleanest, best smelling sun bed shop I’ve been too

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Gabia Butkevice
9th Dec 2021
Stylist: Adele
5.0
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Perfect customer service! Everything was explained perfectly, bought a 1 hour pack and I got free spin (extra £10 voucher)

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Awesome

Anonymous
9th Dec 2021
Stylist: Adele
5.0

Amazing customer service and atmosphere! Adele made my day today:)

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First class

Jayne Harvey
7th Dec 2021
5.0
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I’ve been a client for a number of years and always recommended Hot Chocolate.
Great offers-excellent standards of hygiene and great staff - owners should be proud! ☺️

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Amazing staff

Lindsay Makenzee
6th Dec 2021
Stylist: Adele
5.0

Both Adele and Zoe are a credit to the salon - always helpful and friendly thank you ladies ?

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Great salon

Anonymous
2nd Dec 2021
Stylist: Adele
5.0
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Friendly staff, great offers, quick tanning results. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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It’s been a while but worth the wait

Colin Shepherd
2nd Dec 2021
Stylist: Lucy
5.0

A pleasure as always to visit!!

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The best staff

Anonymous
1st Dec 2021
Stylist: Adele
5.0
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Most lovely and friendly girls on the reception, immaculately clean as always, love it

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Very good

Steve Wroblewski
29th Nov 2021
Stylist: Zoe
5.0

Very Good

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My experience

Robert Lawrence
27th Nov 2021
Stylist: Adele
5.0
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Always treated with a smile and after my experience today it was even better, thanks to Adele x

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Amazing

Jennifer Poole
27th Nov 2021
5.0
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These ladies are always so friendly and lovely. Always super clean. I look forward to my weekly sunbed ☀️

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Great salon

Anonymous
25th Nov 2021
Stylist: Lucy
5.0

The staff are always friendly, the salon is spotless and clean . Would highly recommend.

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