I go tanning once in a while but this summer I decided to hit the tanning beds before the heat so that way if I'm outside, I don't get burned. I have a nice tan and I feel better about myself. I love everything about this place. The employees are super sweet and when you go there they make you feel like you're welcome. I love the red light. I love their spray tan. I love their pods. I love almost everything about this place in fact, I love this place so if you want a beautiful tan that doesn't cost a fortune try this place it's worth it and thumbs up to those employees. They're wonderful women that make you feel like you're a wonderful person. Try it you'll love it, especially if you have cabin fever. read more

See all

All right, the ladies that work here are absolutely wonderful. Their customer service is great. The quality of the facility is super clean good energy and the service requested was lovely. They had good bulbs and I really appreciated all of that. I would definitely suggest coming to this place, there's lots of parking and it's centrally located read more

See all

This tanning salon is always clean and welcoming. Mischa was extremely sweet and went out of her way to find me an amazing deal on a wellness package. I am so happy. Thank you! read more

I dig this location because they have a combo bed (platinum and gold mixed) that is the best of both worlds. They are always very friendly and helpful. read more

Usually this place is great, apart from a few frustrating policy issues. I tan when I get off work, so i often slip in during crunch time ( last ten minutes ) ( this has NEVER been a problem as I tan for about SEVEN MINUTES ) Except for tonight, apparently Little Miss Thang (blonde with the heavy eyebrows!) wanted to go home early so bad, she thought I wouldn't notice if she closed early. Unfortunately, I did. I know the time was 8:58 at the absolute latest as I walked through the open door. That is absolutely against the rules, it RUINED my night, and I guarantee she knows better than that. Closing time is NOT at the employee's discretion. This should have never happened, but I doubt this is a one time thing for this employee. read more

Nicole is always especially helpful. Everyone is happy to help. Convenient locations in Federal Way

If I could give a negative , I would. The young gal that manages this place has zero customer service. She is horrible. The other help needs training. Again the managers fault! Different prices es, promising discounts on products that I never could use. They have 2 high impact beds and one has been out if commissioners for over a month! I will not be going back!!! read more

Wow!!... Now that's what I call Amazing Customer Service!!... The girl working here tonight, "Cortney Allen" really went above and beyond to accommodate me. She was so pleasant and very professional. She answered all my questions about each service, and even helped me pick out a lotion that was designed specifically for the three services I used today. I used three (3) different services tonight... - Red-light Bed, - Platinum Tanning Bed, & - Spray Tan This was the first time I've used three of my "All Inclusive Tanning Package" in one visit & it was such a pleasure, thanks to Cortney. I would highly recommend this tanning salon to everyone I know, or whom ever is looking for a tanning salon. Thank you so much for such a pleasant experience Desert Sun. I will definitely be back many times since I'm a year-round tanner. And, I would like to especially thank "Cortney Allen" for being so helpful and patient with me, since I am Disabled and it takes me a little longer to get around. I really appreciate the great Customer Service I received, and I truly hope "Cortney Allen" receives an "Extra-Positive-Acknowledgment" she definitely deserves for a job very well done. Sincerely, Barbara L. read more

Worst customer service experience. Everyone says different stuff and no one really seems to know what's going on. The older lady with all grey hair is incredibly rude and unprofessional. read more

I'd give negative if I could . Got a new manager some young girl. She has zero personality what so ever. Clearly no manager skills. She also up sold me on tans when I found out from another associate when I went in the following week that not only did I still have tans on my account , I also has a massive credit. I should have never been charged. Covid or no Covid this is in acceptable. read more

decided to try this and signed up in mid-May. I told them at the time I was only interested in doing this until the end of June. They charged me $127 when I signed up and then debited another $60 or so at the beginning of June. Told the deadline for canceling at the end of June was June 25, I told the staff - two of them - on June 23 I wanted to cancel at the end of the month. They went through my options and told me it was taken care of. So on July 1, they debited my bank account nearly $100 more! I went in and they claimed I never canceled and said they would follow up with corporate. Nobody ever followed up with me, so I followed up myself and corporate just sent me a copy of my contract saying you have to cancel in writing. And told me the employees claim I never wanted to cancel. Bottom line - I spent nearly $300 for six tanning sessions in six weeks. RIPPED OFF! I don't know why the review I posted a few minutes ago was posted under someone else's name. read more

So, I walk in and tell the girl this was my first time to this location. Strike 1: doesn't direct me to where my room is Strike 2: puts me in a bed she was already informed about that the fan doesn't work Strike 3: admits she knew it didn't work and tells me the bed has new bulbs Strike 4: the bed wasn't cleaned before me Do yourself a favor and don't go to this Desert Sun location. read more

Terrible experience. Stopped by to purchase a spray tan package and the girl at the Hoyt Road location in Federal Way wouldn't allow me to tan because she thought I was under an influence. Not true, I had only gotten a couple hours sleep the previous night and driven back from Seattle that morning. I was exhausted, not wasted. Still, I didn't care to argue and said I would come back later. Decided to go to the other Federal Way location as it was more in my direction. The boy at that location could not have been more insulting. First he said that I had been "kicked out" of the other store, which I told him was not accurate. He then said he "smelled drugs" on me and there was an odor after I came in! He wasn't even in the lobby when I came in! All this assumed because the first girl had put a note on the account. So I asked if I seemed like I was on drugs and he said no, so I wanted to get a package. Then he told me my account had been "flagged" and I couldn't tan at all that day. The first girl had told me that I could go right over to the other location, so she lied. I needed this for a commercial shoot I was doing the next morning. So I advised that I would take my business elsewhere and I did. Got a package from Seattle Sun, and they were very very helpful and nice and customer service oriented. Had to drive to Kent for the service but worth it to never go into a Desert Sun again. FYI, I am 62 and neither drink nor do drugs. read more

I decided to try this and signed up in mid-May. I told them at the time I was only interested in doing this until the end of June. They charged me $127 when I signed up and then debited another $60 or so at the beginning of June. Told the deadline for canceling at the end of June was June 25, I told the staff - two of them - on June 23 I wanted to cancel at the end of the month. They went through my options and told me it was taken care of. So on July 1, they debited my bank account nearly $100 more! I went in and they claimed I never canceled and said they would follow up with corporate. Nobody ever followed up with me, so I followed up myself and corporate just sent me a copy of my contract saying you have to cancel in writing. And told me the employees claim I never wanted to cancel. Bottom line - I spent nearly $300 for six tanning sessions in six weeks. RIPPED OFF! read more

So I moved to the area almost 2 years ago and for the most part have had really any issues with this place. I bought some lotion from them that I thought didn't have a scent and a few months later I bought another one cause the first one didn't seem to be working. So after discussion with one of the staff I was told the product they sold me was spoiled and because I had brought a different product that they couldn't do anything about it. Horrible customer service and I told them so. read more

Really appreciate everyone here! Each of the gals I've interacted with have been pretty great. Initially, I signed up for a trial package and I've just changed that to a membership. I recommend you give them a try! If a room isn't immediately available, wait times are minimal. read more

I was very unhappy with the service here, management is rude and unhelpful, the beds aren't cleaned well, they gave me ringworm (GROSS!!) The prices are outrageous, they promote sales and discounts that they don't actually honor. plus I was in to purchase a single month and was told that at the start of the new year my month would end and I would have to go in and pay for January if I wanted to continue. I decided not to, but now I found out they have been billing me this whole time, when I asked about a refund or possibly to credit my account they very rudely said it was my fault for not putting my account on hold and I would just have to eat the cost. now I do not mind paying for services I have used, but this is theft... I'm now out roughly 200.00 if your thinking about joining up, I highly recommend you find somewhere else. read more

can I just say Hanna at the pavilion location is amazing, sooo sweet and respectful showed me my room and showed me how to work the bed.. I haven't liked this location very much because of the younger manager with glasses. But I will now be going just because of my experience with her!!!!! read more

Great customer service and clean beds every time I come in here before a vacation. I am headed to Hawaii next week so I have been going here a lot for the past 2 months. I have nothing but good things to say about this location. Thanks guys.. read more

Standard tanning place - I used the spray tan option and it was quick and easy. They did only have one person working (which isn't too unusual) but it meant a wait for people. There was no one when I came in, then a line of 3 by the time I was done. read more

It's a great place if you are willing to have a somewhat pricey membership. I think it's kind of a pain if you don't have one. They definitely have great products and all the employees are friendly and knowledgeable. A little more than I would like to pay but, it's what works for me. read more

So I read the reviews below and the one thing they have in common is money. They got charged when they thought they cancelled blah blah blah. Duh you have to go in and personally cancel otherwise anyone can call in with your name and cancel that shit without you knowing. Anywho, I love this location! Shay, Jordan and Nicole are so sweet! Nicole has a tough cookie side to her but she's been there for like a decade and is really sweet. I've Been tanning here since January and have had great experiences every time. I got a spray tan in February and one of the gals recommended bronzers to be added so I did and HUGE mistake.. I was orange in the sunlight and when I told them I was unhappy about that they didn't hesitate to give me another spray tan on my account. Also, I'm cheap AF and they always give me a deal whether it's a discount on lotion or buy a lotion at retail and get a free sunless when ever I ask. Yeah the product is overpriced but these products are not sold direct to the consumer from the manufacturer so yes there is going to be a markup and I'm fine with that. The beds are always clean when I go in which is weekdays around 6pm oh and I also have the gold membership so I can't speak for the lower level beds. All in all this is my FAVORITE location. read more

I was a member at the Lakeland Hill's Desert Sun. The gal that works there in the morning was VERY RUDE TO ME. I tried in vain to get in touch with corporate and left messages about how I was treated and no one EVER got back to me. Not all the Salons are bad tho. The one in S. Auburn is good and if you go in to Lakeland after the morning gal is gone, the staff is great. read more

this business is so shady. I've been working for months to get them to stop charging my CC. Their voice-mail isn't set up??? SHADY.

I liked the service here a lot. It was my first time spray tanning ever,and the staff was helpful and walked me through the process and my options for pricing and packages without selling me too hard. The versa machine gives me a subtle but notable tan that everyone finds very realistic, and the salon is clean. read more

Awesome experience every time I come in! The mangment is awesome! Always kind and promoting products on a way that makes me feel welcomed! I enjoy coming here abd talking with the girls they are kind and the salon is well kept! read more

I had some issues with this salon but they are striving to make improvements. There is a new manager and she is lovely. Her name is Karen and Nicole are very helpful and professional. They have some kinks to work out but they are well on there way. Karen is very direct and has a passion for success for this salon. Im going back. In fact I'm going there now. :) read more

The people were nice, but that's about the best part of my experience. I bought the Groupon for the Formostar body wrap (3 treatments), and before purchasing 6 additional treatments (they are always trying to sell you more, more, more) I asked for their input (overall spent over $300 - bought for my husband as well). I should have known they were all programmed to say it works great... I should have listened to the warning bells... I didn't. I bought 9 treatments overall and 6 for my husband, after asking the employees what kind of results they and their clients were seeing. All experiences were positive for losing weight and inches except 1 person who was super skinny and using it for relaxing vs weight or inch reduction. Everyone seemed to be seeing results after 3-5 visits. However, the more treatments I had, the success stories seemed to change to 8 or 9 treatments... I am not excessively overweight (I could lose 10-15 lbs) and I don't eat a lot of junk or fast food, a little, but I did not change my habits when I decided to use Formostar. The Formostar is supposed to burn up to 1400 calories, as if running a marathon... You're supposed to be consistent and use every 2-3 days (I did), and you're supposed to drink lots of water (I drink about 8-12 cups per day) to see the best results. I didn't lose any weight or inches at all after 10 treatments and neither did my husband, after 5 (and he could lose up to 20-30 lbs). I talked with owner, who tried to sell me more sessions after I had no results after 8 treatments. AND, I even bought the special lotion to help expedite the loss.... Nothing. The salon is willing to keep pushing and selling but when they all knew I saw no results and spent a bunch of money for no results, nothing. No offers for additional services at no charge, no refunds offered, nothing. I wouldn't expect that from the employees necessarily, except maybe for them to check and see what they could do... but I did expect the owner to step up. She did not. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! read more

Awesome experience tonight. I think her name is corrin and I was pleasantly helped right after she had to deal with one of the rudest people I've ever been around. This customer was belittling and demeaning to both of the women on shift and if I owned this establishment, this customer would be looking for a new place to treat people like crap. read more

Love this bed gives you the best color always have such awesome customer service here and they keep me from lookin pasty all year long!! I also like that I never have to wait a super long time to get a bed. I have been to other locations where I always have to wait ... It's a breath of fresh air just to be able to get right in especially with my busy schedule. read more

So I bought a Groupon and thought it was for the tanning salon on pacific highway next to xfinity in Federal Way. I pulled up and looked at the sign and said crap! So I decided well I'm here let's go in. So I explain my situation to Krissy ( I hope I spelled that right) and told her I had X amount of money and I did the Groupon for the other company. She looked at her computer and a couple of minutes later she had a package that fit perfectly for me! She was so sweet asked if I needed help with the bed and she showed me to the room and explained the process to me. Again Krissy was so sweet and I found your establishment very clean and organized. read more

The girls that work here are always friendly so i will give them that. But they're always just sitting around talking to eachother or on the phone, not really working. Anyways one day i came in because my flex month was almost up and the girl working talked me into buying a membership, she wasn't too pushy which i appreciated. It was near the end of the month when i signed up so i had to pay for the first month ($60 or whatever it is for a gold membership) and then she said the next month would be pro-rated and would only be around $6. So when it came time to be charged for my 2nd (this) month, i went to update my card on file and the girl told me it would be $60 for this month of tanning. I told her that the girl who initially signed me up said this month would only be $6 because it was pro rated. She was very snobby, said there's nothing she can do about it now and charged me the $60 . Her attitude really annoyed me because that's not how you treat customers, & how did it go from being charged $6 to $60? I would like to talk to a manager but there never seems to be one working! I'm cancelling my membership tomorrow and will not be returning to Desert sun after this. read more

I dont understand the negative reviews about this salon. It has been beyond amazing. I have tanned for over 20 years and this salon by far has been the best in all aspects. The services they offer are fabulous, they are very accomodating, and extremely friendly. Maybe they have new staffsince I started there in August and since the negative reviews? I am unsure but they have been AWESOME! I would not hesitate to refer and I am very picky about service. Yes they will try to upsell stuffn but to be honest its good stuff that I never knew about so if they had not told me I would have missed out on things like red light therapy, body wraps, etc. All of these items have enhanced my experience there by ten fold so I am not going to complain. I think we just geta negative impression about selling so we dont like to hear it. All it has to be is a simple no if your not interested but I was and would have missed ouyt of they didnt tell me about it. read more

I went in there to tan yesterday for the first time at this location. What happened was unacceptable. When I walked in both girls were on their phones giggling and did not address me. There were piles of laundry on the floor and they did not even look up. After I addressed them first, both girls glanced up from whatever video they were watching and told me they were "having a great time". After telling me that she could not switch my card at this location, which is understandable, she then told me that I would have to call on my own time if I wanted it figured out... If you want my money YOU will call and YOU will figure it out. After this I looked the other way and have a seat and still decided to tan, My fiancé who was sent into the spray tan bed, has to come back out, fully RE dressed because the room was not clean, there was no towel or hairnet. At this point I do not know where the other girl is, probably cleaning my tanning bed, however the first girl that helped us who was a huge problem, is now screaming the other girls name throughout the salon and frantically looking around Blaming the other girl. Again she's walking around hysterically screaming this girls name, while both of us are standing at the front wondering what the hell is going on. The blonde girl then hands my fiancé a towel and a hairnet and goes "it's ready"... did not walk back to the room,did not clean it, did not apologize. I do not Appreciate tanning in dirty beds with dirty carpets, nor do I appreciate wasting my time because you want to watch videos on your cell phone. Seeing as I have tanned at the other locations this owner also operates, this is all unexpectable and not what I am used to. I'm chalking up this experience as maybe those two girls should not be scheduled to work together anymore. Horrible experience, horrible customer service. If I saw the same blonde girl with the really long, fake extensions I would walk right back out. Not worth my time to even deal with her, or hear her voice. I got enough of it while she ran around screaming her coworkers name, Pointing fingers looking unprofessional to all her customers rather than take responsibility for the situation. you're working right now,this is your salon... clean it up. Side note: my fiancé went in another time earlier before, by herself, and assured me the young lady who helped her that time was great and did not have any complaints. This is obviously a case of employees who cannot be trusted with cleaning or customer care and should be retrained and reality checked. read more

I cannot tell you how much I dislike this salon after my negative experiences here. I was so excited to have a salon built so close to my house but when I came in to get information I was greatly let down. Every girl that works here basically is extremely snobby and has that "I think I am better then you attitude" I have never been treated so rudely in my life. They are extremely pushy and will tell you anything to sell you tans. They don't try to work with you to find the package that works best for your needs they work on commision so they only want to sell you on the extremely expensive beds. Not worth it. I felt uncomfortable the few times I came that I didn't even use all my tans. Debbie was my least favorite and I caught her rolling her eyes and talking about clients as soon as they walked away. I will be taking my business elsewhere and they better believe I will be telling everyone I know not to come here. read more

memberships too exepensive, it seem the bulbs are in need of updating... but i'm not understanding why so many complaints of upselling? the ppl at this location are quite nice and friendly. a few even where excited and asked about how my wedding went the other day. prices for lotion are ridiculous but that's corperate not the stores fault and as long as ppl pay the prices they will continue that way! anyways other then draining my pocket book i'm happy ;0) read more

Some older lady (30's looks like a smoker) works here who i believe is a manager. Me and my gf tried to use our tans from the other federal way location which we have used here multiple times. The lady refused to let me use my membership or tans from the other location and tried to make us buy a tanning package which we already both had! Canceled our memberships and took our business to island breeze tanning now. read more

Great new salon. I enjoy having choices in where I can tan. Again the staff is great and the salon is nice and clean

I like this salon alot the staff is friendly mostly when you come in and there trying to sell you something on the way out there not so friendly when you didn't buy something but it really depends on whose working. I love the beds here. The only thing that really bothers me is no matter how much money i have on my account EVERY time I come in there constantly pressuring me to buy something and even after I say no they don't stop. I feel like its OK to do it every now and then but every time makes it very frustrating and uncomfortable. Other than that I like going here its always very clean. read more

WORST "customer" Service I have ever had by Jessica. Not only did she want to argue with me, but told me it was, "her word against mine", really? I'm in Customer Relations and have never told a customer that, and do have the ability to help my customers, obviously something Desert Sun does not have. I've been with the company since 2005, but for $60 buck they gave me the finger...Better Business Bureau will be hearing about this place, told I have to come in and cancel. No where one your website does it say this needs to be done, only to cancel from original place of purchase. Good thing I'm not in the hospital or moved out of state.. They have me over a barrel! This place is horrible, again she told she was the only one that worked 12/1 when I cancelled so she "knows" it wasn't her..really you worked a 14 hour day, maybe I should let BBB know this as well, and you won't give me corporate number,because there's no one above you, find that VERY hard to believe...you'll be hearing from me soon Desert Scum.. Wish I could give ZEROS! From these recent reviews below no wonder I never see anyone in there... read more