Unique Tan

10/03/08

So happy...

by bambamrubble

..to hear that Joe, Helle and Ania are back. I'm going to be returning as a customer within the month.

08/24/08

A Venice Legend Returns

by Lanniealexop

Unique Tan is dead....RioTan is back! The original owners bought the salon back....I heard rumours at Golds Gym, and stopped in...half of the American Gladiators were finishing tanning there! Titan is a big guy! Helle DeAngelis was her happy cheerful self, with half the tanning beds being taken apart and either relamped or cleaned. She seemed genuinely happy to be back at her 'baby' and I am thrilled as a customer that an owner who cares is back in charge! She reduced prices immediately, and spent 15 minutes telling me here plans for the future!

RioTan Venice is a must see for getting the best tan possible, and taking part in what has been a part of Venice history for twenty years!

Tanning beds are still the best!

She told me to let everyone know the new website. wwwdotriotanvenicedotcom

• Pros: great beds, top notch service, bed maintanence, no attitude, great color
• Cons: Where have they been?

04/13/08

??????????

by TanKid

What happened to this place.....it used to be the happening place in Venice....the last I visited the Psycho manager Leslie was posting (notice all the posts by single posters?) disparaging the old owners, and now I visit and its run into the ground without a touch of personality...still better than getting laughed at on TV by the metrosexuals/bimbos at Sunset tan, but the owners should be ashamed for destroying a venice icon.

• Pros: history, not crowded,
• Cons: became just another tanning salon

05/23/07

The only place that didnt burn my skin and my wallet :)

by ritaregency

It's rare that you can say that the customer service you get from a business is constantly amazing.

they do everything possible to satisfy your needs.

they know their stuff...i highly recommend this place even if you have to drive a bit.

• Pros: everything

05/23/07

WOW!!! great prices and service

by stef2k

I love going there because of the prices, service, quality of the beds, cleanliness and more.

love the new promos they have...it shows they care about their clients.

12/14/06

Diamond in the Rough

by lolitanbuck

I have to admit that I love to tan and I am used to going to these places that are really expensive, until I found this diamond in the rough. I walked in and was shown around, explained how each bed worked and felt at ease with the girl that was helping me, AMY, she was so helpful and the most knowledgeable person I have ever met at a tanning salon. On top of feeling extremely welcome, the prices were also welcoming. I really suggest that everyone check this place out.

• Pros: knowledgeable, great pricing for quality, great parking

04/16/06

Much Better!!

by sarah1067

I stopped going here about 3 years ago because I never felt like I knew what I was getting when I bought something, and the people there just sort of gave me the creeps. But, after my friend told me they changed ownership, I recently went back with her. The staff was so helpful and nice. After Leslie (loved her) explained their packages to me I get it now and there was totally no pressure involved like at the salon I had been going to. I don't know what those other people are talking about either because when I was in the owners were actually in the salon. And I mean honestly, have you seen the owner of Starbuck's hanging out in their stores all the time? But I love it here now and with the new renovation they're working on it can only get better.

• Pros: Easy Parking, Great Beds, Staff
• Cons: Neighborhood

04/15/06

A Diamond in the Rough

by mergler

I've been going here for about a year off and on - switching between a few salons. It was very obvious when ownership changed because it instantly went to a professional environment with staff that knew how to get me that tan I wanted - FINALLY! I'm not a body builder and I used to feel intimitade by the staff and customers that go there. Now I feel very welcomed and treated like everyone else. I Love this place and now I won't go anywhere else! This is truly a diamond in the rough.

02/22/06

Tanning chain wrecks local landmark

by beachdude

Formerly Rio Tan, this shop has been a fave of Venice bodybuilders for nearly 20 years. Now, the Unique Tan chain has bought it, adding high pressure sales tactics and shell game pricing schemes more complex than cell phone packages. Parent company will not reveal its business address, or the name of owner. What are they hiding? I've been going there for 15 years, but the new owners are mean, and impossible. I'm moving on.

• Pros: Good bed selection, Close to Golds
• Cons: High pressure sales, "Secret" owner, Deceptive rates

03/14/05

It rocks!!!

by venicebabe

Love the staff, atmosphere, and all the tanning facilities they have to offer!;)