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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Amazing staff

Corienne Dixon
12th Apr 2017
5.0

Lovely friendly staff, who went out of their way to help me, thank you

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Hot chocolate

Anonymous
12th Apr 2017
5.0

Absolutely fantastic place.. so pleased I started going.. the girls are lovely

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Clean and friendly

Anonymous
12th Apr 2017
5.0

I have been a customer of hot chicolste in and off for a few years, and I know I will always receive a warm and friendly welcome. Cannot fault the cleanliness of the salon.

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Very pleasant

Anonymous
10th Apr 2017
5.0

Friendly, polite and helpful staff. High quality service. I would go back and happily recommend to others.

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Spring nails

Anonymous
8th Apr 2017
5.0

Love my manicure Danielle ????.
Wisteria haze and Cerrulean blue plus gems.

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Spring nails

Anonymous
8th Apr 2017
5.0

Love my manicure Danielle ????.
Wisteria haze and Cerrulean blue plus gems.

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Brill

Anonymous
8th Apr 2017
5.0

Excellent as always

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Sunbed

Anonymous
7th Apr 2017
5.0

Hot chocolate is my fav place .. would never go anywhere else 5*

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Fabulous Nails

Anonymous
23rd Mar 2017
5.0

My first time at Hot Chocolate definitely not my last - looked after so well. The choice of colours is incredible, absolutely delighted with my nails once done - thanks Danielle ☺

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Amazing

Anonymous
15th Mar 2017
5.0

I love the salon, it's so clean and the staff are absolutely lovely, always there to give you a helping hand if you need them! Couldn't ask for a better service

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CND Shellac nails

Becky Williamson
13th Mar 2017
5.0

Fantastic service and my nails are amazing!

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Nail polish

Anonymous
13th Mar 2017
5.0

Excellent service from a lovely group of people. Couldn't have been more helpful. I definitely recommend a visit. Had my nails done and then chipped one. They replaced the polish with no question even though it was my own fault and free of charge.

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Tanning experience

Lesley Kirk
9th Mar 2017
5.0

It is always clean & fresh in the cubicles & the staff are friendly too ????

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Hot chocolate tanning & nail studio lincoln

Julie Berridge
7th Mar 2017
5.0

Thanks very much for my lovely nails today Lucy, perfect as always. Thanks also to Lisa for helping out choosing colours & glitter ????
Been coming here for many years now & wouldn't go anywhere else xx

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Lucy
28th Feb 2017
5.0

What a lovely experience and fantastic nails thank you Danielle x

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Suns coming

Anonymous
17th Feb 2017
5.0

First time back this year got the offer good buy

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Hot chocolate

Zena
16th Feb 2017
5.0

Lovely polite staff in a very modern clean salon.
Always enjoy my subbed with the best upto date tubes

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Saved my nails

Sasha
11th Feb 2017
5.0

Danielle has managed to give me a perfect set of shellac nails in a lovely fudge colour even managing to fix a broken nail.
I now don't have to hide my nails in embarrassment.
Will recommend to everyone and will be booking back in to have them redone in a few weeks ????

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Perfect!

Jade Louise Clayton
11th Feb 2017
5.0

Quick and easy to join up and use the minutes bought! Staff are friendly and helpful!! Have recommended to friends!

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nails

Sharon Davison
8th Feb 2017
5.0

Lovely girl very polite and experienced. Will be going back soon

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Fabulous

Joanne Macphee Papadopoulou
5th Feb 2017
5.0

Second time Lucy has done my nails and I can't fault a thing. Absolutely lovely.

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shellac

Anonymous
2nd Feb 2017
5.0

I've only ever had my nails done once before a few years ago so this was my first time at hot chocolate. It was a lovely experience. Lots of advice was given and my nail tech made sure my nails were absolutely perfect. I'll definitely be back for some more pampering.

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Warm and welcoming nail salon with fantastic results

Anonymous
29th Jan 2017
5.0

Had my first set of extensions and I am so impressed with the results! The lovely ladies helped me decide on the finish i wanted and gave lots of suggestions that I could pick from. Lovely clean and welcoming salon and I will definitely be becoming a regular. Thank you!

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Amazing!

Anonymous
27th Jan 2017
5.0

First time ever having my nails done and I could not be happier! Everything was great, from the price to the customer service to the choice of colours. My nails look fabulous and I will definitely be returning and recommending you to everyone I know!

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Great salon

Jamieleigh
9th Jan 2017
5.0

Great sunbeds, very hygienic. Also great staff members. Will definitely be going again!!

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So friendly and clean!

Rick
5th Jan 2017
5.0

I have been using this salon for tanning for a few years now. It is always spotless and you are always welcomed like an old friend! The booths are spotless but still cleaned between clients. I know tubes are changed regularly and the staff are knowledgeable and ready to recommend how or even if you should tan. I love the place! Keep an eye out for deals on courses too!

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Friday 30th

Anonymous
30th Dec 2016
5.0

Great service up sold package letting us know none available in Jan

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Friendly and clean

Anonymous
19th Dec 2016
5.0

The salon is always very clean and tidy. The girls are friendly and welcoming, lovely salon.

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Sun beds

Anonymous
13th Dec 2016
5.0

Very helpful and informative about all aspects of sun beds. Great offers on at the moment

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Sunbeds

Anonymous
7th Dec 2016
5.0

Excellent service and always cheerful staff. Quality of hygene is of a very high standard . Highly recommend.

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Lovely

Tracey Cook
6th Dec 2016
5.0

Lovely staff , clean all the time she

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Visit to Hot Chocolate 01/12/16

Laura
1st Dec 2016
5.0

Visit to purchase minutes bundle for upright tanning booth. Haven't been on the sunbeds in around 5 years. Explained wanted to get a good base tan for preparation for a holiday in February.

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Lovely nails.

Anonymous
24th Nov 2016
5.0

Lovely clean and tidy salon. Friendly staff and perfect shellac nails.

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Fantastic Salon

Caela
20th Oct 2016
5.0

Great value, bright, clean and friendly.
Everytime I visited I always receive excellent quality customer service.
Everyone is friendly and do everything to ensure you enjoy your experience no matter how long you are there.

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How was my stay

Anonymous
16th Oct 2016
5.0

The girls are very friendly and helpful will definitely be coming back

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service

Anonymous
2nd Oct 2016
4.5

The staff have been very helpful and friendly

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Anonymous
2nd Oct 2016
5.0

Relaxed atmosphere, very clean and tidy, staff are all lovely and friendly, had my nails done by Lucy, first class job, booked my next 2 appointments already!

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Sunbed

Anonymous
2nd Oct 2016
5.0

It is always a pleasure to go in and see all the lovely girls who are always so helpful and friendly been using the salon since Lucy opened wouldn't go any where else thank you all for your amazing service xxx

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Oooops

Lee Seal
1st Oct 2016
4.5

Very nice place to visit very friendly people

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Sunbed Course

Anonymous
29th Sep 2016
4.5

Fantastic Customerservice

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Beautiful nails

Allison Eatch
27th Sep 2016
5.0

I had a beautiful manicure today from Lucy @ Hot Chocolate. I spent a relaxing hour with Lucy and came out with beautiful looking nails. I shall definitely be returning.

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Marvelous

Paul Yassin
20th Sep 2016
5.0

I have visited the salon at the Carlton Centre in Lincoln 3 times now and am happy to say that the staff are very friendly and helpful and the beds are very clean.

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Tanning

Anonymous
8th Sep 2016
5.0

Hot chocolate is the best tanning salon in Lincoln
Friendly staff
Very clean
Good offers

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Happy customer

Anonymous
1st Sep 2016
5.0

Polite ladies, excellent service, amazing tan

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Lay down sun bed

Anonymous
18th Aug 2016
5.0

Another nice chillaxing session on the lay down sunbed after a hard day at work ????

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Hot chocolate review dated Thursday 14th July 2016

Jess Brewster
14th Jul 2016
5.0

I have used hot chocolate before over the last 5 years and I have recently started working in the area so I am able to come in more regularly. The customer service was brilliant from lisa Dixon she really helped me as she gave me advice on what cream to use as I haven't been on a tanning bed for a while, she was really friendly and made me feel comfortable too. I will definitely recommend the salon to friends.

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Helpful staff

Anonymous
11th Jul 2016
5.0

Came back to the salon today after over year away to find the staff just as friendly and helpful, and the salon had undergone a funky makeover. Salon spotlessly clean just how I remember it, which is who I came back

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Tanning

Anonymous
3rd Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent staff very clean

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First timer

Julie Rubery
18th Jun 2016
5.0

I just visited for my visit time using sun beds and found it to be a very pleasant experience thanks to the lovely girl on the desk. I tried the rainbow one which I thought was really good and the music made the time go very quick. Very clean and tidy and very helpful with all my questions, roll on the next time I'm able to go use them to get my base tan for my holiday

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Tanning

Bill Black
28th May 2016
4.5

Very relaxed atmosphere, staff are always very friendly.

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