What the reviews support
No location earned an overall score. Solid Gold was the only studio with at least ten distinct tagged accounts and enough reports about both finish and service. We could not verify its standard single-session price.
Scroll horizontally to see the full table.Location | Finish or wear | Service or guidance | Distinct accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
Beam Glow Bar | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Bel-O-Sol Tanning Salon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bright and Bronzed | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Haus of Goldn - Barrhaven | 2 | 4 | 4 |
iTAN Tanning & Recovery Studios | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Solid Gold Airbrush Tans | 7 | 5 | 10 |
Tan Tropica | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Finishing Touch | 1 | 2 | 2 |
U Glow Girl | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Bel-O-Sol Tanning Salon
The Bank Street salon lists a private VersaSpa booth. Its itemized menu lists CA$42 for one level 1 or 2 bronzer session, but the page headline says “from CA$38”. Confirm the price before booking. Bel-O-Sol is listed without a rank or score pending independent review.
See the Bel-O-Sol spray tan menu
How we compared locations
We looked at standard spray tans at fixed Ottawa locations. We treated booth and technician-applied services separately and left out UV sessions, mobile visits and bridal packages. The review window ran from 8 November 2025 to 7 November 2026. Zero usable accounts means the sample did not support a score.
Before you book a spray tan
Booth or airbrush: what to compare
A booth applies the spray automatically. With airbrush tanning, a technician applies it by hand. Check which format is offered at the location you plan to visit. A chain may advertise equipment across several studios without saying what is installed at each branch.
How to compare the price of one visit
Ask for the standard full-body price in Canadian dollars, including any mandatory fees. Check whether a prep spray, a rapid-rinse option or an extender costs extra. A bridal package or a price per session in a bundle is not directly comparable with a single visit.
What to ask when booking
Ask how long the appointment takes, when the studio recommends rinsing, what preparation it expects and what to do if you are unhappy with the finish. If you are booking for an event, ask how far in advance the studio recommends coming in and whether it offers a trial.
Why this guide has no winner
We compared nine locations, but no location cleared every evidence requirement. Some reviews referred to UV tanning or other services, so we did not count those as spray tan evidence. Solid Gold had enough relevant customer accounts for both review criteria, but we could not verify the standard single-session price. The alphabetical list lets you compare locations without implying a ranking.