Direct answer
Palm Beach Tan New Member Offers runs $19.99–$139.99 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 5 separate published amounts, not a single quote. The wider set of charges on this page spans $19.99–$139.99 once fees, add-ons and package items are included.
The menu price is seldom the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone typically add 29% in addition to uv bed - level 1, before any add-on is accepted at the chair.
- Working range
- $19.99–$139.99
- U.S. market midpoint
- $11 per session
- Basis
- 5 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $19.99–$139.99 is the working range for Palm Beach Tan New Member Offers, from 5 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $19.99–$139.99 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for uv bed - level 1 is $11 per session.
- Add about 27% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained twice weekly in season, the annual cost is roughly $528.
- The largest single variable is bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
Documented price lines, service by service
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 0 of these 5 lines are actual services and the rest are add-ons, plans or policy charges that should never be averaged together.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray membership advertised starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Choice membership | $49.99 | $49.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Signature membership | $79.99 | $79.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Elite membership | $109.99 | $109.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier All Access membership | $139.99 | $139.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
Published prices change without notice. Check the review date above to see how current this set is.
National price context for these services
Use this as a sanity check. If a quote sits well outside the national band below, ask what is included before concluding it is poor value — scope differences explain most outliers.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV bed - level 1 | $6 | $11 | $18 | per session | Base-level bed, longest exposure time. |
| UV bed - level 2 | $10 | $16 | $26 | per session | Faster bronzing bed. |
| UV bed - level 3 | $15 | $23 | $36 | per session | High-pressure or hybrid equipment. |
| UV bed - level 4/5 | $22 | $34 | $55 | per session | Top-tier beds and stand-ups. |
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier determines bed access and spray inclusions. |
Market ranges are planning estimates compiled from published U.S. pricing data. They are not quotes and are not attributable to any brand named on this page.
The same service, four different markets
Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $11 national median for uv bed - level 1 gives the following planning ranges.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $15–$19 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $12–$15 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $10–$12 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $8–$10 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Your own market may sit between tiers. The point is the 2.5x spread, not the exact figure in any one row.
The variables that move the number
All of these can be declined in the sense that you can decline it — but only if you know it is coming in advance.
- Lotion purchase+$25–$90
The largest and least-expected line on a first visit.
- Contract term and freeze ruleschanges the contract, not the price
Minimum terms and freeze policies change the true cost.
- Membership tier+$15–$70
Each tier unlocks a different set of beds and spray inclusions.
- Bed level+$8–$40
Level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
- Enrolment or annual fee+$15–$60
Charged on top of the monthly rate at many chains.
Related cost breakdowns: Airbrush Tan Cost, Spray Tan Cost and Automated Spray Tan Cost.
The booking script, word for word
Read these out. The whole thing takes a minute or two and it is the gap between a quote and a surprise. The final question matters most — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed on a separate line?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
And when you pay: read the itemised receipt line by line. Unexpected charges are almost always fixable at the desk and almost never fixable later.
Menu price versus final bill
Every line below is normal and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $74 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $16 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $90 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.3% | $6.57 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $19.80 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $116.37 | 57% above the menu price |
Worked at a $74 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
Takeaway: budget $116 when the board says $74. The difference is $42.
Prefer not to do the arithmetic? You can calculate your own total.
What uv bed - level 1 costs you over per year
A single $11 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained twice weekly in season, uv bed - level 1 becomes a $528 annual commitment at the national median — and that is the number worth deciding on.
| Provider level | Per visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $6 | 40 | $240 | $48 | $288 |
| National median | $11 | 40 | $440 | $88 | $528 |
| Premium provider | $18 | 40 | $720 | $144 | $864 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is not optional in reality. Deduct it if you track tips apart from service spend.
Dropping one visit a year saves roughly $13. Dropping the cadence by a quarter saves about $132. Compare that against what you would save by moving to a less expensive provider before you switch.
When a membership actually beats paying per visit
The honest test is your sensible visit count, not your intended one. Most people overestimate by 30–50%. Take the number below and check it against how you behaved last quarter.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 / month | $11 | 1.4 visits | 16 visits | $180 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $24 / month | $11 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $288 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $35 / month | $11 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $420 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Excludes enrolment and annual fees. Add those before comparing plans over twelve months.
You can run your own break-even against your actual visit count.
Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| Gratuity rate | On $6 | On $11 | On $18 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $0.90 | $1.65 | $2.70 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $1.08 | $1.98 | $3.24 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $1.20 | $2.20 | $3.60 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $1.50 | $2.75 | $4.50 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- Holiday tipping is a separate convention from per-visit tipping and is typically a one-off larger amount.
- A tip is for the work performed, not for the price you were charged. Do not penalise a provider for a menu they did not set.
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
- At a resort or hotel spa, check for an automatic service charge before adding a second gratuity on top.
Five ways to overpay without noticing
Listed by how frequently they occur rather than how much they cost. All of them are solved at the booking stage.
- 1Joining before checking the freeze policycosts $60–$300
A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season.
- 2Assuming the membership covers every bedcosts $10–$40
Higher-level beds are normally an upgrade in addition to the plan.
- 3Buying lotion at the counter without checking the pricecosts $25–$90
The single largest surprise on a first visit.
- 4Not asking about the enrolment or annual feecosts $15–$60
Charged on top of the monthly rate at most chains.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Prepare For UV Tanning and UV Tanning Aftercare.
How this compares with the alternatives
Price alone seldom settles it. Start with what is included — what is actually included — before you look at the figure.
Straight answers to the usual questions
Palm Beach Tan New Member Offers: what should I expect to pay?
The working range is $19.99–$139.99, drawn from 5 published amounts. 0 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $79.99.
What does spray membership advertised starting price cost?
Spray membership advertised starting price: $19.99 as published. Palm Beach Tan. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does premier choice membership cost?
The published figure for premier choice membership is $49.99. Palm Beach Tan. A fixed $49.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for premier signature membership?
Premier Signature membership: $79.99 as published. Palm Beach Tan. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does premier elite membership cost?
Documented at $109.99 for premier elite membership. Palm Beach Tan. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can be revised at any time.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
Add roughly 25%. On a $80 service that is about $100 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does uv bed - level 1 cost per year?
At twice weekly in season - about 40 visits per year - the annual figure is roughly $528 including gratuity at the $11 national median. Dropping to 30 visits saves around $132.
Why does the same service cost different amounts at different locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $9 and $15 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Is there a fee on top of the monthly price?
Typically yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
What happens if I stop tanning for a few months?
Only if the contract allows a freeze. Otherwise you are billed year-round for a service you use for part of the year.
Sources and how we checked them
7 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
- Official Premier One pageOnce-monthly spray membership and billing dates · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewards finderLocation-specific membership pricing · updated 2026
- Official contact and freeze informationMembership freeze structure and Tan Dollars · updated 2026
- Official spray-tan preparation and aftercarePreparation, rinse and aftercare timing · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewardsLocation-selected membership prices · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Palm Beach Tan New Member Offers: what should I expect to pay?
The working range is $19.99–$139.99, drawn from 5 published amounts. 0 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $79.99.
What does spray membership advertised starting price cost?
Spray membership advertised starting price: $19.99 as published. Palm Beach Tan. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does premier choice membership cost?
The published figure for premier choice membership is $49.99. Palm Beach Tan. A fixed $49.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for premier signature membership?
Premier Signature membership: $79.99 as published. Palm Beach Tan. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does premier elite membership cost?
Documented at $109.99 for premier elite membership. Palm Beach Tan. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can be revised at any time.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
Add roughly 25%. On a $80 service that is about $100 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does uv bed - level 1 cost per year?
At twice weekly in season - about 40 visits a year - the annual figure is approximately $528 including gratuity at the $11 national median. Dropping to 30 visits saves around $132.
Why does the same service cost different amounts at different locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $9 and $15 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Is there a fee in addition to the monthly price?
Typically yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
What happens if I stop tanning for a few months?
Only if the contract allows a freeze. Otherwise you are billed year-round for a service you use for part of the year.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.