Get a Sun-Kissed Glow
Wales NY Tanning Salon
Wales is one of those rural hilltowns in the southeast corner of Erie County where the landscape does most of the talking. Rolling farmland climbs and dips toward the horizon, quiet roads wind past barns and woodlots, and the little hamlet of Wales Center anchors a community that values its space and its peace. Sitting between East Aurora and Holland, Wales feels a world away from the bustle of Buffalo — which is part of its charm, but also why a few of life's conveniences, a tanning salon among them, are not found just down the road.
That is where Extreme Sun Capsule comes in. We are a scenic drive north of the 14139, an easy destination to fold into a trip toward East Aurora or the east-side suburbs. For more than 20 years we have been the region's go-to tanning spot, and we are always happy to welcome guests who make the pretty drive down from the Wales hills.
A Scenic Drive Worth Making
Out in a hilltown, you measure errands by the drive, and the trip from Wales to Extreme Sun Capsule is genuinely one of the more enjoyable ones. The route north toward Depew rolls through open country before easing into the suburbs, and our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is roughly 25 to 30 minutes away — the closest of our two locations. Plenty of Wales guests pair a session with a stop in East Aurora or a larger shopping run, so the tanning becomes one stop among several rather than a trip all its own.
The Depew salon is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, leaving generous windows on both ends of the day to time the drive comfortably. If you find yourself heading farther into the suburbs, our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. With two locations on Buffalo's east side, there is almost always one that fits neatly into whatever brings you down off the hill.
Chasing the Gray Away in Hilltown Winters
Wales is breathtaking under a blanket of snow, but anyone who has spent a winter up here knows the flip side: the hills hold the cold, the lake-effect sky stays stubbornly gray for weeks, and the short days strip away the color you earned over the summer. Out where the nearest streetlight is a memory, the darkness of a Western New York winter feels especially deep. For a lot of our Wales regulars, the drive down for a tanning session is as much about light and warmth as it is about a bronze glow.
There is a real comfort in trading the cold hilltop air for the gentle heat of a tanning bed. The warmth, the quiet and the soft glow make for a welcome reset in the thick of a long winter, and keeping a healthy-looking base means you are ready the moment a warm weekend or a getaway south appears on the horizon. Consider it a dependable bit of summer waiting at the bottom of the hill, however gray the season turns.
A Complete Tan-and-Wellness Lineup
Across two decades, Extreme Sun Capsule has become far more than a row of beds. When you make the scenic trip in from Wales, the whole menu is yours to enjoy:
- UV Tanning Beds & Booths: A spread from mellow starter beds to our premier Level 5 KBL P95, pairing UVA/UVB lamps with red light therapy, full-body misters and aromatherapy for a deep, even tan.
- Custom Spray Tanning: A streak-free, UV-free glow in minutes — ideal when you want instant color for an event with no sun exposure at all.
- Hydromassage with Red Light Therapy: Relax on a warm water-massage bed while red light works on skin tone and texture.
- Infrared Sauna: Deep, soothing infrared heat that eases tired muscles and warms you through — a fitting reward after a long drive.
- LED Lipo Body Contouring: A non-invasive, light-based treatment for stubborn areas, with no downtime.
- Slim Pod Wellness Cocoon: A private cocoon uniting infrared sauna heat with whole-body vibration massage.
- Revita Skin Treatment: LED light facials and red light skin wellness to brighten and refresh your complexion.
Not sure where to begin? Just ask — our team will walk you through the choices and help you shape a routine around your skin type and your goals, whether you are after a deep dark tan, a soft natural glow, or a relaxing wellness ritual that makes the drive feel worthwhile.
Great Value That Rewards the Drive
When a salon is a bit of a drive away, the value has to make the trip worth it — and ours does. The headline $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package is one of the best deals in Western New York, and it especially pays off for Wales guests who like to make each visit count. Because we accept any competitor's coupon, there is never a reason to overpay, and for occasional tanners we offer single sessions and prepaid packages. We also keep premium lotions from Australian Gold and Designer Skin in stock at prices for every budget.
The welcome is just as much a draw. As one of the very first tanning salons in the region, we have spent more than 20 years building trust through spotless equipment, straightforward guidance and a genuinely friendly team. Wales guests who appreciate the personal touch of a small community tend to feel right at home with us, drive and all.
Looking Your Best for the Occasions That Count
Even in the quiet hills, the calendar brings its share of big days — weddings at country venues, graduations and proms, family reunions, milestone celebrations and the winter escapes that carry you through to spring. A little color helps every one of those moments feel a touch more polished, and helping with that is one of our favorite things to do.
Spray tanning is a standout for these events because it delivers instant, photo-ready color with no UV exposure and no waiting. Whether you are a graduate prepping for the ceremony, part of a wedding party building toward the big day, or a family chasing some February sunshine, we will help you arrive pale and leave glowing, right on time.
How to Begin
Starting with us is easy, even from a distance. New to indoor tanning? Come in and our team will assess your skin type, set a safe starting time and select the right bed so your color builds gradually and evenly, never a burn. Ready to commit? The $19.99 monthly unlimited membership is the favorite among our regulars, while single sessions and prepaid packages suit occasional and event-only visits from the hilltown.
Because walk-ins are always welcome for UV beds and booths, you can tan whenever the drive down works best — morning, afternoon or evening. Prefer to plan ahead so the trip is never wasted? A quick call to the Depew salon means everything will be ready when you arrive. However you like to tan, the team at Extreme Sun Capsule is glad to help Wales look and feel its best all year long.
Frequently Asked Questions
From the Wales and Wales Center area it is a scenic drive of roughly 25 to 30 minutes north to our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd, the closest Extreme Sun Capsule location. Our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is a little beyond that off Union Road, handy when you are already running farther into the suburbs.
Many Wales regulars think so, especially when they fold the visit into a trip toward East Aurora or the east-side suburbs. The drive itself is a pleasant one through rolling farm country, and the $19.99 per month unlimited membership makes each visit count whether you come weekly or every few days.
UV tanning beds and booths are walk-in, so after the drive up you can simply come in and tan with no appointment. For custom spray tanning and certain wellness services we suggest calling ahead so a room and technician are ready and your trip is never wasted.
You will find UV tanning beds and booths at multiple levels, including a Level 5 KBL P95 bed with red light therapy, misters and aromatherapy, along with UV-free custom spray tanning, hydromassage with red light therapy, an infrared sauna, LED lipo body contouring, the Slim Pod wellness cocoon, and Revita LED light skin treatments.
Our custom spray tanning is completely UV-free and gives a natural, even glow in just a few minutes. Wales residents often choose it before a wedding, a reunion or a winter trip somewhere warm when they want instant, photo-ready color with no time in a UV bed.
Stop in and our staff will look at your skin type, set a safe starting time and match you with the right bed so your color builds gradually rather than burning. Arrive with clean, exfoliated skin, leave heavy lotions and oils at home, and use protective eyewear, which we keep on hand.
Yes. Extreme Sun Capsule is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and every bed, booth and room is sanitized between guests. We have upheld those standards for more than 20 years as one of the first tanning salons in Western New York.
Our Depew salon (1402 French Rd, (716) 656-9950) is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM and weekends 8:00 AM–9:00 PM. Our Cheektowaga salon (3637 Union Rd, (716) 685-2002) is open Monday–Sunday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM, so there is room to plan around the scenic drive.
Ready to glow? Visit Extreme Sun Capsule in Depew or Cheektowaga — your closest Wales-area tanning salon — or contact us today.
