goKalki City Report · Udupi · October 2026
Best salons and spas in Udupi (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated salons and spas in Udupi on Google are Impress beauty nail & makeup studio in Maruthi Veethika (4.9 from 762 reviews), TAPOVANA in Manipal (4.9 from 610 reviews) and BlueStone Jewellery Maruthi Veethika in Maruthi Veethika (4.9 from 283 reviews). goKalki ranked 159 Google-rated salons, spas and beauty studios in Udupi by rating and number of reviews. The top 25 average 4.90. The full list is below, followed by what the numbers mean for an owner.
Key findings
- 73% of salons in Udupi are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 6% are below 4.0.
- The median salon in Udupi has 27 Google reviews. The top 10% have 433 or more.
- The top 25 salons in Udupi have a median of 93 reviews, 3.4 times that of a typical salon.
- Maruthi Veethika has the most salons on Google Maps in Udupi, followed by Chitpady and Manipal.
- Maruthi Veethika has the highest average rating of any area of Udupi with 8 or more rated salons: 4.70.
Source: goKalki analysis of 159 Google Maps listings of salons, spas and beauty studios in Udupi, October 2026.
Which are the best salons in Udupi?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Impress beauty nail & makeup studio (Ladies only)Maruthi Veethika · 4.9 ★ · 762 reviews
- TAPOVANA (AYURVEDA & WELLNESS CENTER)Manipal · 4.9 ★ · 610 reviews
- BlueStone Jewellery Maruthi Veethika, UdupiMaruthi Veethika · 4.9 ★ · 283 reviews
- SiriSamruddhi Gold Palace Pvt LtdMaruthi Veethika · 4.9 ★ · 267 reviews
- BRIDES Ladies Beauty ParlourSanthekatte · 5.0 ★ · 76 reviews
- Brides by Thanzeema - Professional Makeup & Mehendi ArtistChitpady · 5.0 ★ · 60 reviews
- Jayalakshmi Makeup ArtistMaruthi Veethika · 5.0 ★ · 58 reviews
- Usha's Daffodil Beauty SalonMaruthi Veethika · 5.0 ★ · 58 reviews
- Kimera Wellness Salon & Spa - ManipalManipal · 4.8 ★ · 4,798 reviews
- Kushal's Fashion JewelleryMaruthi Veethika · 4.8 ★ · 3,309 reviews
- Brides of goldAmbalpadi · 4.9 ★ · 93 reviews
- INFINITY Unisex Salon And SpaCOIN CIRCLE · 4.8 ★ · 1,775 reviews
- My Dream 1GM GOLD PLATEDMaruthi Veethika · 4.9 ★ · 88 reviews
- ChersAmbagilu · 5.0 ★ · 45 reviews
- Glam Unisex salonBramavara · 4.8 ★ · 719 reviews
- Siddhi creative skills academyNethaji nagara · 5.0 ★ · 42 reviews
- Tanishq Jewellery - Udupi - Geethanjali Theatre RoadMaruthi Veethika · 4.9 ★ · 76 reviews
- U&V UNISEX SALON AND SPA4.8 ★ · 304 reviews
- BRAELYN by Raveena PintoMaruthi Veethika · 4.8 ★ · 257 reviews
- Gokula Fancy StoreUppoor · 5.0 ★ · 34 reviews
- YURA Hair & Skin StudioBrahmagiri · 5.0 ★ · 34 reviews
- A D Makeover UdupiMaruthi Veethika · 4.9 ★ · 55 reviews
- 7TH MILE EVENTS - The Wedding PlannersMaruthi Veethika · 5.0 ★ · 30 reviews
- Sujas Beauty ParlourMaruthi Veethika · 4.8 ★ · 130 reviews
- Themes Designer Boutique4.8 ★ · 126 reviews
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How do salons in Udupi compare?
| Salons with a Google rating | 159 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.60 (median 4.7) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 73% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 6% |
| Median number of reviews | 27 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 23% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 433 |
| Areas with the most salons | Maruthi Veethika (31), Chitpady (13), Manipal (10), Vidyaratna Nagar (8), Brahmagiri (7), Eshwar Nagar (6) |
| Highest-rated area | Maruthi Veethika, 4.70 on average across 30 salons |
What does it take to be a top salon in Udupi?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
73% of salons in Udupi are already rated 4.5 or higher, so a good rating alone rarely stands out. The number of reviews does: the top 25 have a median of 93, against 27 for a typical salon. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 77% of salons in Udupi. 433 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 6% of salons in Udupi sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Maruthi Veethika and Chitpady have the most salons in our data, 31 and 13. A customer there sees many options on one map, and often messages more than one. Answering first matters.
Good reviews follow good service
Customers review the places that looked after them: answered quickly, booked without back and forth, reminded before the day. That is the work Kalki does on WhatsApp for salons.
How was this list made?
We looked at the Google Maps listings shown for searches for salons, spas and beauty studios in Udupi in October 2026. That covers most of them, but not necessarily every salon in the city.
Each salon is scored by its Google rating, weighted by its number of reviews, so a 5.0 from 12 reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from 600. The score is (reviews × rating + 50 × the Udupi average) ÷ (reviews + 50).
To be listed, a salon needs a rating of 4.0 or more from at least 20 reviews. Averages count those with at least 5 reviews.
In Udupi, 90 salons qualified. goKalki is not paid by anyone on this list, and nobody can pay to be on it. Ratings change every day, so each name links to its live listing. If something here is wrong, or you would rather your business were not listed, write to hello@gokalki.com and we will correct or remove it. More on the method: goKalki City Reports.
To cite this page: goKalki, “Best salons and spas in Udupi (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/salons/udupi/
More questions
What are the best salons in Udupi?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated salons in Udupi are Impress beauty nail & makeup studio in Maruthi Veethika (4.9 from 762 reviews), TAPOVANA in Manipal (4.9 from 610 reviews) and BlueStone Jewellery Maruthi Veethika in Maruthi Veethika (4.9 from 283 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/salons/udupi/.
What is a good Google rating for a salon in Udupi?
The average salon in Udupi is rated 4.60 and the median 4.7, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 73% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 6% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a salon in Udupi usually have?
The median salon in Udupi has 27 reviews. 23% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 433, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Udupi have the most salons?
Maruthi Veethika, Chitpady and Manipal have the most salons listed on Google Maps in Udupi, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of salons in Udupi made?
Each salon is scored by its Google rating, weighted by its number of reviews, so a 5.0 from 12 reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from 600. The score is (reviews × rating + 50 × the Udupi average) ÷ (reviews + 50). To be listed, a salon needs a rating of 4.0 or more from at least 20 reviews. Averages count those with at least 5 reviews. 90 salons in Udupi qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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