Couple shares hilarious video of a Benidorm hotel with no free sunbeds one minute after the pool opens
Mark and Karen had recently enjoyed a relaxing break at the Hotel Ambassador Playa - but were left stunned after noticing all but one broken poolside lounger had been occupied within seconds at 8.30am.
Sunbed wars have been raging across Europe over recent years, which sees tourists compete for prime sunbathing spots at hotel pools and on beaches - usually armed with towels and blankets to ' reserve' their place before returning hours later.
The peak season practice has spiralled in popular hotspots frequented by Brits, such as Spain and Turkey, with staff at hotels clamping down on 'sunbed hoggers' by hiring bouncers and introducing parking ticket-style systems.
Sharing a clip to their TikTok page, @benidormmarkandkaren, Mark and Karen documented their own experience of having to hunt for a prized bed.
They said, 'When you get up at 8.31am and the pool opens at 8.30am,' before revealing the view of the pool from their hotel balcony.
In front of the camera are hundreds of guests sprawled out on loungers, with seemingly no sunbeds available whatsoever.
They then find one sunbed available to lie on - only to discover the reason no one is using it is it's broken.
They added: 'Looks like it's 100 per cent chance of no tan today!'
Over 400 viewers shared their thoughts in the comments.
One sneered: 'I can't understand how people enjoy this as a holiday. Genuinely boggles my mind.'
'That's my idea of hell. That isn't a holiday,' blasted another.
Meanwhile, a third person accused Mark and Karen - a British couple who live in the Spanish hotspot - of making a rookie error, adding: 'Why would you get up so late knowing this happens? You can nap on your sunbed!'
Another holidaymaker said: 'Looks like where I'm staying in July…. I better get prepared for bed wars!'
But there were also plenty of people who had a range of ideas for Mark and Karen to still enjoy their holiday away from the hotel pool.
One suggested: 'Go and explore. The towns and villages around Benidorm are gorgeous. Never understood why anyone would want to stay in Benidorm.'
More than 400 viewers shared their thoughts in the comments - and there were plenty of people who had a range of ideas for Mark and Karen to still enjoy their holiday away from the hotel pool
Someone else pointed out: 'Aren't there miles of beaches in Benidorm?! Why is everyone crowded around a pool?!'
But one bright spark had an idea on how everyone can avoid the sunbed wars when they're on holiday.
They said: 'Ttake an inflatable lilo with you, you can lie anywhere and move around easily and it's much comfier!
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