Watch the moment sunbed wars take place at iconic hotel used to film ITV's Benidorm as Brits swarm the pool
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A war over sunbeds is taking place at the hotel used to film the iconic ITV show Benidorm.
Sun-seeking Brits have been spotted queueing for up to two hours at the Spanish hotel to get themselves the most sought-after sun loungers.
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Brits were spotted racing to sunbeds as soon as the pool opened
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Although there were plenty of sun beds to go round, Brits were keen to nab the best spots
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One holidaymaker filmed the incident from her balcony
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Sol Pelicano Ocas in Benidorm was transformed into the fictitious Solana Hotel for the 10 series of the fan-favourite TV show.
And now, the hotel is at the heart of a sunbed standoff between tan-happy holidaymakers.
Hotel guest Louise Smith couldn't believe her eyes when she spotted fellow tourists queueing up to snag the best tanning spots.
And she was left completely flabbergasted when she spotted guests racing to the sun loungers as soon as the pool opened.
As shown in the popular TV show, which stars the likes of Johnny Vegas and Steve Pemberton, the hotel has a huge pool area, with plenty of spots for sun loungers.
However, some of the sun beds are better located than others, leaving Brits fighting over premium spots.
Louise captured footage of the bizarre incident, which occurred at 9am on May 27, from her hotel balcony.
'Mick would definitely have a few choice words for them,' Louise told Luxury Travel Daily, referencing Pemberton's character in the show.
'I don't think any of the characters would approve.
'People started queuing from 7:30am.
Fuming holidaymakers foil fellow Brits sneaky plans to secure sunbeds seven hours before hotel pool opens
'I think it's ridiculous.
'You go on holiday to relax, not to wake up super early to claim a sunbed.'
Fellow hotel guests were also left astounded by the sun bed frenzy.
Kelly-Ann Wass said: 'I've been here for a week and gone down at 10am and always managed to get a bed.'
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Jay added: 'Wouldn't call that a relaxing holiday fighting for sunbeds.'
Mo said: 'This is not a holiday to me, get up and having to queue everyday, no thanks.'
The Sol Pelícanos Ocas has been approached for comment.
And the famed Benidorm hotel isn't the only location that has been subject to sun bed wars.
Tourists in Playa de la Americas have been branded "miserable" for waiting by the pool before sunbeds were even laid out.
And one woman holidaying in Egypt revealed she was forced to get up at 6:30am to be in with a chance of snagging a sun bed.
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