A British holidaymaker has become an unlikely hero after taking matters into their own hands to deal with sunbed hoggers at a resort. The frustrated tourist, fed up with guests reserving sunbeds with towels at dawn and not using them for hours, staged a midnight raid to reclaim the prime spots.
Under the cover of darkness, the bold traveller removed the towels left by sunbed hoggers, sending a clear message about fair play. The act, captured in a viral social media post, has divided opinion—some applaud it as justified revenge, while others argue it crosses the line.
The Sunbed Wars Escalate
Sunbed hogging is a notorious issue at resorts, with early birds laying claim to the best spots by placing towels before sunrise—often not returning until midday. This leaves other guests frustrated, as they’re left scrambling for limited space.
The anonymous holidaymaker, who shared their story online, said: "Enough was enough. If they’re not going to use the sunbeds, why should they get to keep them all day? I just levelled the playing field."
Mixed Reactions from Fellow Travellers
While some praised the move as a long-overdue stand against selfish behaviour, others called it petty. One commenter wrote: "Two wrongs don’t make a right—just report it to staff." Another countered: "Resort staff rarely enforce the rules. Sometimes, you have to take action yourself."
Hotel policies on sunbed reservations vary, but many officially discourage the practice. However, enforcement is often lax, leading to tensions among guests.
Could This Start a Trend?
The midnight towel theft has sparked discussions on whether more travellers will take similar action. With sunbed wars showing no signs of cooling down, resorts may need to step up their policies—or risk guests taking justice into their own hands.
