A shocked Brit was left feeling changed after she went to a beach club in Marbella and saw the ridiculous prices of drinks.
Chantelle Bradd paid £560 for a bed and drinks package at Nikki Beach Marbella thinking the huge cost would easily cover an afternoon of drinking – only to discover the cheapest drink cost more than £460.
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The disgruntled woman posted a short video of the popular beach club followed by the caption “Marbella robbing us”.
In the video, she claims to have paid £560 for a sun lounger for two inside the luxury holiday spot, plus around £425 in “credit”.
Chantelle says: “We were very much like that, let’s sort ourselves out. Eat some, have some drinks.”
But when the friends went to the club and entered, they were surprised to be told that their pricey package did not include several items.
Tiktoker continued: “No cocktails included in credit, no food included in credit. Just bottles.
“And look at the menu, look at the price.”
A very sober Chantelle turns her camera to reveal the single-page menu titled “champagne”.
It expands the price list, with many of the bottles reaching an impressive four or even five figures.
The most expensive bottle – a Louis Roederer Cristal Vintage Mathusalem 6L – costs a staggering £23,000.
Way over budget for the two women who, despite their limited drink options, still expected at least a few rounds with their £425 credit.
But after scouring the menu, Chantelle quickly noticed a glaring problem: the cheapest bottle available was £460.
In other words, to spend the credit they had already invested in, they would have to owe the pub an extra £35 just to pay it off.
Out of pocket and with just a 75cl bottle of Brut sparkling wine in hand.
Letting out a very sarcastic “whoo hoo”, Chantelle questioned her decision saying: “So what did we just spend the money on?
“The beds basically, the space, that’s it. Just so you know.”
The luxurious beach club is a celebrity favorite, with the likes of Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Bono having been spotted there in the past.
The Sun has contacted Nikki Beach for comment.
It turns out that a notorious “rip-off” restaurant in Mykonos has just opened for the summer, but complaints from angry customers have already arrived.
Tourists have vowed never to return to pricey DK Oyster after being hit with exorbitant bills.
The bar was accused of having aggressive waiters, expensive food and extortionate drinks – including a £40 Coke Zero.
Dimitrios Kalamaras, manager of DK Oyster Bar, has previously defended its high prices.
Is it against the law to charge such high prices?
Although it may be daylight robbery, it is not illegal to charge high prices for goods and services.
Many customers may feel betrayed when the bill arrives and it ends up being much more than expected.
If a rising bill is due to a mix of money mismanagement and expensive drinks, it’s usually your fault.
However, it is illegal for a restaurant, bar or nightclub not to display prices when ordering.
According to EU regulations, when purchasing goods or services across Europe, the customer must be clearly informed of the total price.
This includes all taxes and additional charges.
Places like Greece, which are often plagued by tourists angry about huge bills, have even begun to be the target of a new campaign to quell complaints.
Administered by the Independent Greek Revenue Authority (AADE), they encourage customers to demand a receipt before exchanging any money.
Under Greek law, all suppliers of goods and services are obliged to issue receipts to their customers.
It goes on to say that the consumer is not obliged to pay if the receipt is not issued.
Companies in Greece can also be fined if they are found guilty of unfair commercial practices, such as misleading or aggressive marketing communications.
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