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A SHOCKED Brit has been left feeling short changed after she rocked up to a beach club in Marbella and saw the ridiculous price of drinks.
Chantelle Bradd paid £560 for a bed and drinks package at Nikki Beach Marbella thinking the huge cost would easily cover a boozy afternoon – only to find out the cheapest drink was over £460.
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TikTok @chantellebraddThe disgruntled woman posted a short video from the popular beach club followed by the caption “Marbella mugging us off”.
In the video she claims to have paid £560 for a sunbed fit for two inside the luxury holiday hotspot plus around £425 worth of “credit”.
Chantelle says: “We were very much like that’ll be us sorted. Have some food, have some drinks.”
But when the pals rocked up to the club and walked inside they were startled to be informed their pricey package didn’t include several items.
The Tiktoker continued: “No cocktails included in the credit, no food included in the credit. Only bottles.
“And look at the menu, look at the price of it.”
A very sober Chantelle flips around her camera to reveal the single page menu with the head “champagne”.
She zooms in on the price list with many of the bottles being a staggering four or even five figures.
The most expensive bottle – a Louis Roederer Cristal Vintage Mathusalem 6L – costs a whopping £23,000.
Way over budget for the two women who despite their limited drink options were still expecting at least a few rounds with their £425 credit.
But after scouring the menu, Chantelle quickly saw a glaring issue – the cheapest bottle available was £460.
Meaning in order to spend the credit they had already invested in they’d have to owe the bar an extra £35 just to afford it.
Leaving them way out of pocket and with just one 75cl bottle of fizzy Brut in hand.
Letting out a very sarcastic “whoo hoo”, Chantelle questioned her decision saying: “So what have we just spent the money on?
“The beds basically, the space, that’s it. Just so you’re aware.”
The luxurious beach club is a celebrity favourite, with the likes of Jay-Z, Beyonce, Mariah Carey and Bono having been spotted there in the past.
The Sun has contacted Nikki Beach for comment.
It comes as a notorious “rip off” restaurant in Mykonos has only just opened for the summer but complaints from fuming customers have already flooded in.
Holidaymakers have vowed never to return to the pricey DK Oyster after they were hit with eye-watering bills.
The bar was accused of having bully waiters, overpriced food and extortionate drink – including a £40 Coke Zero.
Dimitrios Kalamaras, the manager of DK Oyster Bar, has previously defended his high prices.
Is it against the law to charge such high prices?
While it might be daylight robbery but it's not illegal to charge high prices for goods and services.
Many customers can be left feeling betrayed when the bill comes in and it ends up being a whole lot more than bargained for.
If running up a tab is due to a boozy blend of poor money management and pricey tipple then the blame often will lie with you.
However, it is illegal for a restaurant, bar or club to not show the prices when ordering.
According to EU regulations, when you buy goods or services throughout Europe a customer must be clearly informed about the total price.
This includes all taxes and additional charges on top.
Places like Greece, who are often plagued by annoyed tourists with bulging bills, have even started to be targeted by a new campaign to crackdown on complaints.
Run by Greece’s Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE), they are encouraging customers to demand a receipt before exchanging any cash.
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 a 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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