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A holidaymaker has told of an aggressive poolside confrontation after a man accused another guest of “reserving” a sunbed. The story, shared on Reddit, describes a dispute that escalated when a guest on crutches moved a towel left on a lounger.
What the witness reported
The poster said she watched a man in his sixties shout at a woman and her husband, who was using crutches because of a broken leg. The incident reportedly took place in the early afternoon, despite the older guest claiming he had put a towel on the lounger before dawn.
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According to the account, the exchange became hostile and included crude insults aimed at the man on crutches. The witness described the behaviour as both aggressive and rude.
Online reaction
The Reddit thread drew dozens of responses, with many readers condemning the idea of leaving towels to “reserve” sunbeds for long periods.
Common suggestions included involving hotel staff — several commenters pointed out most hotels now have policies on unattended towels — and avoiding resorts where this sort of behaviour seems likely.
Others labelled the practice selfish, saying it is unreasonable to claim a lounger without actually using it. One user advised simply moving the towel and ignoring the complainant, while another suggested paying more for accommodation that enforces etiquette and civility.
From outrage to amusement
In a follow-up, the witness said she enjoyed reading the replies and admitted she and friends joked about playful ways to retaliate. One suggestion they found funny was slipping small pieces of buffet meat under the towel to attract ants when the guest returned.
She stressed these were offhand ideas and not actions to be taken. The post closed with a reminder that resort disputes over sunbeds are a recurring annoyance for travellers, and that staff intervention is often the safest route.
Broader context
Sunlounger reserving is a frequent source of tension at holiday resorts. The poster’s account came as other travellers praised some hotels for taking concrete steps to curb the practice and reduce conflicts by guests.
