Very funny: “On weekends and festive season a purchase of libation is obligatory.” Who is going to be there without a libation?
Beach tips for newbies?
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Very funny: “On weekends and festive season a purchase of libation is obligatory.” Who is going to be there without a libation?
cassidain
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the byob crowd
cassidain
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Presumably 2-1/2 hours on the beach, then 1-1/2 hours at your lunch table, then repeat for second service.
Dennis
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tres gauchethe byob crowd
nicoleshein
SBH Member
If I were you and if you decide not to get your own gear, I would think about moving the lunches to hotels where there is a very high likelihood that chairs will be available for rent. We will be there in three weeks and are doing three lunches at Guanahani, Le Barthelemy and Cheval Blanc: all three said that chairs would be available. We plan to get there early (11am). Toiny Beach Club is another great option but we're skipping it this time because you can't swim in the sea there. You might also try Sand Bar/ Eden Rock. We are also doing Nikki Beach without chairs. In the past, I had luck once at Shellona and no luck on two other occasions. It seems like worrying about it on the morning of will be stressful and take away from the fun of your vacay.
the byob crowd
Aaahh! I wasn't thinking!
Jeanette
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Happy New Year, everyone.
The "weekend libation" translates to "un service bouteille" - bottle service. A typical Nikki Beach weekend bottle service is around $500 US. During the Thanksgiving weekend in 2021, it was $850. T
On a prior trip, I asked if I could puchase a magnum or two of rose' and cocktails for my family to consume the $500. I was told it had to be spent on champagne in the $500 range or another bottle in the same range.
I think the beach bed being re-sold only applies if you reserve it in the morning, but don't show up by 1:00 p.m. Meaning - it will be held for you until 1 p.m and then re-sold. I've never seen people being asked to leave and beds re-sold.
The "weekend libation" translates to "un service bouteille" - bottle service. A typical Nikki Beach weekend bottle service is around $500 US. During the Thanksgiving weekend in 2021, it was $850. T
On a prior trip, I asked if I could puchase a magnum or two of rose' and cocktails for my family to consume the $500. I was told it had to be spent on champagne in the $500 range or another bottle in the same range.
I think the beach bed being re-sold only applies if you reserve it in the morning, but don't show up by 1:00 p.m. Meaning - it will be held for you until 1 p.m and then re-sold. I've never seen people being asked to leave and beds re-sold.
cassidain
Senior Insider
Yes, I see now that’s correct.
cassidain
Senior Insider
Goodness ! Best to go on a weekday
Not sure about the price of bottle service but 2 bottles of Laurent Perrier rosé Champagne at Nikki will do it for you. Lunch during the week is quiet and even Sundays are way more calmed down than the past (a pity, really) , which seems that the Nikki reputation of the past is, in my opinion, out of date. People there have always been really nice, from the hostesses to the servers, as well as the guests. Their boutique is really cute, and the lovely salesperson could not have been nicer with a crowd.
) , which seems that the Nikki reputation of the past is, in my opinion, out of date. People there have always been really nice, from the hostesses to the servers, as well as the guests. Their boutique is really cute, and the lovely salesperson could not have been nicer with a crowd.
Jeanette
Senior Insider
Not sure about the price of bottle service but 2 bottles of Laurent Perrier rosé Champagne at Nikki will do it for you. Lunch during the week is quiet and even Sundays are way more calmed down than the past (a pity, really
I think you may have been there on an off day. Give it another try next trip. We were there for late Sunday seatings during our last two visits in Nov. 2021 and March 2022 and there was a great vibe with dancing on the tables and pure bliss.
My daugher was at Nikki Beach for her honeymoon in June and this was the scene on a Sunday afternoon. I have never, ever eperienced a crowd like this and I would not have enjoyed it.
Agree! Thanks so much for the info.
Thank you! And thanks so much for the updated information. We've made reservations for Saturday! Now what to do on Sunday - is it wild everywhere or is that kind of a Nikki Beach tradition?
