A cabana boy is a male attendant who serves the guests of a hotel, large private estate,[citation needed] or luxury resort[1] operating from a nearby cabaña (Spanish for cabin; compare cabin boy, a similar occupation aboard ships during the age of sail), often on a beach.
A pool boy or pool attendant performs the same duties at a swimming pool.
Duties may include: working with towels, swimsuits, robes, blankets, bathing caps, soap, umbrellas, beach chairs, launder, and may serve refreshments.
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