By Laura Nowak
Since many hotel guests spend the majority of their days lounging around by the pool, they desire a place where they can relax and rejuvenate themselves without returning to their rooms. Nowadays, many poolside cabanas not only feature over-sized sofas, television, and stocked bars, but some offer poolside spa services and personal butler services.
The Cove, Atlantis in the Bahamas
Jeffrey Beers designed his cabanas with guests comfort in mind, including a daybed, glass-tiled bathrooms and outdoor showers in each one. According to Beers, guests can lounge on the overstuffed sofa and watch DVDs inside or sunbathe outside on their private deck and sip cocktails and enjoy a leisurely lunch. The cabanas are separated into three different sections, yet are still connected so guests can take in all the natural scenery.
The Cove Atlantis
P.O. Box N-3728
Casino Drive
Paradise Island, Bahamas
(242) 363-6900
The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida
In 2006, the Breakers received a $15 million upgrade, and now the 300 square feet bungalows include private bathrooms with open sky showers, stocked refrigerators, separate changing areas and a private deck. Families prefer these cabanas because they often spend all day at the beach or pool and these provide a respite area for the kids to relax, watch a movie on the 32-inch television, eat lunch, and for the parents to sunbathe and converse by themselves for a few minutes.
The Breakers
One South County Road
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
(888) BREAKERS
Tao Beach at the Venetian in Las Vegas
Designer Thomas Schoos created Tao Beach in May 2007 and used bright red and orange shaped tents to design his cabanas. Each of the seven cabanas is stocked with a mini-bar, Wolfgang Puck cuisine and entertainment, such as an iPod, DVD player and plasma televisions. At night time, the pool deck is converted into a night club, and the cabanas have front row access. The guests sip Tao-tinis, while listening to the DJ play music.
Tao Beach
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 254-5704
The Delano and the Shore Club in Miami
While vacationing in Miami, tourists often party late, and then hit the water early the next morning, making a cabana to rest in throughout the day very important. The Delano features large pillows, privacy curtains and ceiling fans, while the Shoreline Club includes daybeds in the cabanas which separate the relaxing pool from the larger active pool.
The Delano
1685 Collins Ave.
Miami, FL 33139
(305) 672-2000
The Shore Club
1901 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-3100
W Los Angeles
According to Thom Felicia, host of the Style Network's "Dress My Nest," and part of the design team of the W Los Angeles, couples often retreat to cabanas because they provide a romantic and sensual experience. Not only do their cabanas provide the usual amenities, but couples may order Bliss spa services and food right from an intelliChaise Personal Ordering System, without ever having to get up.
W Los Angeles
930 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90024
(310) 208-8765
The Pool at Harrah's in Atlantic City, New Jersey
According to Karolyn Shields, one of the interior designers who helped design the Pool, guests desire to feel like VIPs and they will at these cabanas. These cabanas were built in the 23,000 square foot dome shaped indoor pool. Guests can relax in their cabanas, complete with cream and teal daybeds, flat screen televisions and drink service.
Harrah's resort
777 Harrah's Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(800) 645-6774
The Viceroy, Santa Monica
Designer Kelly Wearstler created the Viceroy cabanas out of black and white sailcloth so that they would shield guests from the hot sun, and still allow the breeze in. The cabanas are decorated with candles, and they feature spa services as well as fine dining, prepared by Viceroy Chef Warren Schwartz. Some guests have spotted celebrities at this resort, including Demi Moore and Mira Sorvino.
The Viceroy
1819 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 260-7500
The Resort at Singer Island, Palm Beach County, Florida
This adults only resort opened in April 2007, and its' red cabanas offers their guests stunning views of the water. These cabanas are furnished with plush cream pillows, brown woven daybeds and flat screen televisions. If guests prefer drinks besides what their room is stocked with, their personal pool butler will fix them something else, such as a pear martini. Couples can relax as their personal masseuse gives them a foot massage.
The Resort at Singer Island
3800 North Ocean Drive
Palm Beach - Singer Island, Florida 33404
(561) 340-1700
St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach, Dana Point, California
Celebrities like Pierce Brosnan and Julia Roberts visit these cabanas to gaze at the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Each cabana includes a private deck, WiFi Internet access, a 32-inch flat screen television and a CD stereo for your relaxation. Pool attendants regularly offer ice cream, lemonade, fruit salad and frozen drinks like pina coladas or strawberry daiquiris, while you are sunbathing.
St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach
One Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, California 92629
(949) 234-3200
Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas
Guests at the Red Rock Resort can almost touch the water in the plunge pool from the cabanas--they are that close to the water. Guests are assigned their own personal cabana host, as well as being stocked up on plenty of fresh fruit, bottled water and Red Bull drinks. Cabana hosts will serve you vegetables and dip, chips and salsa, and frozen fruit treats throughout the day.
Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
11011 W. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777
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About the Author:
Laura Nowak is a freelance writer who combines her love of travel and research to write travel articles. She has been published in various print and online publications, including the "Western Herald," where she wrote arts and entertainment articles. Nowak earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in practical writing from Western Michigan University.
