Decked out in bleached woods, eggshell blue wicker, driftwood furniture and crystal accents, the hotel’s design is Scandi-inspired. But pops of modern art in the lobby and the chic black swan motifs dotted throughout give things a contemporary twist.

Rooms are split into three categories: the swim-up Xenia rooms, ocean-facing Grace suites and The Nest, collection of stone villas surrounded by rustic olive groves set away from the hotel, giving them something of a private members’ vibe.

I rise early each morning to do laps in the pine-fringed pool as tiny black cats sprawl on nearby sun loungers. Post-siesta I also take to the warm seas at Koukounaries beach (voted one of the 10 best in the world) as superyachts cruise past.

For those wanting to be even more active, you can hike the pine-scented clifftop trails around the hotel in search of the locals’ favourite sea-battered ‘hidden beach’ before returning to cool off in your private plunge pool.

Skiathos travel: explore the party island’s calmer side