All 4 shamiyanas are identically framed above polished concrete floors but, inside, each has its own tastefully kitsch colour scheme: turquoise blue (in which we stayed), hot pinks, purple/royal, and gold/silver. Their flaps open onto enclosed verandas with wrought-iron breakfast tables and chairs and 2 loungers, and are secured with a padlock and chain.

The firm kingsize beds beneath the 6.4m-high apexes have deliciously soft cotton sheets, duvets and plump pillows. Decorative cushions with happy words are scattered about and a shiny metallic beanbag adds a fun retro touch.

Gauzy, silver-threaded curtains waft in the ceiling and floor-fan breezes, softening the light and floating veil-walls across a sofa and tall, lockable cupboard to one side, and divan and writing desk (with iPod dock and local mobile with torchbeam) to the other. An air con unit cools things by a further 3 degrees.

Behind your bed, a paisley partition wall hides your spotlit bathroom with its unpolished mango-wood walk-in rain shower, fluffy towels, waffle-weave dressing gowns and natural, locally made bath products.

Candles and lanterns add atmospheric lighting and there’s even a colour-themed bulb to guide you home. Each shamiyana is immaculately cleaned every day, bedlinen and towels are changed every 2 days, and beach towels are available on request.

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