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Syds Guesthouse I

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Prainha Beach

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Beach nearby, beach massages, 6 beach bars
Apartment | Living area | Books
Restaurant
Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Babilônia, Praínha, Praia, Praia
  • Prainha Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Quebra Canela Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dona María Pia Lighthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment | Living area | Books

Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Praia

Close to the beach.At this guesthouse, you'll be steps from Prainha Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Quebra Canela Beach. Dona María Pia Lighthouse is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Fortress of São Filipe is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Prainha Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Quebra Canela Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dona María Pia Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Estadio da Varzea - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Market - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante O Poeta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Linha D’Água - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪As Campanas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kebra Cabana - ‬9 min walk
  • Maria Julia Restaurant

About this property

Syds Guesthouse I

3-star guest house near Prainha Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 beach bars. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Syds Guesthouse I. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Praia guesthouse.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 6 bars on the beach
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Syds Guesthouse I offers 4 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends
  • 6 beach bars
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CVE 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Syds Guesthouse I Praia
Syds I Praia
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Syds I
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Syds Guesthouse I to the airport?

Syds Guesthouse I is 4.1 mi (6-min drive) away from the Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Syds Guesthouse I have an airport shuttle?

Syds Guesthouse I offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CVE 1500 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Syds Guesthouse I to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Prainha Beach and 9-minute walk from Quebra Canela Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Syds Guesthouse I offer free breakfast?

Syds Guesthouse I offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Syds Guesthouse I?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Syds Guesthouse I?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Syds Guesthouse I?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Syds Guesthouse I have a pool?

Syds Guesthouse I does not have a pool.

Does Syds Guesthouse I have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Syds Guesthouse I have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Syds Guesthouse I to downtown Praia?

Syds Guesthouse I is 1.9 mi away from Praia.

Syds Guesthouse I Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ramona, Wyncote

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff great breakfast food, walking distance to beach, staff isn’t on site 24 hours but this is my personal opinion. Everyone was still very accommodating and was just a phone call away, it was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bezault

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

It was amazing, my room was pretty big, shared bath room, but it was very clean. Great location, close to the beach. For the plateau you have to walk around 20 - 30mins. The street is very loud, but during the night there's not a lot of traffic. It was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

The property was small and beautiful close to the beach and places to eat and embrace the culture. I enjoyed the food and atmosphere with frequent events to include food and music
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely wonderful stay twice in a week (we went back because it was so nice and so close to beach). Host was helpful with advice and taxis. Breakfast was homemade and amazing and different each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent breakfast

Quiet, residential neighborhood. A bit of a walk to get to any kind of convenience store. The room was serviceable with a shared bathroom and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely atmosphere, clean and spacious rooms, helpful staff, very convenient location, safe neighborhood, walkable distance to Praia plateau, and truly delicious food available at the on-site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Syd's Guesthouse. Syd was very helpful with general advice and answering our questions. The food at Syd's is delicious and probably some of the best we had during our stay in Cape Verde. Angela and her colleague were both incredible, very friendly and cooked us amazing breakfasts every morning. We would really recommend a stay at Syd's Guesthouse!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Syd's Guesthouse. Syd was very helpful with general advice and answering our questions. The food at Syd's is delicious and probably some of the best we had during our stay in Cape Verde. Angela and her colleague were both incredible, very friendly and cooked us amazing breakfasts every morning. We would really recommend a stay at Syd's Guesthouse!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alenka

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lahti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach with a nice patio. Syd was very nice and helpful. I found it a little difficult to check in because there is a locked gate out front that you can’t get through unless someone is there to let you in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Ludovic

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frauke

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place with cute rooms and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked and paid for a 3-night stay 10 weeks in advance. Syd's confirmed our arrival time by email well in advance and kindly arranged airport pickup for us, etc. But 3 days before we arrived Syd sent an email saying they'd overbooked and we could only stay for 2 nights. She said we'd be accommodated in the suite for 2 nights (we weren't - we were put in the double room) and then we'd be refunded the cost of the 3rd night. We were already in Cape Verde by this point (Boa Vista), so we were scrambling trying to decide what to do, or where else to stay for the final night. hotels.com customer service tried to help, but were unable to get hold of anyone at Syd's that spoke English to confirm anything. In the end we just rebooked another hostel ourselves and waited for a refund from Syd's. When we did arrive at Syd's for check-in, Victor was kind and helpful (Sydney was out of town and we never met her the whole time we were there). We did get a cash refund for the 3rd night.......but it was massively inconvenient - and frustrating that we'd booked 10 weeks before but were only told we were being bumped off 3 days ahead. The guest house itself is nice, fairly clean, nice breakfast. Our first morning (Sunday) was brunch - the server didn't understand any English and kept calling Victor from the kitchen to come and help. They also wanted to charge us until we told them breakfast was included in our booking. Lots of people come for brunch so it was noisy all morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was quiet, the room was spacious and very clean. The employees friendly and received good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Fatoumata

La tranquillité ,le personnel était chaleureux
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jézabel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is as shown in the pictures. Location is good and safe. Breakfast is superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catia

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023