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Syds Guesthouse I

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with 6 beach bars, near Prainha Beach

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Beach nearby, beach massages, 6 beach bars
Restaurant
Interior
Books
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 6 beach bars
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $47
includes taxes & fees
$37 per night
Dec 12 - Dec 13

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Apartment

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Babilônia, Praínha, Praia, Praia

What's nearby

  • Prainha Beach - 4 min walk
  • Quebra Canela Beach - 9 min walk
  • Dona María Pia Lighthouse - 9 min walk
  • Market - 2 min drive
  • Museu Etnográfico de Praia - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪secreto ibérico - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa dos Sabores - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Natura Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Linha D’Água - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alkimist - Restaurante / PIZZARIA / PUB - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Syds Guesthouse I

Syds Guesthouse I is just 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 6 beach bars, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Portuguese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 with special 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • 6 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children's games

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CVE 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Syds Guesthouse I Praia
Syds I Praia
Guesthouse Syds Guesthouse I Praia
Praia Syds Guesthouse I Guesthouse
Guesthouse Syds Guesthouse I
Syds I
Syds Guesthouse I Praia
Syds Guesthouse I Guesthouse
Syds Guesthouse I Guesthouse Praia

Frequently asked questions

Does Syds Guesthouse I offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Syds Guesthouse I does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Syds Guesthouse I?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Syds Guesthouse I?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Syds Guesthouse I?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CVE 1500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Syds Guesthouse I?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Syds Guesthouse I and nearby?
Syds Guesthouse I has 6 beach bars and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Syds Guesthouse I?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Syds Guesthouse I like?
Syds Guesthouse I is a short 4-minute walk from Prainha Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Quebra Canela Beach.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Marcin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alenka, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Lahti, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ludovic, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place with cute rooms and great food
Frauke, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Stephen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location was quiet, the room was spacious and very clean. The employees friendly and received good service.
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

La tranquillité ,le personnel était chaleureux
Fatoumata, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jézabel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Benjamin, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is as shown in the pictures. Location is good and safe. Breakfast is superb!
Laura, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Catia, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

the apartment is located 10min away walk from the beach and in a perfect area - not too far from the main street and not too close to be disturbed by the traffic. The small garden in front of the apartment entry makes it even more convenient to just sit outside in the evening and enjoy a drink. Syd's also offer the option of breakfast and dinner to their restaurant/terrace which you walk through to get to the apartment. The food is tasty and price wise is also ok. I wish we would have had a schedule of when the restaurant is open as it seems it's not open every day. The apartment is clean and the fridge was filled with local beer and water.
Maria, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quiet location in Praia with excellent breakfast.
Very quiet location in Praia. Superb breakfast...with very friendly service. Shower had only cold water...
Sabine, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Natasha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Stay
Excellent stay..really peaceful and quiet. 5 minutes away from two beautiful beaches …amazing breakfast everyday..and tacos in the restaurant were very very good!
Priyanka, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anine Maria, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

EMMANUEL, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Kimberley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Corinne, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The property is a small guesthouse with 3 rooms in a good area and close to the beach and some of the luxury hotels and is well priced. What was disappointing was the lack of engagement /interaction of staff. On arrival we were given a set of keys and essentially that was it . The owner is Sydney who I think appeared at brunch the following day but as she did not introduce herself to us not check how we were during our stay we weren't entirely sure. We were the only guests. In the evenings there is no one at the property and this was a little concerning particularly as there are multiple keys for access and barbed wire around the perimeters. On a positive note there is a lovely brunch served on weekends and taco nights that locals attend. The courtyard is lovely for relaxing.
alan, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Syd’s Guesthouse is a charming, hidden oasis near the city and only a 10 minute walk from the beach.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parfait séjour. Directement près de la plage. Magnifique semaine Nous le recommanderons !!
Lucie, 6-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bon accueil et services
Très bon accueil et services. Très bon petit déjeuner brunch maison, différent chaque jour. Merci pour la gentillesse du personnel.
laurent, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy buen lugar en Praia
Lugar con mucho encanto. Es como un osasis en Praia, agradable, bien situado y limpio. Algo básico en equipamiento, pero resulta comprensible.
Juan, 2-night trip
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