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Syds Guesthouse I

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Prainha Beach

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Beach nearby, beach massages, 6 beach bars
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Apartment | Living area | Books
Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Syds Guesthouse I, steps from Prainha Beach, offers a tranquil escape with full breakfast service. Enjoy the peaceful garden, visit nearby beach bars, or book spa treatments like deep-tissue massages. Dry cleaning and laundry services make extended stays convenient.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Freezer
Oven
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Freezer
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment | Living area | Books

Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Praia, Syds Guesthouse I is near the beach. Dona María Pia Lighthouse and Royal Fortress of São Filipe are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach. Mangue Beach and Pedra Badejo Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Babilônia, Praínha, Praia, Praia

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 - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Syds Guesthouse I

Guesthouse near Prainha Beach
Located close to Quebra Canela Beach and Dona María Pia Lighthouse, Syds Guesthouse I provides free full breakfast, 6 beach bars, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), games, and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and ovens

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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
Syds Guesthouse I Praia
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Syds Guesthouse I Guesthouse Praia

Frequently asked questions

Is Syds Guesthouse I pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Syds Guesthouse I?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Syds Guesthouse I?

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

What time is check-out at Syds Guesthouse I?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Syds Guesthouse I provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CVE 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Syds Guesthouse I located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Prainha Beach, Quebra Canela Beach, and Dona María Pia Lighthouse. Royal Fortress of São Filipe and Mangue Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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