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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
Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Apartment | Living area | Books
Interior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Double Room

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

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

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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

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

Syds Guesthouse I places you next to Prainha Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Quebra Canela Beach. This 3-star guesthouse has 4 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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

  • ‪As Campanas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Maria Julia Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Linha D’Água - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Passarinha - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Terrazza Italia - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Syds Guesthouse I

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Prainha Beach
Syds Guesthouse I features free WiFi in public areas, spa services, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CVE 1500 per vehicle one-way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Dining areas, sitting areas, and ovens are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Syds Guesthouse I?

Syds Guesthouse I offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Syds Guesthouse I?

Located steps from Prainha Beach, this guesthouse is in Praia, and within a 10-minute walk of Quebra Canela Beach and Dona María Pia Lighthouse. You'll also find Market and Estadio da Varzea within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Syds Guesthouse I?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Is a spa located at Syds Guesthouse I?

Spa services at the guesthouse include deep-tissue massages.

Does Syds Guesthouse I feature a casino at the property?

No, Syds Guesthouse I doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Syds Guesthouse I?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Syds Guesthouse I good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including 6 beach bars, a restaurant, and massages on the beach.

Are there hot tubs at Syds Guesthouse I?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Syds Guesthouse I feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Syds Guesthouse I serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Syds Guesthouse I allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Syds Guesthouse I though service animals are welcome.

Does Syds Guesthouse I have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Syds Guesthouse I?

The closest major airport to Syds Guesthouse I is Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.), which is 4.1 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Syds Guesthouse I?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Syds Guesthouse I.

Syds Guesthouse I Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 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

9.2/10

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

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