Near Prainha Beach, Syds Guesthouse I offers a tranquil retreat with a full breakfast and 6 beach bars to unwind. Relax on the serene garden or indulge in spa services like deep-tissue massages, then take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests rave about their stay.
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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
More about this property
VISIBILITY
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
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 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
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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
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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
Travelling with children
Children's games
What to do
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa services
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM
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
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Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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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 that you 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 an 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 on-site 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.
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Syds Guesthouse I Reviews
Reviews
9.2
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was homemade and amazing, with different options each day. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2025
Good option Bed and Breakfast.
Everything's great at this cosy guesthouse!
Definitely will come back.
Nicholas E
Nicholas E, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
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
James
James, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
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.
Anita
Anita, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
10 Jan 2025
Good breakfast
Noise from close roads
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jan 2025
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.
Joanna
Joanna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
Great Place with cute rooms and great food
Frauke
Frauke, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2023
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
Priyanka, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2024
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!
Lola
Lola, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
Very limited explanations from personnel, difficult to find them and quick to dissappear after one question. Felt like we were disturbing them.
Rens
Rens, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Thank you
Everyone was helpful from picking us up at the airport late in the night to letting us stay one more night without notice. Breakfast is good and there is a restaurant in the guesthouse that seems quite nice.
Lena
Lena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2022
Thank you veryvery much for that super stay!
Syd's place is perfectly reccomendable, top clean, super friendly, fantastic breakfast, fast and good communication, just very very nice here!!
Lyn
Lyn, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 May 2023
Quiet location in Praia with excellent breakfast.
Very quiet location in Praia. Superb breakfast...with very friendly service.
Shower had only cold water...
Sabine
Sabine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2023
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
Maria, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
5 July 2022
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
alan, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
24 Nov 2023
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
Stephen, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
26 May 2025
Dommage
À notre arrivée nous n'avons eu aucune explication ce qui nous a valu d'être enfermé dehors à notre retour de balade. Le petit-déjeuner "complet gratuit" ne comprends en faite que un café ou un jus et vous avez un crédit de 700 donc des pancakes ou muesli ou omelette ou.... Chambre et salle de bains propre et spacieuse. Produit du petit déjeuner très bon
Delphine
Delphine, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
10 May 2025
Manuel
Manuel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2025
Viaje en solitario por trabajo.
Todo muy limpio y cómodo. Un gran lugar para quedarse en Praia. Buen desayuno! Staff amable. Regresaría sin dudarlo.
Nicholas E
Nicholas E, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2025
Bezault
Bezault, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Mar 2025
Bien
Très court, juste une nuit avant de reprendre un vol à 8h du matin