Syds Guesthouse I

Guest Houses
9.2
/10
Exceptional
58 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Jane

10.0
/ 10
Cute, quirky and quaint. Fabulous included breakfast! Great experience for the price!

Anita

10.0
/ 10
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.

James

10.0
/ 10
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
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Babilônia, Praínha, Praia, Cape Verde

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Near Prainha Beach
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General


Near Prainha Beach

Location


When you stay at Syds Guesthouse I in Praia, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Prainha Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Quebra Canela Beach. This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Dona María Pia Lighthouse and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Royal Fortress of São Filipe.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Prainha Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Centro Cultural Português - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Quebra Canela Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Dona María Pia Lighthouse - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Estadio da Varzea - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Praia City Hall - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Alexandre Albuquerque Square - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Diogo Gomes Statue - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Market - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Museu Etnográfico de Praia - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Royal Fortress of São Filipe - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
São Francisco monastery and church - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario - 13 km / 8.1 mi
Mangue Beach - 28.1 km / 17.5 mi
Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden - 30.2 km / 18.8 mi

The preferred airport for Syds Guesthouse I is Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) - 6.5 km / 4 mi

Facilities


Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


At Syds Guesthouse I, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 6 beach bars. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Things to Do

  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Spa

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Children games

Transportation

  • Airport transfer

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Disabled access friendly

Public Facilities

  • Coffee/tea in lobby

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Syds Guesthouse I

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 19:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Service Animals Allowed

Additional Policy

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.

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Beach nearby, No front desk, Essential workers only - NO, Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours, Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions, No elevators
  • 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.

General Information

Popular Facilities
WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 19:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Syds Guesthouse I
4
Another facilities in Syds Guesthouse I
Picnic area, Garden, Barbecue, Spa, Laundry service

Frequently asked question in Syds Guesthouse I

What are available facilities at Syds Guesthouse I?
There are top facilites at Syds Guesthouse I such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Syds Guesthouse I?
The standard check-in time at Syds Guesthouse I is starting from 14:00 - 19:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Syds Guesthouse I provide breakfast?
Yes, Syds Guesthouse I provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Syds Guesthouse I?
Syds Guesthouse I is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Syds Guesthouse I?
Syds Guesthouse I has 4 rooms in total.
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9.2
Exceptional
From 58 reviews
Cleanliness

9.4

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Yves
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Jane
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Cute, quirky and quaint. Fabulous included breakfast! Great experience for the price!
Ramona
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Leisure with Pet
8.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Anita
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

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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.
James
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

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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.
Joanna
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Rachel
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 82 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Lola
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
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Lola
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
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Lahti
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

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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.
Frauke
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 113 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great Place with cute rooms and great food
Stephen
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 129 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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John
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

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The location was quiet, the room was spacious and very clean. The employees friendly and received good service.
Fatoumata
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Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

La tranquillité ,le personnel était chaleureux
Laura
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 137 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room is as shown in the pictures. Location is good and safe. Breakfast is superb!
Maria
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Sabine
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 156 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very quiet location in Praia. Superb breakfast...with very friendly service. Shower had only cold water...
Priyanka
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 162 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
alan
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 202 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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9.2
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9.4

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Yves
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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Jane
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Cute, quirky and quaint. Fabulous included breakfast! Great experience for the price!
Ramona
icon-Leisure with Pet
Leisure with Pet
8.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Anita
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
James
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Joanna
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Rachel
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 82 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Lola
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
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Lola
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
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Lahti
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Frauke
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 113 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great Place with cute rooms and great food
Stephen
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 129 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
John
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location was quiet, the room was spacious and very clean. The employees friendly and received good service.
Fatoumata
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

La tranquillité ,le personnel était chaleureux
Laura
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 137 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room is as shown in the pictures. Location is good and safe. Breakfast is superb!
Maria
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Sabine
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 156 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very quiet location in Praia. Superb breakfast...with very friendly service. Shower had only cold water...
Priyanka
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 162 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
alan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 202 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
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