A magical place where time stops
- Type: Tent Retreats
- Setting: Beach, Jungle
Hidden away 130 miles off the coast of West Africa, a tented luxury hotel Sundy Praia, at the wild northwest tip of the island of Principe offers an intimate experience with nature, in the very edge of the ocean, surrounded by tropical forest. Creating the perfect balance of natural design and comfort, Sundy´s 14 tented villas lie hidden among a scattering of tropical almond and banana trees, each gaz down to the sea. Nature and style are enhanced by the original bamboo dining area where local organic produce transforms meals into unforgettable culinary journey. ‘Leve leve,’ the people on Principe will tell you. ‘Slowly, slowly’. And that’s exactly what most guests at Sundy Praia do, slowing to the rhythms of sea on sand, soaking up the sun from beach or pool. A place of gentle rhythms and sensuous fragrances, of whales and turtles, forest hikes and cooling swims, it is a place to awaken the senses and free the mind, warmed by the sand between your toes. Sundy Praia is part of a wider initiative by HBD Príncipe that aims to contribute to the sustainable and responsible development of Príncipe Island and the conservation of its unique biodiversity, working in key areas such as: marine conservation, terrestrial conservation, education, organic agriculture and community engagement. Sundy Praia is gaining for the GREEN GLAMPING CERTIFICATE. This tropical destination is open all year round.
Services & Facilities
- 24 hour Porterage
- 24 hour Reception
- Air - Conditioning
- Bar / Lounge
- Restaurant
- Wellness & Spa area
- Garden
- Hiking Trails
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Room Service
- Wi-Fi Internet
- Organized excursions
- Plantation tour
- Turtle watching
- Whale watching
- Bird watching
- Biosphere trails
- Community visits
- Scuba diving & snorkeling
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
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Can’t really put it to words how I enjoyed my visit to Sundy Praia and island of Principe. The people at the hotel are really there for you, conscious about guests needs and how to make them feel welcome every moment, while giving them their privacy and space. I felt I was surrounded by ”professional people” -people, warm hearted and definitely best in their field on this globe. You can get a lucury experience in a lot of places but a hotel investing so much to people who make it an unique and n... Can’t really put it to words how I enjoyed my visit to Sundy Praia and island of Principe. The people at the hotel are really there for you, conscious about guests needs and how to make them feel welcome every moment, while giving them their privacy and space. I felt I was surrounded by ”professional people” -people, warm hearted and definitely best in their field on this globe. You can get a lucury experience in a lot of places but a hotel investing so much to people who make it an unique and natural space to stay is really rare. The hotel rooms are stunning, spacious lux tents, nicely decorated with beautiful wood items and leather, so much light. You get your own terrace where you snack those organic fruits from local communities, while a blue paradise bird sings it’s songs for you. Sundy Praia works with the local community and creates work opportunities for people of the island, in fact most of the people working there are from the island, which adds another warm layer to the whole experience. Restaurant is world class, fusion with local traditional dishes and relaxed fine dining, none of that molecule stuff but honest beautiful dishes and coctails. If you’re looking for a private escape to most besutiful island with only handful of tourists, and a lot of space to explore the beaches and jungle and are willing to invest a bit, I would choose this one.