A magical place where time stops
- Type: Tent Retreats
- Setting: Beach, Jungle
With geo-coordinates 1°N,7°E, São Tomé and Príncipe, is the second-smallest country in Africa and is located right at the centre of the world. Where the leafy sanctuary of Sundy Praia today is located, it was once part of the second largest cocoa plantation on Príncipe island. Their 15 tented villas offer a perfect balance of natural design and comfort, featuring spacious indoor and outdoor areas, private terraces, and some with private plunge pools. The tented villas lie in perfect harmony with their natural surroundings, offering a haven for wildlife, including parrots, kingfishers, monkeys, nesting turtles, and humpback whales. 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.
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- 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
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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.