From the water, the setting of Sundy Praia appears to have been taken from a Bacardi advertisement. Palms and almond trees line a stretch of golden sand beach, protected by two lush peninsulas either side. The clearest of oceans lap against the shore.
Peer deeper into the vegetation and you will catch glimpses of life. Sympathetically built tented villas, virtually hidden by shrubbery, line the beach - each detached with its own decked terrace. To their rear are a further eight villa’s set amidst the vegetation for complete privacy. Designed to resemble the wood panelled fishermen’s huts that once stood above the beach, the villas have floor to ceiling windows. Inside, the décor is a mix of handcrafted local artefacts and designer pieces providing a luxurious modern retreat.
Paddle boarding and snorkelling are on offer alongside a wealth of jeep, boat and hiking tours. Whether you choose to leave this piece of paradise is up to you.
In the evening, look up. As darkness envelops the sky the stars shine brightly. With almost no light pollution, it is easy to understand why Eddington, assisted by Edwin Turner Cottingham, chose the solar eclipse of 1919 on Principe to prove Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Accommodation:
- 15 air-conditioned tented villas including one bedroom (Tropical Forest), two bedroom (Beachfront) and three bedroom (Beachfront)
Amenities / Leisure:
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant 'OCA' open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is housed in a remarkable bamboo structure and offers seasonal menus. Private dinners can be arranged locally
- Pool bar serving lunch
- Infinity swimming pool with sun loungers and day beds (pool towels provided)
- Lounge
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel
- Spa offering massages and beauty treatments – bookable in advance and payable locally. A 15-minute welcome massage is included for all guests
- Kayaking, SUP paddle boarding and snorkelling on offer free of charge
- Activities that can be arranged from Sundy Praia include bird watching, coastal cruising, diving and snorkelling, guided rainforest hikes, plantation visits, RIB boat excursions, turtle watching and whale watching
- Nearest alternative beach (Margarida) approximately 20 minutes’ walk away
- The accommodation is reached by a bumpy track road and is c.20 minutes’ drive from Principe Airport.
Board Basis: Half Board
One Bedroom Villa
One bedroom tented villas with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower - wet room, and hairdryer), open-plan living room with king size four-poster bed, designated lounge area, satellite TV, maxi-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi internet connection and a free standing granite bath tub - a curtain divides the room for privacy. The villa has a decked terrace with seating and forest view
Two Bedroom Villa
Two bedroom tented villas comprise of two separate independent one bedroom open-plan villas each with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower - wet room, and hairdryer), open-plan living room with king size four-poster bed, designated lounge area, satellite TV, maxi-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi internet connection and a free standing granite bath tub - a curtain divides the room for privacy. The two villas share a decked terrace with seating and views through the vegetation towards the sea. Please note that one villa is larger in size than the other
Three Bedroom Villa with private pool
Three bedroom tented villas comprise of three separate independent one bedroom open-plan villas each with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower - wet room, and hairdryer), open-plan living room with king size four-poster bed, designated lounge area, satellite TV, maxi-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi internet connection and a free standing granite bath tub - a curtain divides the room for privacy. The two villas share a decked terrace with seating, a private swimming pool (10 x 4.5m) and views through the vegetation towards the sea. Please note that one villa is larger in size than the others. Three bedroom villas can accommodate an extra bed for a child.