Local cuisine meets enchanting music
Omali’s restaurant not only showcases local delicacies during theme nights, such as the Coconut and Bread Fruit Evening, but also invites local musicians to provide relaxing São Tomé tunes while you enjoy dinner on the porch.
Responsible fishing practices
As of 2021, we don’t offer catch-and-release, deep sea, or sport fishing, in line with our conservation goals.
Eco-friendly constructions
Unique to Sundy Praia’s villas, their specialised footing uses a ‘screw-in’ mechanism instead of concrete, which minimises the impact on the environment.
Encouraging our guests
Conscious of the energy intensity of washing and drying linens, bedding is changed every three days and we encourage our guests to reuse towels.
To reduce single-use items, we provide shampoo and…
Sustainable food options
We focus on using local ingredients in your meals. The tropical fruit you enjoy during breakfast or in an evening cocktail comes from the island’s forests. Local fishermen catch the fish we serve, and…
Seamless integration with nature
During a swim or boat ride, gaze back to the waterfront and you’ll see that Sundy Praia is intentionally hidden within the beachside rainforest. We’re proud that Sundy Praia has not affected the…
Locally-grown coffee
For guests at Roça Sundy locally-grown coffee is provided in each room.
A culinary celebration of Príncipe’s flavours
Our Roça Sundy food concept is rooted in celebrating Príncipe, operating sustainably and nourishing you. Each menu is carefully crafted to highlight Príncipe’s culinary traditions and to maximise the…
Pioneering community transformation
HBD Príncipe is leading—alongside the Príncipe Regional Government, UN Habitat and the community itself—the voluntary resettlement of 133 families to a newly-built village called Terra Prometida…
Reviving heritage
We refurbished heritage buildings to create Roça Sundy, which means that its construction has resulted in a lower carbon footprint. The use of the buildings of a former cacao 'roça', or plantation…
