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 on a boat trip you’re likely to see this artisanal fishing in action.
Our HBD Príncipe horticultural colleagues grow much of the certified-organic vegetables, fruit and herbs used by the chefs.
Our menus are inspired by local culinary culture and our chefs cook with local ingredients whenever possible.
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…
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…
Clean-up initiatives
To raise awareness and encourage proper disposal of litter in the Sundy community, we sponsor a monthly clean-up and manage the waste disposal as well as providing fresh fruit, bread rolls—from the…
