Using African fabrics

Unique to Sundy Praia’s villas, their specialised footing uses a ‘screw-in’ mechanism instead of concrete, which minimises the impact on the environment. 

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…

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…

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…

For guests at Roça Sundy locally-grown coffee is provided in each room.

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…

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…

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…

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…