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Hotel Principal

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Tarrafal

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Deluxe Triple Room
Deluxe Apartment
Basic Room
32-inch Smart TV with cable channels
Hallway

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Rua Liceu, Tarrafal, Santiago, 7110
  • lighthouse
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Tarrafal Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Tarrafal Camp
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment, Mountain View

Family Apartment, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Studio Suite

Comfort Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Tarrafal

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Tarrafal hotel, you'll find lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach. Tarrafal Camp is within 2 miles (3 km) and Serra da Malagueta Nature Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • lighthouse - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tarrafal Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tarrafal Camp - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Serra da Malagueta Nature Park - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Quebra Canela Beach - 68 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunas Areia Preta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kabungo Surf And Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cegonha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Baia Verde - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Grill Alto Mira - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Principal

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Tarrafal
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Principal. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Tarrafal hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Principal offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Principal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CVE 3500.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • Destination fee: CVE 276 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Gas fee: CVE 2800 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: CVE 1500 per accommodation, per stay
  • Utility fee: CVE 2800 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CVE 7000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CVE 500 (one-way), (from 12 to 13 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: CVE 2000 per stay
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: CVE 3500.0 per stay
  • Towels fee: CVE 1000 per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Principal Hotel
Hotel Principal Tarrafal
Hotel Principal Hotel Tarrafal

Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adilson paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Nice clean room with balcony. All rooms have a Cabo Verde singer’s name instead of a number which is nice to learn more culture about the country. Good breakfast served on the rooftop. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ABDELLAH

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bon rapport qualité/prix
Hôtel très correct, propre, bien situé et très proche de la plage de Tarrafal. Personnel sympathique et serviable. Chambre assez spacieuse avec une literie confortable. Mais, le petit déjeuner était médiocre et tous les jours on avait quasiment la même chose.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cerca de la playa de Tarrafal y de la estación de aluguers. Limpio y buen desayuno
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour très sympathique personnel à l’écoute et à Disposition.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024