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Hotel Principal

Property class: 2.5

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You can look forward to free continental breakfast, 2 beach bars, and a terrace at Hotel Principal. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 143
SAR 208 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sep - 17 Sep

Room options

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View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a mirror.

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room

A neatly made bed with white linens in a room with red walls and a grey headboard.

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

A hallway with potted plants, a door with a blue curtain, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Triple Room

A bed with white bedding, a red headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Family Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Family Studio Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with yellow curtains.

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a small bedside table, a wall-mounted TV, and a checkered wall design.

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a white chair, a small bedside table, and a wall with a patterned wallpaper.

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

A double bed with a grey headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light.

Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a small table.

Comfort Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View

A room with a bed, a desk, a green shower enclosure, and a white toilet.

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

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Apartment, Mountain View

A bedroom with a white bed, two bedside tables, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Apartment, Mountain View

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

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a blue and yellow curtain.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a red wall.

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a red wall.

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room

A neatly made bed with white linens in a room with blue walls and a wooden headboard.

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room

A room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a floral tablecloth, a poster on the wall, and a blue-framed door.

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Tarrafal, Hotel Principal is in the city center and near the beach. Tarrafal Camp is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Serra da Malagueta Nature Park and Tarrafal Beach. Visit our Tarrafal travel guide
Map
Rua Liceu, Tarrafal, Santiago, 7110

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky outcrop.
    Tarrafal Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tarrafal Camp
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Serra da Malagueta Nature Park
    19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden
    56 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Pedra Badejo Beach
    56 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kabungo Beach Bar
    9 min walk
  • Restaurante Cegonha
    2 min walk
  • Divecenter Santiago
    10 min walk
  • Hola Orla
    4 min walk
  • Restaurant Malagueta
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Principal

  • Hotel in the city center
  • Free continental breakfast, 2 beach bars, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Principal. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Charcoal grills, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
    • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a reception hall
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
    • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

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

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • 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
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: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 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
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Principal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of 20 Shaʻban 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 16 Ramadan 2026 start from SAR 143, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Principal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 AM–1:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Principal?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Principal located?

Located in the heart of Tarrafal, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Tarrafal Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Tarrafal Camp. Monte Contador and Serra da Malagueta Nature Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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