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Hotel Principal

3.0 star property
Hotel in Tarrafal with free breakfast and beach bars

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Family Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Basic Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Family Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Hallway

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 121
SAR 194 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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Basic Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment, Mountain View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Apartment, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Local meal delivery service
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Room

2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Liceu, Tarrafal, Santiago, 7110

What's nearby

  • lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tarrafal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tarrafal Camp - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Serra da Malagueta Nature Park - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Tabanka Museum - 34 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunas Areia Preta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kabungo Beach 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

Hotel in the city center
A free breakfast buffet, 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
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a reception hall
  • A TV in the lobby, local meal delivery service, and wedding services
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:
  • Rainfall showers and soap
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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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 buffet 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)

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
Cribs (infant 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.
  • Destination fee: CVE 276 per accommodation, per night

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Principal Hotel
Hotel Principal Tarrafal
Hotel Principal Hotel Tarrafal

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Principal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Principal?

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 within a 5-minute walk of lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach. Tarrafal Camp is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ABDELLAH

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

10/10 Excellent

Adilson paulo

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

8/10 Good

marc

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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