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Hotel Principal

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

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rua Liceu, Tarrafal, Santiago, 7110
  • Place, lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarrafal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarrafal Camp
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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

Basic Room

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

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

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Triple Room

  • 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

  • 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

  • 151 sq ft
  • 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

  • 495 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • 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

  • 249 sq ft
  • 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

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Comfort Double Room

  • 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

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

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

Family Studio Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Tarrafal

Hotel Principal places you within a 5-minute walk of lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach. This 14-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tarrafal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tarrafal Camp - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Serra da Malagueta Nature Park - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • market - 33 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabungo Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Churrasqueira Mangue Baxu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buxios - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Grill Alto Mira - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunas Areia Preta - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Principal

Hotel in Tarrafal with free breakfast and beach bars
Hotel Principal features free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a terrace. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with access to locker space, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, local meal delivery service, and barbecue grills.
32-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Desks, wardrobes or closets, and local meal delivery service are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Principal Hotel
Hotel Principal Tarrafal
Hotel Principal Hotel Tarrafal

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Hotel Principal?

This hotel in Tarrafal is within a 10-minute walk of Tarrafal Beach and lighthouse. Tarrafal Camp is also within a driving distance of 1.3 mi.

Is there parking available at Hotel Principal?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Principal include a casino?

No, Hotel Principal doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Principal?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Principal good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a meal delivery service, a rainfall showerhead, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Principal?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Principal feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Principal serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Principal allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Principal.

Does Hotel Principal have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Principal?

The closest major airport to Hotel Principal is Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.), which is about 29 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Principal?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Principal.

Does Hotel Principal offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Hotel Principal.

Reviews

Hotel Principal Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Fabrice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel à éviter, pas d'eau.

Je ne recommande pas cet hôtel, nous n'avons pas eu d'eau pendant 24h. Nous avons dû quitter cet hôtel et en trouver un autre en urgence afin de ne pas passer une seconde nuit sans eau.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ABDELLAH

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 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