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Hotel Principal

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Suite | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Apartment | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Hallway
42-inch Smart TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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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Deluxe Apartment | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Room | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Shared Dormitory

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with cable channels

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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42-inch Smart TV with cable channels

Basic Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Principal

3-star Tarrafal hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Private bathrooms are not ensuite and housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Principal offers 14 accommodations with minibars. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads. This Tarrafal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Principal has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Principal has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 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 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

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • 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)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Hospital bed
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • 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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CVE 3175 for check-in between midnight and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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.
  • Tourism fee: CVE 276 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: CVE 276 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Towels fee: CVE 1500 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CVE 6000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CVE 500 (one-way), (from 12 to 16 years old)
  • Late check-in fee: CVE 3175 for check-in between midnight and 2:00 PM
  • In-room microwave fee: CVE 2500 per stay

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, and cash

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

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 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