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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
Basic Room
Family Triple Room
Family Triple Room
Hallway

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

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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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
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

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment, Mountain View

Family Apartment, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Studio Suite

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Tarrafal

Hotel Principal places you in the centre of Tarrafal, within a short 5-minute stroll of lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 2 beach bars, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Tarrafal hotel include Tarrafal Camp and Serra da Malagueta Nature Park.

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
  • Porto Madeira - 45 min drive - 40.2 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

Hotel in Tarrafal with free breakfast and beach bars
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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Principal offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, with minibars. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead.

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. Hairdryers, 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

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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • 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 sockets in bathroom
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are 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.

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: CVE276 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Principal?

Yep, Hotel Principal has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of 1 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 11 May 2025 start from AU$150.79, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Principal?

Yep, Hotel Principal is a short 4-minute walk from Tarrafal Beach.

What makes Hotel Principal a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Principal.

Does Hotel Principal serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Principal?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Principal?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Principal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Principal?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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

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

Travelled 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 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