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Hotel Principal

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Tarrafal with 2 beach bars and restaurant

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Family Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Family Apartment, Mountain View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Family Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Hotel Principal offers a blend of charm and convenience with free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Unwind at the restaurant or stay connected with WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 beach bars
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Cable TV service
  • Charcoal grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The current price is $44
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Local meal delivery service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Local meal delivery service
  • 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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Local meal delivery service
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 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
Fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
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, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Room

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

Basic Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Room

2 bedrooms, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Local meal delivery service
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • market - 33 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabungo Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Churrasqueira Mangue Baxu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Grill Alto Mira - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunas Areia Preta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Maracujá - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Principal

Hotel Principal is a great choice for a stay in Tarrafal. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the 2 beach bars are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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)
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Charcoal grills
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Art gallery on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 1
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 10:00 AM and 1:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Hotel Principal Hotel
Hotel Principal Tarrafal
Hotel Principal Hotel Tarrafal

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hotel Principal?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Principal?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Principal?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at Hotel Principal and nearby?

Hotel Principal has 2 beach bars and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Principal?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Principal like?

Hotel Principal is in the heart of Tarrafal, a short 4-minute walk from Tarrafal Beach and 4 minutes' walk from lighthouse.

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Hotel Principal Reviews

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

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Eva, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Esmael, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Fabrice, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
ABDELLAH, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything
Adilson paulo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cerca de la playa de Tarrafal y de la estación de aluguers. Limpio y buen desayuno
marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Myriam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Séjour très sympathique personnel à l’écoute et à Disposition.
2-night trip