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Hotel Principal

3.0 star property
Hotel in Tarrafal with free breakfast and restaurant

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Exterior
Deluxe Suite
Basic Apartment | Living area
Restaurant
Hallway

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$50
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

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

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Living room
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds

Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
3 living rooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Kitchen
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Superior Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Kitchen
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Kitchen
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Apartment | Living area

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Living room
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Tarrafal

At Hotel Principal you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free continental breakfast and in-room kitchens. .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. .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 restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel Principal.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Tarrafal hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • 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 16 accommodations. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchens.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 sockets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Principal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

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

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Principal?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 19 Mar 2025 start from AU$41.15, 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.

Does Hotel Principal serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Principal?

No, Hotel Principal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

8.8

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 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