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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, minibar, individually decorated, desk
2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk
2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk
2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk
Stunning staircase leads to a view of the outside through a window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is S$14,652
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug

Room options

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Basic Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Basic Room

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

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

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Family Apartment, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Triple Room

2 bedrooms, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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
  • Porto Madeira - 51 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunas Areia Preta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kabungo Beach 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 the city centre
A free breakfast buffet, 2 beach bars and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Principal. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall and a TV in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

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 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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CVE 3500.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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

Optional extras

  • 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)

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, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Principal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of 22 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 31 Jul, 2025 start from S$14,651.98, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Principal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Principal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Principal?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Principal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CVE 7000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Principal located?

Located in the heart of Tarrafal, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach. Tarrafal Camp is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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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

6/10

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

10/10

Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Cerca de la playa de Tarrafal y de la estación de aluguers. Limpio y buen desayuno
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Séjour très sympathique personnel à l’écoute et à Disposition.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024