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Hotel Principal

3.0 star property
Experience warm hospitality while you unwind at the restaurant or connect over WiFi.

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Room
Hallway
Living area
Restaurant
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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is P1,281
P1,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

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Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Basic Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Living area

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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Living area

Basic Apartment

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Liceu, Tarrafal, Santiago, 7110

What's nearby

  • lighthouse - 4 min walk
  • Tarrafal Beach - 4 min walk
  • Tarrafal Camp - 2 min drive
  • Serra da Malagueta Nature Park - 15 min drive
  • Porto Madeira - 45 min drive

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

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Principal. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • A vending machine, a reception hall, and outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grills, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services and a TV in the lobby
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with accessible tubs, lowered electrical outlets, and hand-held showerheads

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

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

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.

We have included 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

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

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 Feb 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on Mar 15, 2025 start from P 1,280.76, excluding 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Principal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Principal?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Principal located?

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

Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

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

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

Samantha

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