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Hotel Principal

2.5 star property

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Rua Liceu, Tarrafal, Santiago, 7110
  • Place, lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarrafal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarrafal Camp
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Triple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Studio Suite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Studio Suite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment, Mountain View | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Apartment, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Principal

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fridge in a common area, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Principal offers 14 accommodations. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Tarrafal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Hotel Principal, you're just a quick walk from lighthouse. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, 2 beach bars and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Just a 4-minute walk from lighthouse and 4 minutes on foot from Tarrafal Beach
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 Hotel Principal. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tarrafal hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Hotel Principal has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 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

  • 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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • 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
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 - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available.

Payment types at the property

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g. directions).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adilson paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonas

Small, clean, efficient rooms. Noise was a major issue as rooms have no noise insulation to stop sounds from hallways. We could hear conversations in the hallway crystal clearly and we lost sleep over this until all guests were asleep. Breakfast was nice. They are trying their best. Nice location close to bakery and mini market.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personalet
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

axel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sol de la chambre sale, salle d’eau-wc aveugle et sans aération (forte odeur),fuite au lavabo, lunette de wc déglinguée, pas d’eau chaude, pas wifi dans la chambre ( faible réception à la réception et bonne réception sur la terrasse du bar-piscine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fabrice

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

ABDELLAH

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
Verified

8/10 Good

marc

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julien

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kjetil

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eva

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esmael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025