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March 2025

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April 2025

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast included
Room service
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi

SAR 330 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Cable channels

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Cable channels

Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Cable channels

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

2 bedrooms

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Mountain view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Cable channels

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Microwave

Local meal delivery service

Minibar

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rua Liceu, Tarrafal, Santiago, 7110

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

Property highlights

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 speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.

Additional perks include:

Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), charcoal grills, and a reception hall
Wedding services, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Free 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

TV in common areas

Family friendly

In-room microwave
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)
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
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
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

Limited room service
Meal delivery service
Microwave
Minibar

More

Desk
Individual decor
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: CVE 3175 for check-in between midnight and 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM 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

Rollaway/extra beds are available for CVE 3000.0 per night

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.
Tourism fee: CVE 276 per person, per night
Destination fee: CVE 276 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

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

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: CVE 6000 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: CVE 500 (one-way), (from 12 to 16 years old)
Late check-in fee: CVE 3175 for check-in between midnight and 2:00 PM
In-room microwave fee: CVE 2500 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: CVE 3000.0 per night
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, 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 is parking at Hotel Principal?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Principal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from midnight– 2:00 PM for a fee of CVE 3175.

What time is check-out at Hotel Principal?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Principal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CVE 6000 per person applies.

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.

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