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Hotel in Tarrafal with free breakfast and beach bars

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April 2025

May 2025

Comfort Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Apartment | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast included
Room service
Laundry
Air conditioning
Kitchen

NT$3,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 8 - Apr 9

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 16 of 16 rooms

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

4 Ping (13 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Apartment, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

2 bedrooms

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

14 Ping (46 square meters)
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

7 Ping (23 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

1 Ping (3 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

4 Ping (13 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

2 bedrooms

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 5
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Local meal delivery service

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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

Hotel in the city center

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 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 mall on site.

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 and air conditioning, 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, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Similar properties

Standard Twin Room, Balcony | In-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

NT$2,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 2 - Apr 3

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 transportation

24-hour roundtrip 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 mall
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 outlets 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 start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM 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 3000 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 stay
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 7000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Airport shuttle fee per child: CVE 500 (one-way), (from 12 to 13 years old)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Kitchen/kitchenette fee: CVE 2000 per stay
An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
Rollaway bed fee: CVE 3000 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, 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 2025/3/29, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 2025/4/8 start from NT$1,125, 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?

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 9:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

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 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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