Hotel Essencia

Property class: 3
Dumaguete hotel with spa and restaurant

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Enjoy your visit to Dumaguete with a stay at Hotel Essencia. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs, and international cuisine is served at La Essencia Cafe, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
The current price is $27
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (King Bed and Single Bed) | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Family Room (King Bed and Single Bed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Suite Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a telephone, a mirror, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Standard Economy King Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a nightstand, an air conditioning unit, and a green partition wall.

Family Room (Three Single Bed)

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Real St., Corner San Juan St, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 6200

What's nearby

  • Silliman University Main Campus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rizal Boulevard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Negros Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Robinsons Dumaguete - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sibulan Airport (DGT) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hoy Lugaw! - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chowking - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scooby's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Don Roberto's Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mulat Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Essencia

  • Enjoy your visit to Dumaguete with a stay at Hotel Essencia. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs, and international cuisine is served at La Essencia Cafe, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 50

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

La Essencia Cafe - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of PHP 350 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for PHP 930.0 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Essencia Dumaguete

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Essencia offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Essencia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Essencia?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Essencia?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Essencia?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. There's a charge of PHP 350 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge.

What is there to do at Hotel Essencia and nearby?

Hotel Essencia has a spa.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Essencia?

Yes, La Essencia Cafe offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Essencia like?

Hotel Essencia is a short 6-minute walk from Rizal Boulevard and 13 minutes' walk from Negros Convention Center.

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Reviews

Hotel Essencia Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices and delicious food. (39 reviews)
  • The restaurant served very delicious food with a wide menu and excellent breakfast options. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Who is very happy with my stay here. I found the staff here very friendly. View of the mountains and the oceans was wonderful. Air-conditioning works great. Definitely a positive part of my vacation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast, which was included in the room rate, was excellent. There were a lot of choices, with many native delicacies, and the food was delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great, including breakfast Was close to everything and centrally located Staff were helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

They had a nice cafe but we did not eat. The staff was friendly, the rooms were nice, and the hotel was close to everything in Dumaguete.
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10/10 Exceptional

They were nice friendly and they always went out of their way to make you feel like royalty
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and excellent breakfast. Good location too!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent. Food was good overall.
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8/10 Very good

The rooms were just fine, clean and neat.
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast meal is always fresh. The room is clean. The staff is approachable. The parking is not really good but the staff they will find a way to you to park.
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10/10 Exceptional

Was a great stay. I few nights would host parties in the conference room but the noise didn't go past 9 or 10. Staff was super nice and you can also rent a motor bike here. I will be back..
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8/10 Very good

This would be a 3.5 star hotel in North America (just for some context). Decent location. I dont think any hotel in Dumaguete is quiet. Good restaurant and friendly staff.
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very courteous. When we are missing something, they are fast in getting our request. Breakfast food is excellent. Room is clean. Overall great experience.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, Staff
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8/10 Very good

All good nice clean room, staff was friendly, breakfast buffet at restaurant, choices were great nice selection, a little despite about room price, Expedia’s room price $27.00 , hotel’s price $31.00, square it off with hotel !
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay as for my family and mama.
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a great place to stay. Good food, good service, great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Our favorite hotel when we visit Dumaguete. Staff were always friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room, very good location

Friendly staff, clean room, very good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean as always
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommend this hotel great rooms great staff and perfect downtown location just a few minutes walk to the boardwalk
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The friendliness of the staff at the front desk and restaurant, very nice! you need more variety at your breakfast buffet seems like we been eating the same food over and over. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Its work for me everything was clean ❤️
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8/10 Very good

Yes, we had a nice stay there. Amenities were great. We loved the morning buffet. The room was clean good service. We will be back December 3. Staff was very friendly at the reception and at the restaurant thank you so much.