Hotel Essencia

Hotels
8.1 (1171 reviews)
39 Real St. corner San Juan St. , Dumaguete , ph
+63 35 522 7169

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Water supply issues
Bed comfort complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7.45
Some reviews mention issues like water cuts and discomfort due to bed quality.
Service
8.45
The staff are consistently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.95
Many reviews praise the hotel's convenient location near the boulevard and other attractions.
Room Quality
7.45
Comfort issues mentioned with the bed and some inconsistency in room quality.
Amenities
7.45
Some amenities like breakfast are mentioned positively, but issues with water supply affect the score.
Value for Money
8.95
Guests highlight the good rates and value offered for the stay.
Food and Beverage
7.95
Breakfast quality is praised, although some guests expressed mixed feelings about it.
Overall Experience
8.15
Generally positive experiences with some notable concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:51

Property Description

City-Centric Luxury

Unwind and Indulge: Spa and Dining
Indulge in a rejuvenating experience at our spa facility or savor local delicacies at La Essencia Cafe. With a variety of dining options available, including a la carte and buffet choices, your taste buds are sure to be delighted.

Comfort Meets Convenience: Amenities Galore
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, personal safe, and hot/cold shower facilities. Need assistance? Our 24-hour front desk is at your service for airport shuttle, laundry, and luggage storage services.

Explore with Ease
Conveniently located just minutes away from Rizal Boulevard and Dumaguete Belfry, Hotel Essencia offers a perfect blend of comfort and accessibility. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DGT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1171 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.45
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 7.95
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Ma adelita • extended_group • ph
2
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Loyd Anthony • solo_traveller • ph
7
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

None

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ole • couple • dk
8
Udmærket hotel
Pros:

Hotellet ligger meget centralt med kun 10 minutters gang til stranden hvor der er flere gode restauranter.

Cons:

Lidt større udvalg af morgenmadsprodukter ville være ønskeligt for en vesterlænding, det er tydeligt at det er asiatisk mad der satses på.
Det blev til lidt ristet hvidt brød med smør og æg til, og kaffen var nærmest udrikkelig. Men personalet var flinke og hjælpsomme må jeg så til gengæld sige.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Astudillo • solo_traveller • ph
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tom Benjamin • couple • ph
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Ersin Zekeriyya • solo_traveller • tr
9
Pros:

Good breakfast. Big room, good internet.

Cons:

One of the elevators always broken and dont function. Probably electric saving purposes. Also the elevator buttons at the floors very hard to work. You have to push strong.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
5
What could have been
Pros:

Nothing really. Aircon was ok

Cons:

Front desk never mentioned breakfast ends at 9 am. Seemed uninterested in customer service. 1 elevator inop. Small room like a closet. Hot water not working well. Cold shower. Difficult parking. Cannot see through old window tint. Not much to like. Will not stay here again.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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nikolaus • couple • ph
10
Wonderful weekend getaway
Pros:

The location is awesome, the room was breathtaking and the staff was on top of things

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Janette • family_with_children • au
9
good value for money
Pros:

location, facilities, breakfast buffet

Cons:

the aircon was a bit weak

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Rajcarce • solo_traveller • ph
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Larry • solo_traveller • ph
5
Bad outweighs the good
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and roomy
Shower good.
Room service ok but slow
Overall look of the room appealing
Breakfast very good

Cons:

Noisy to the point hard to sleep
This was the 2nd visit and both times the internet was terrible....same excuse "we are working on it"

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
9
Gut
Pros:

Gute Möglichkeit, um eine Nacht zu überbrücken, wenn man z.B. am nächsten Morgen abfliegt oder die Fähre nach Siquijor zu nehmen.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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ESLEEN • extended_group • ph
7
Location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Front desk clerk

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Rosalina • family_with_children • ca
9
Recommended
Pros:

👍

Cons:

None

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Martinez • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Fahornet • solo_traveller • au
9
I love Dumaguete
Pros:

Location good
Service without hesitation
Breakfast buffet more than enough to eat
Transport at front door
Designated smoking area excellent

Cons:

Perhaps the lifts but I think perhaps there may have been some maintenance issues

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Oca • extended_group • ph
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle Deckmyn • solo_traveller • be
7
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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debra • extended_group • au
8
Very relaxing
Pros:

The staff are absolutely fantastic and so helpful on all accounts,thank you to all the staff for giving my friend and l a wonderful experience

Cons:

Not having a swimming pool

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee