Hotel Essencia

Hotels
8.1 (933 reviews)
39 Real St. corner San Juan St. , Dumaguete , ph

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 11 years old to 16 years old stay for ₱ 600 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 933 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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Nestor • family_with_children • ca
5
Not as good as the last one. Have to do due diligence next time
Pros:

Coffee a bit bland now.The rest of the foods are fair.

Cons:

If only your booking agent can arrange and provide the kind of accommodation the clients want.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Omar • family_with_children • us
4
Super mid hotel.
Pros:

The varanda and openness of each floor was nice.

Cons:

The breakfast options were limited and didnt taste good. The elevator was hot and had no wifi connection. My room on the 8th floor had no wifi connection. They had arbitrary rules which were strange like no guests after 10pm. Room service was very slow and when I called the front desk, half the time they would not answer at all!

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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patrick • couple • gb
7
Pros:

In a decent location about 10 mins walk from the Rizal promenade

Cons:

No hot water in the showers. The lady on reception said breakfast was until 10, but it was all over by 9.30 when we arrived.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Harry • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Judit • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The room was a good size and generally comfortable. However, the one we were given didn’t have a proper outside window—just one facing a lit light well. Unfortunately, this meant no fresh air, and the room often felt quite stuffy.
The bathroom was decent, although oddly the toilet was positioned quite far from the back wall. On the plus side, the water pressure was strong and there was reliable hot water throughout our stay. .
The buffet breakfast was very good, with plenty of variety. A few dishes needed replenishing at times, but the kitchen staff were friendly and helpful when informed.
The location is convenient, just a short walk to the boardwalk and ferry port. I’d also recommend stopping by the local donut shop nearby — they were absolutely delicious.
One final tip: if you’re arriving from the airport, avoid the trikes waiting directly outside as they tend to overcharge. Walk a little further out for a much better price, or take an easy rider if you’re travelling light — it’s even cheaper.

Cons:

The Wi-Fi, however, didn’t work at all while we were there. Despite several days of trying, the issue wasn’t resolved. In 2026, that’s simply not acceptable

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Arianne Grace • family_with_children • ph
10
Pros:

The location and food

Cons:

The receptionist at the time of checkout it took a lot of time for them to process

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Imhof • couple • ch
7
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sheba • solo_traveller • us
8
Considering the price you pay, you still get a decent deal with the buck you pay. Excellent breakfast; service is great!
Pros:

Facilities were good; toiletries complete and provided.
Food was great!

Cons:

Bathroom didn’t meet either my expectations

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Gene JAIME • family_with_children • ch
9
A pleasant stay in good location
Pros:

Staff friendly and good breakfast. Walking distance to Beach Boulevard

Cons:

Wifi connection is slow, the lobby is warm and humid

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Alfred • solo_traveller • us
9
Best place to stay in Dumaguete
Pros:

Great location, very nice and clean rooms, very good breakfast, attentive and friendly staff.

Cons:

Some times the WiFi is not working so well but not often just sometimes

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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EM • extended_group • ph
8
Pros:

Close to everything

Cons:

No elevator

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Gene JAIME • couple • ch
8
Pleasant place to stay for few nights
Pros:

Location nearby walking to the Boulevard beach area. Staff cleaning the rooms are hardworking and provides quickly what we need.

Cons:

Nothing in particular

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • us
7
Good place for a good price.
Pros:

It was a good location and the room and property was clean. The staff were helpful and the breakfast buffet was good. The restaurant also had good food for very fair prices for the other meals. The front doorman was very helpful with our bags and transportation.

Cons:

The room was very warm when we arrived and it took a long time for the air conditioner to get down to a comfortable temperature. The mattress was only 4 inches thick and fairly worn out so it was very hard bed. Even the pillows were flat and hard.

If they would pre-cool the rooms and get new mattresses, it would be a 9 star review.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

All good.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All good.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Ma Christine • family_with_children • us
5
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

All good.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Angelita • family_with_children • ph
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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BJD • couple • au
9
Pros:

Everything was fantastic.

Cons:

Its so close to where we had to go in the event for the school. It was great walking distance and very good to all shops.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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BJD • couple • au
9
Pros:

It was very close to the event where we went to great location. Highly recommended to anybody going to this place.

Cons:

I like the restaurant at the hotel and the facilities are very comfortable, very good air conditioning and close to the city of all the great locations.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee