Hotel Essencia

Hotels
8.1 (1055 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
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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 1055 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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Susanna • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location, breakfast buffet,comfortable beds,good wifi.

Cons:

Needs a bit of updating

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Airwin • solo_traveller • ph
9
Pros:

Superb location

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • family_with_children • ph
6
the hotel location is stragetically located at the center of commerce and restaurant and malls.
Pros:

breakfast was excellent polite staff, and helpful.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Cenen • extended_group • be
10
friendly staff
Pros:

Good service

Cons:

no comments

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Rolan • solo_traveller • ph
5
Pros:

The place accessible.

Cons:

The bed not comfortable and also the aircon is very low performance.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Giovanni Battista • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Tutto. Hotel superiore alle aspettative.
Camera confortevole e pulizia.
Colazione a buffet abbondante

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
5
While I enjoyed the location and super friendly staff I would not stay here again.
Pros:

It was a central location to everything, easy walk to mall and several shops. The staff was extremely friendly and the restaurant food was great.

Cons:

I didn’t like the unreliable internet or the lack of hot water. It was always a surprise when taking a shower, you never know what you’re getting.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Fherese Estorco • solo_traveller • ph
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Algin Marie • solo_traveller • ph
8
Pros:

Hospitable Staff.
Breakfast for 3 days stay was good.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Algin Marie • solo_traveller • ph
8
Pros:

Hospitable Staff.
Breakfast for 3 days stay was good.

Cons:

The floor was dusty and even the tables.
The toilet bowl doesn't function well with flushing.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Glen • couple • ph
6
Cons:

breakfast basic, Floor mats for bathroom disgusting, appeared unwashed and could see through them in sections, being so thin.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Emelyn • extended_group • us
10
Enjoy staying in this hotel
Pros:

First time randomly book this hotel for stop over one night and I loved the place and staff very friendly. I highly recommend.

Cons:

Clean , friendly staff

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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aquagems • family_with_children • my
6
Good hotel in town
Pros:

location in town is good with easy access to boulevard and shops.

Cons:

building a bit outdated, need to spruce up the paint and improve on cleaniness.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Bryon • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

It was decent for the money I spent, the employees were really nice!

Cons:

Very loud at the front of the hotel and the TV would just sync with your Cell phone for no reason!

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Christian Jade • family_with_children • ph
8
Highly recommended for families
Pros:

It’s a walking distance to the boulevard and other establishments. We realized it on our second day so we skipped the trike and just walked around.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Miraflor • family_with_children • au
9
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Vernz • family_with_children • ph
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Archer • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Cher • solo_traveller • ph
9
Pros:

Good buffet

Cons:

Leak under the toilet bowl

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee