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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Clara • couple • pt
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Mathieu • couple • be
9
Pros:

Situation idéale emplacement au centre de la ville, facile d'aller au Robinson, au port, au boulevard Rizal à pied, proximité immédiate de l'université, privilégier les étages les plus haut pour la vue. L'hôtel est vieillissant mais fonctionnel, propre et il y fait calme. Nombreux touristes coréens, Buffet petit déjeuner copieux

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Norman • family_with_children • au
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Angelita • extended_group • ph
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Porceso Jr • family_with_children • ph
5
Pros:

None for now

Cons:

None for now

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Monalisa • family_with_children • bn
8
Pros:

Food & the restaurant staff

Cons:

Internet connection ... very slow ... on & off

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • ca
4
Cons:

Terrible bed . Mattress 3 inches thick and wore out. Sleeping on plywood. Never again

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • ph
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Monalisa • family_with_children • bn
8
Pros:

Restaurant staff, location & food

Cons:

wifi ... very slow ... on & off

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Baby lyn • couple • ph
7
Pros:

The room is spacious,bed is nice and big.

Cons:

The WiFi is really bad inside the room,the bathroom door makes a lot of noise to open and close.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Alfredo • couple • us
6
Overall good for overnight stay
Pros:

Accessibility, walkable, near the downtown. Free breakfast.

Cons:

Not squeaky clean bathroom, small room

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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eden lyn • couple • gb
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Location is ideal. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Very near Silliman and Lee Plaza for very cheap shopping

Cons:

Very affordable so it’s understandable that it’s quite basic. I don’t think it’s a bad thing

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Joden • family_with_children • fi
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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perez • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Ma Nida • couple • ph
6
Pros:

Food

Cons:

My booking already got VAT payments but the receptionist had me paid another amount of pesos they said upgraded but it s Twin room in actual why pay more.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Joden • family_with_children • fi
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Harold • family_with_children • us
9
A great place to stay unless you are working remotely. The wifi can be a little ify
Pros:

They seem to run out of orange juice at odd times and run out of food items on the menu.

Cons:

The wifi was iffy

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Maria Corazon • extended_group • ph
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Jakub Smalec • couple • pl
9
Nice stay
Pros:

Nice and clean room, good space, comfortable bed, TV with netflix and YouTube. Very good massage and spa centre in the hotel . Good breakfast. We had the lunch in their restaurant too and it was also very tasty.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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BRIGITTE • couple • fr
9
Bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Emplacement au top, proche du ferry et de l'aéroport. Hôtel vieillissant mais bon rapport qualité prix incluant le petit déjeuner copieux Nous avons trouvé un restaurant au top en face et sommes allés visiter le bord de mer très festif.

Cons:

RAS

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee