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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Jessa • family_with_children • at
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Armin the Magnificent • couple • ph
7
Pros:

Location is near city's attractions. Breakfast buffet is good and had diff items everyday. Single beds are bigger than average.

Cons:

Nothing really that will spoil the vacation.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Raine • family_with_children • ph
9
Pros:

The hotel restaurant serves good food and big servings.

Cons:

Noises from along the hallway are heard inside the.room. The internet connection is poor from the room we stayed in. We work remotely and this has been a challenge that time.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Caluscusin • couple • ph
10
Keep it
Pros:

Its nice and clean

Cons:

Organize

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Reina Angela • extended_group • ph
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • nz
9
Nice stay with excellent staff
Pros:

Great staff and breakfast

Cons:

Road noise but upper floor relocation helped

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Airwin • couple • ph
9
Pros:

Near the City Center

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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JESSE • couple • us
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ross • solo_traveller • ph
9
Hotel Essencia Review Oct 2026
Pros:

the staffs are very polite, accommodating and very kind. you feel that you are welcome. they are very attentive. you don't need to wait a minute to serve you because they are always ready to serve. thank you so much.

Cons:

The egg on the buffet is the same for our three days stay. on friday, the sticky rice with chocolate and PB were already consumed by other guests tho we went for breakfast at 8am. We got sad that we were not able to try it coz it is dumaguete's delicacy.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Bernaliza • solo_traveller • ph
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Christopher Peter • couple • us
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Teves • extended_group • ca
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • nz
8
Location is ok but walking at night and the constant traffic noise dimmed the otherwise excellent stay
Pros:

Close to Ocean, breakfast was nice

Cons:

Area is a bit rough and street noise was a problem

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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reeves • couple • ph
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Francis • solo_traveller • ph
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Raphael • extended_group • ph
9
I will be back
Pros:

Efficient staff, clean environment, good location

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tisha September • couple • ph
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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April Precia Bongala • couple • ph
8
Pros:

Buffet Breakfast

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lavimodiere • couple • us
10
Short stay , very nice !
Pros:

Location

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee