Hotel San Marco

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (58 reviews)
JP Laurel East Avenue, General Santos, 9500 , General Santos , PH

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Lack of basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.16
The hotel is described as dirty and rundown, with issues like mold, holes in the walls, and trash not being removed.
Service
9.63
Staff received positive mentions, with notes on helpfulness and smooth check-in.
Location
8.97
Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard for city-center locations.
Room Quality
7.12
Rooms were described as comfortable but lacking cleanliness and basic amenities.
Amenities
7.65
Basic amenities like coffee and water were missing, leading to a lower perception.
Value for Money
8.11
Given the lack of cleanliness and poor condition, the value is perceived as low.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Breakfast received positive feedback with variety and quality.
Overall Experience
7.63
General sentiment is mixed with major issues in cleanliness overshadowing positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:58

Property Description

Experience tranquility and comfort at Hotel San Marco, your perfect getaway in General Santos.

Terrace Views
Unwind on our terrace, soaking in inspiring views that create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation.

Culinary Delights
Savor authentic Filipino cuisine at Cafe Verona or enjoy room service during limited hours, with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast to fuel your day.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, and enjoy the ease of 24-hour concierge services, luggage storage, and on-site parking.

Unlock a memorable experience at Hotel San Marco, where every detail is catered to your comfort. Don’t miss out—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Covid

    Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 18

  • Covid

    Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.12
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 7.63
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Arthur
2
Pros:

I wish i could share pictures from this place. I hsve seen old deployed Army barracks that were more presentable and clean. Mold spot painted to cover up small areas seemingly with a spay paint can, holes in the walls, shower did not work. What a crap hotel. I am not sure who helped give this place a shining star rating but disgusting is the only way to describe it.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Richard family_with_children
6
Pros:

Excellent hotel!!! Jin at the front desk was amazing. The room was comfortable, quiet, and super clean. However, no coffee or water in the room. This is fairly standard in all hotels. They used to have coffee, creamer, water bottles, and tooth brushes. So, if you want these things, you have to bring your own or run to the store. I think they are trying to save money, but it seems like a petty thing to cut out of the rooms. Breakfast was really good with many choices.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Leonard family
4
Pros:

Property is run down. Had to call to have trash removed, then it took 1 and 1/2 hours to show up. Room was never cleaned. Buffet ha limited selection got a better meal at Jollibee; worth the cab ride. Water pressure next to none existent.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Richard family
10
Pros:

Great front desk staff, smooth check-in. Room was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was very good.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Richard family
10
Pros:

Melody at the front desk was amazing!!! All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was large, clean, and quiet. Breakfast buffet had many food choices with excellent juice.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ruelson Bruce family
8
Pros:

The place was okay. WiFi is a little bit slow & cleanliness was fair.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Joan
8
Pros:

The photos online looked really great but in actual, it was an okay place to sleep. I felt uncomfortable sleeping on the bed. Not a soft one to lie down. But I still slept okay even my back hurts a little bit. At first, they gave us a room that the aircon was not cold. The television has no wifi. So we have to moved to another room that felt fine. They are doing what they're supposed to do to customers like us. The water bottles are limited everyday. Only one water bottle is given free for each person. The free breakfast was really really awesome 👌 👏! Delicious complete meal. Their corn soup tasted so great that I kept coming back! I liked their veggie dish, a Filipino ampalaya! Their customer service is awesome when we have to store our big luggages at their hotel and later come back to get them. We just don't want to bring those at the wedding event! They're friendly staff and full of patience. 😃

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
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Joseph
6
Great staff, disappointing details
Pros:

Out dated and not clean. Bedding stained. Fixtures leaky and needs replacing. Breakfast items cold when they should be hot. Staff was very courteous and welcoming.

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
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Alex
6
Pros:

Staff were the best. Helpful and friendly.

Laundry took 2 days to come back

Shower flooded

Internet wifi out frequently

Not sure if the following is a complaint. I had to vacate a week early and didn't get a refund. Understandable but would have been nice.

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
K
Keith partner
10
Pros:

It was a nice hotel that had great breakfast.

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
R
Randall
4
Pros:

Pointed out unsanitary condions on dining are and it was ignored 7 hrs later. The place haa potential, bot unkept and dirty.

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Richard family
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel stay. The front desk staff of Melody and Cesa were super helpful, professional, and made our check-in a breeze. The room was really really clean, comfortable, and quiet. The hot water in the shower made the room perfect for us. The breakfast buffet was also excellent with many choices of hot foods, fruits, and juices. The hotel is located near the malls, restaurants, and a wonderful bakery/cafe next door. We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this hotel for anyone staying in General Santos.

2025-01-14 via Nuitee
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Richard
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel stay. The front desk staff of Melody and Cesa were super helpful, professional, and made our check-in a breeze. The room was really really clean, comfortable, and quiet. The hot water in the shower made the room perfect for us. The breakfast buffet was also excellent with many choices of hot foods, fruits, and juices. The hotel is located near the malls, restaurants, and a wonderful bakery/cafe next door. We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this hotel for anyone staying in General Santos.

2025-01-14 via Nuitee
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Julie family
10
Pros:

The property is very historic and feels Old World. The breakfasts were very delicious and the Cafe next door had great coffees and baked goods. The staff was very professional and friendly. We enjoyed our stay!

2024-12-23 via Nuitee
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Richard
10
Pros:

The check in was super smooth and fast. Ms. Maki at the front desk was very professional and polite. The room was a good size with a large comfortable bed. The shower had hot water, which was a big plus for us. Breakfast was also very good with a nice variety of food choices. Best part is the location near shopping and restaurants. We will stay at this hotel in the future for sure. Overall excellent experience.

2024-12-05 via Nuitee
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Lage
6
Ok
Pros:

Helt ok för priset.

2024-12-01 via Nuitee
R
Richard partner
10
Pros:

The woman at the front desk named Melody was super professional and courteous. She helped us a lot with information that we needed. The check-in was really smooth and fast. The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was also very good. There was a variety of really goid foods to try. We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel San Marco.

2024-11-04 via Nuitee
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Richard partner
10
Pros:

Love the rooms and the breakfast. Check-in is a breeze. Awesone staff

2024-10-07 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
10
Pros:

The service staff are very friendly and accommodating. They deserved to be commended for their exemplary service particularly Sir Cyrill.

2024-09-22 via Nuitee
M
Marc Hussein
10
Pros:

5 star

2024-07-16 via Nuitee