Hotel Essencia

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dumaguete with full-service spa and free breakfast

Photo gallery for Hotel Essencia

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby
Deluxe Suite, City View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
39 Real St., Corner San Juan St, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 6200
  • Silliman University Main Campus
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rizal Boulevard
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Robinsons Dumaguete Shopping Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Dumaguete (DGT)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Dumaguete

Hotel Essencia places you steps from Silliman University Main Campus and within a 10-minute stroll of Rizal Boulevard. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering at Hotel Essencia SPA can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs. The restaurant, La Essencia Cafe, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Dumaguete hotel include Bell Tower and Negros Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Silliman University Main Campus - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rizal Boulevard - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bell Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Negros Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Robinsons Dumaguete Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Dumaguete (DGT) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowking - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mang Inasal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Don Roberto's Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Portal West Building - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Essencia

Hotel in Dumaguete with full-service spa and free breakfast
Hotel Essencia offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Essencia. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dumaguete hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Essencia offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Dumaguete hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Hotel Essencia SPA has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Essencia Cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Essencia

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Essencia?

Hotel Essencia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Essencia?

Yep, Hotel Essencia has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Essencia?

The closest beach to Hotel Essencia is Sumilon Island Beach (16.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Essencia?

Yep, Hotel Essencia SPA is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Hotel Essencia serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Essencia?

No, Hotel Essencia does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Essencia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Essencia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Essencia?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Essencia Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 377 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with partner
Great place to stay. Convenient, clean, great staff and excellent breakfast buffet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay in this Hotel, all the staff were very helpfull and the Buffet Breakfast was amazing. I would definitely choose this Hotel the next visit to Dumaguete.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost everything was great. The bed was comfortable, the AC was cold, the water pressure was good. We were on the 8th floor. Wi-Fi was weak. During the morning hot water was sometimes lacking during what we figured was peak usage. 24 hour security guards was nice. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

p

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water pressure and temperature need improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dwayne

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok tybye
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price is great!!! for what you get. Traffic is loud but hey that’s get the Philippines.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rupert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eadgitha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are very happy with our stay at this hotel highly recommended I was so surprised how spacious and very clean the room is. We are happy with our stay staff very friendly housekeeping you Rock !!! Keep up good works Only thing you have to improve internet connection.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apollo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like coming to this property when iam in the town. It has what I need . And if I need anything additional it only a short walk. Also like the balcony access it has on evert floor,thats a plus for.me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Terence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable hotel with a buffet breakfast ( limited non-Philippines options). The wifi in our room kept cutting out but seemed Ok in the common areas. Several Xmas functions held in the hotel during our 3 night stay. A little noisy but finished by 10pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joenalyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. Nice rooms. All the essentials in the room. Courteous staff. Very professional. Breakfast buffet is very tasty. Walking distance to Boulevard. Lots of dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a fair experience. The hotel is nice and we will stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly staff, clean room, very good location

Friendly staff, clean room, very good location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel and convenient location

Pleasantly surprised. Nice room with large window. Clean. Good bed. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chevrolet, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in downtown area. After many stays here, I almost can't stand eating in lobby restaurant. Food is unappealing. Needs variety. I would suggest breakfast buffet selection include eggs cooked to order; pancakes; bacon

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location downtown close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay in Dumaguete. Great staff, comfortable rooms, and fair online booking price. Negatives: Water pressure somewhat weak in bathroom sink and shower; free breakfast buffet often cold and in bad need of more and better choices...

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious with a variety of dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024