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Hotel Essencia

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Deluxe Suite, City View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, City View

Deluxe Suite, City View

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rizal Boulevard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Negros Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Belfry - 13 min walk - 1.2 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Essencia?

As of 18 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Essencia on 28 June 2025 start from AU$57.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Sand Bar (16.5 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 sports 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. 169 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 385 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chino

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Recommend this hotel great rooms great staff and perfect downtown location just a few minutes walk to the boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionisio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The travel desk in the lobby was a great help in booking ferry reservations and for arranging countryside tours. Very helpful and courteous staff...all of them!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Great staff as most Filipinos are. Limited breakfast but sufficient as it’s included in the price 👍 Avoid rooms next door to balconies, smoking is allowed there, people congregate there, smoking and talking to the early hours. As a non smoker it wasn’t a nice place to be. 1 guest was there on his phone shouting down the line at 4.30 am, at 5am I politely asked if he could tone it down as I was trying to sleep. Typical selfish obese American he refused 🤔. He stayed there until 7.30am, yes 3 hours on a phone shouting, total ignoring anyone else that was still sleeping. Saying that I would have loved to have ejected him over the balcony was an understatement, as a non violent person I decided to request a new room. Which was granted at reception. Little did he know that for over 20 years I was a semi pro fighter and could have chosen not to be so polite 😳
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOE, MENTONE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay when you’re in Dumaguete. I like their complimentary breakfast. Rooms as clean. Most especially the hotel and restaurant and concierge staff are very hospitable. I am thankful for the staff for making our vacation memorable and enjoyable all the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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