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Hotel Essencia

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel with free breakfast

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

Popular amenities

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

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 | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dumaguete

In Dumaguete .You'll be steps from Silliman University Anthropology Museum and a 5-minute walk from Silliman University Main Campus. Rizal Boulevard and Ninoy Aquino Freedom Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Silliman University Main Campus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rizal Boulevard - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bell Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Negros Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Robinsons Dumaguete Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

3-star spa hotel with 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Essencia offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

The onsite 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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

How close is Hotel Essencia to the airport?

Hotel Essencia is 2 mi (9-min drive) away from the Dumaguete (DGT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Essencia?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Essencia on Aug 3, 2025 start from $40.49, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Essencia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Essencia.

How close is Hotel Essencia to the beach?

This hotel is 10.6 mi (65-min drive) from Sumilon Sand Bar and 10.6 mi (65-min drive) from Sumilon Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Essencia offer free breakfast?

Hotel Essencia offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Essencia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Essencia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Essencia?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Essencia have a pool?

Hotel Essencia does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Essencia have a restaurant?

Hotel Essencia is home to La Essencia Cafe, which features international cuisine.

Does Hotel Essencia have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is Hotel Essencia to downtown Dumaguete?

Hotel Essencia is 0.1 mi away from Dumaguete.

Hotel Essencia Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 388 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not at all comfortable in hotel or in the neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Traveled with partner
Always a great place to stay. Good food, good service, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chino

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled 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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Dwayne

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled 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

Traveled 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