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Hotel Essencia

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dumaguete with full-service spa and free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby
Front of property
Deluxe Suite, City View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

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
  • Bell Tower
    8 min walk
  • Dumaguete (DGT)
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, City View

Deluxe Suite, City View

Deluxe Suite, City View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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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

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

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

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 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Essencia on 22 Nov 2024 start from NZ$62.00, 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 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 Swedish 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. 136 out of 335 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 335 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 335 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 335 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 335 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it’s proximity to the mall. Nice little 10 minute walk. The included breakfast was amazing! Staff treated me like an honorable guest. Very friendly. My four nights went by far too quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable Excellence
Staff was very professional. The food in the cafe is excellent, well portioned and very affordable compare to the boardwalk restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Internet service was not up to expectations. Lots of buffering when watching streaming video. Bed was worn out being extremely soft which was not good for my back. Overall a good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is quite old and units interior are old school and not so well maintained. Staff are friendly and helpful. The only thing which is of my concern is that my daughter had some bites on her legs and i suspected that its bed bugs. This should be look upon that it might be a cause serious illnesses to their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

G dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited breakfast menu
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited breakfast menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Shiarah Mae

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the Boulevard and port. Breakfast was nice and the room was clean. However, the water heater does not work and we have to shower cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Staff & service
Average at best.
I arrived at 10:30am. They would not wave the early check in fee. Earliest I could check in was 1:00pm. No manager available to discuss. Air conditioner was dripping on to the corner of one of the beds. Reported it. They put a towel down but did not fix. Breakfast Buffett was terrible. Limited selection. Location is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alma, Onarga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service. I would suggest that the hotel should provide at least free pickup and drop off to the port/pier on a scheduled basis.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilou

Liked: Staff & service
Good enough for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilou

Liked: Staff & service
Good enough for the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family in town
The Hotel Essencia is the best place to stay in downtown Dumaguete which puts you within walking distance of the stores and restaurants. The prices are reasonable for a hotel like this. The restaurant is acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ludee

Liked: Staff & service
Nothing special. It’s an average place to stay. The room I’m in the window was facing the not pleasant to look at. Haha
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good breakfest buffett. Staff work hard to be helpful. Had a travel agent in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jojo

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for $. Free buffet breakfest was good. Need to fix light next to bed and U Tube on TV not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it coz it very accessible to the stores
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMDIAL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel location was convenient for touring around the island and the room was spacious and comfortable with everything you need for your stay.The locals were friendly and helpful. The hotel restaurant had excellent choice of food and drinks at a reasonable price. The free breakfast was also great. Above all the hotel staff and did a fantastic job responding to your requests, especially the restaurant staff. I would definitely return here to stay during my next trip. A gym at this hotel would have been great !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosendo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

paul samuel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place ... Great Lobby ... Good People ...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024