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Hotel Essencia

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

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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Deluxe Suite Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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39 Real St., Corner San Juan St, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 6200
  • Place, Silliman University Main Campus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rizal Boulevard
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Negros Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dumaguete (DGT)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (King Bed and Single Bed) | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Family Room (King Bed and Single Bed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Suite Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Economy Twin Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Economy King Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Standard Room

  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room (Three Single Bed)

  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dumaguete

Hotel Essencia places you next to Silliman University Main Campus and Silliman University Anthropology Museum. This 3-star hotel has 150 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪City Burger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chowking - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Don Roberto's Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sta. Teresa Resto - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Essencia

Hotel in Dumaguete with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Guests of Hotel Essencia enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. A stay here includes free parking. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a business center, a computer station, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, electric kettles, and free local calls are also standard.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • La Essencia Cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PHP 350
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 600 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: PHP 350 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 600 per night

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

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Essencia?

Hotel Essencia provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Hotel Essencia?

Located steps from Silliman University Anthropology Museum, this hotel is in Dumaguete, and within a 10-minute walk of Rizal Boulevard and Bell Tower. You'll also find Robinsons Dumaguete Shopping Center and Belfry less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Essencia?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Essencia?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, and facials.

Does Hotel Essencia feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Essencia doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Essencia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Essencia?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Does Hotel Essencia have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Hotel Essencia have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Essencia serves free buffet breakfast at La Essencia Cafe each morning.

Will Hotel Essencia allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Essencia.

Does Hotel Essencia have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel Essencia?

The closest major airport to Hotel Essencia is Dumaguete (DGT), which is 2 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Essencia?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Essencia.

Hotel Essencia Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 413 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deah Fay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel when we visit Dumaguete. Staff were always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David, Portsmouth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Wheeling

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Workers are nice. Breakfast is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette Ochotorena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near in downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our preferred location In Dumaguete. We are always happy with the staff, location, parking, breakfast buffet, and massage and travel services in the lobby. Wifi was marginal, but no other negatives to speak of. I feel very safe and comfortable here and recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we checked out they made us wait until someone could go to the room and check it for who know what before we could check out. I have never been asked this before and was strongly offended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fe, Tyler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barking dogs can be heard all the way to fifth floor. Otherwise,our stay was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chevrolet, Phoenix

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle Maverick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene Berro, YORKTOWN

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and convenient. Excellent staff. Breakfast buffet is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate Loryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the hotel and its location. Major down side was the wifi you could not work from your room wifi kept going in and out and extremely slow. I would have to go sit in the hallway by the elevator or go down stairs if I really needed wifi to work. Over all a great place.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEONORA, OLIVER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really are hard working! Breakfast foods were very excellent! Worth coming back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No hot water
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at Hotel Essencia, great location, great food options walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macoy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean...safe close to mall store name lee plaza
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is undergoing maintenance / renovation to the dining area so breakfast wasn’t as good as normal as its temporary relocation is in the Lobby. Also absolutely no hot water in the bathroom for the duration of my stay (3 nights) This is my third stay and aside from the above niggles it’s a great hotel with good staff and a good central location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay as for my family and mama.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Estee

Business traveler
Can’t complain too much as this is already one of the better hotels in dumaguete. They didn’t refill the water or the teas, had to call and ask. Also gave me a call in the morning and woke me up. Had wanted to sleep in. Just expect basic place to live. Probably already better than others around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025