Hotel Essencia is a haven of relaxation, offering a free breakfast buffet and rejuvenating spa treatments at Hotel Essencia SPA. With La Essencia Cafe's international cuisine, dry cleaning services, concierge assistance, luggage storage and helpful staff praised by guests.
39 Real St., Corner San Juan St, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 6200
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
Sibulan Airport (DGT) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Chowking - 4 min walk
Don Roberto's Bar & Restaurant - 4 min walk
Negros Lechon Manok - 3 min walk
Harbour City Dimsum House - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Essencia
Enjoy your visit to Dumaguete with a stay at Hotel Essencia. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs, and international cuisine is served at La Essencia Cafe, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
150 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2010
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 50
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
La Essencia Cafe - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of PHP 350 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for PHP 600.0 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Essencia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Essencia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Essencia?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Essencia?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Essencia?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. There's a charge of PHP 350 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge.
What is there to do at Hotel Essencia and nearby?
Hotel Essencia has a spa.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Essencia?
Yes, La Essencia Cafe offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Essencia like?
Hotel Essencia is a short 2-minute walk from Silliman University Main Campus and 6 minutes' walk from Rizal Boulevard.
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Reviews
Hotel Essencia Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices and delicious food. (27 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
Everything was great, including breakfast
Was close to everything and centrally located
Staff were helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay there again
mark
mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
Excellent staff and service.
garrett
garrett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2025
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and excellent breakfast. Good location too!
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 1, 2026
The rooms were just fine, clean and neat.
Donn
Donn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2026
This would be a 3.5 star hotel in North America (just for some context). Decent location. I dont think any hotel in Dumaguete is quiet. Good restaurant and friendly staff.
Randi
Randi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 25, 2026
Staff was very courteous. When we are missing something, they are fast in getting our request. Breakfast food is excellent.
Room is clean.
Overall great experience.
SHARON
SHARON, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2026
Clean room, Staff
EUGENE
EUGENE, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2025
All good nice clean room, staff was friendly, breakfast buffet at restaurant, choices were great nice selection, a little despite about room price, Expedia’s room price $27.00 , hotel’s price $31.00, square it off with hotel !
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
Clean as always
Deah Fay
Deah Fay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
The friendliness of the staff at the front desk and restaurant, very nice! you need more variety at your breakfast buffet seems like we been eating the same food over and over. Thank you!
Frank
Frank, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2025
Our favorite hotel when we visit Dumaguete. Staff were always friendly and helpful.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2026
All in all there staff was great, the issues was the water was cold for showers
Ellis E.
Ellis E., 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2025
Yes, we had a nice stay there. Amenities were great. We loved the morning buffet. The room was clean good service. We will be back December 3. Staff was very friendly at the reception and at the restaurant thank you so much.
Frank
Frank, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Nice place to stay as for my family and mama.
Honey
Honey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
Always a great place to stay. Good food, good service, great location
gary
gary, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Recommend this hotel great rooms great staff and perfect downtown location just a few minutes walk to the boardwalk
James
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
Friendly staff, clean room, very good location
Friendly staff, clean room, very good location
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Very nice place. Workers are nice. Breakfast is great!
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
Very friendly staff and great location.
Joy
Joy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Clean, quiet, and convenient. Excellent staff. Breakfast buffet is awesome.
gary
gary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
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.
Jocelyn
Jocelyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Rooms were clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious with a variety of dishes.
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2023
Very friendly staff.
Lysander J
Lysander J, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2024
Good location and service
James
James, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Staff are really are hard working! Breakfast foods were very excellent! Worth coming back! Highly recommend!