Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Does the hotel allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2 PM to 10 PM, and check-out is at 12 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located just 0.1 km from Silliman University Main Campus and 0.5 km from Rizal Boulevard, with several other attractions within walking distance.

Hotel Essencia in Dumaguete

Average nightly price at Hotel Essencia by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$29
February	$27
March	$26
April	$28
May	$27
June	$27
July	$27
August	$28
September	$27
October	$34
November	$30
December	$29

What guests think

Across reviews, guests praise Hotel Essencia’s central location, friendly staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, while recurring drawbacks include unreliable Wi‑Fi, inconsistent hot water and water pressure, and a breakfast buffet that sometimes lacks variety or arrives cold.

Guests also appreciate the lobby travel desk, on‑site parking, and visible security. Rooms show some age, and noise from traffic, dogs, or balcony areas can disturb light sleepers. Overall, it is a practical choice for short stays in Dumaguete.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the lobby travel desk, secure on‑site parking, and visible security; elevators work but can be limited or busy at times.

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Jocelyn

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay, the location relative to the port and Blvd. area was very convenient. The room was nice and was a good value. Good breakfast and coffee in the morning. We appreciated the safe parking area.

10

Gerard

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

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 😳

10

Robert

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a good breakfest buffett. Staff work hard to be helpful. Had a travel agent in the lobby.

8

Mike

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

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.

8

Fernando

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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!

10

Irvin

Jan 6, 2023

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The Staff was always friendly and ready to assist with whatever the request was. Housekeeping did a great job of keeping the room clean, and meal options at breakfast were always satisfying. Transportation options, including parking, were great as well. There were also plenty of walking locations nearby making it a convenient location to stay while in Dumaguete

10

Paul

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location, but a bit run down hotel conditions and the breakfast is very limited. Aircon noisy but worked OK. Else a really nice place to stay. Staff is very helpful. Lifts work. Nice news of town from upper levels. Safe environment. I had a good stay.

10

Gary

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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.

6

Melanie

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a busy central hotel that has seen better days. The staff are great but the rooms are dated, dark and not particularly comfortable. The incessant traffic noise could be heard even on the 7th floor so the room wasn’t very quiet. There was only one lift working which is a nuisance when the hotel is busy. Breakfast was ok but the room was so busy and people so greedy that there wasn’t anywhere to sit and not much to eat. It’s ok for a couple of days but I wouldn’t return to Dumaguete or this hotel.

10

Paul

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean with diligent housekeeping, but a few reports mention pests (e.g., a dining‑area rat or suspected bed bugs).

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marlene

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

overall is an excellent service. our room is clean everyday, toothbrush changed everyday. provided bottled water everyday. ever ready to everything asked.

8

Donn

Mar 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were just fine, clean and neat.

6

Maria

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

gary

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, quiet, and convenient. Excellent staff. Breakfast buffet is awesome.

10

Jean

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasantly surprised. Nice room with large window. Clean. Good bed. Nice breakfast.

10

Raquel

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked 4 rooms for this stay. My family and friends were impressed with my choice. The rooms, bathrooms are clean and amenities a-ok!

8

SHARON

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Joselito

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 12 nights

Great deal! Way exceeded my expectations! Cleaning staff was excellent!

6

Kevin

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I showed an hour early and when I asked to check in I was reminded that check-in is 2pm and asked to wait until then. Also, the rat I observed running through the dining room during breakfast made me lose my appetite and desire to remain in the hotel.

10

gary

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stay. Convenient, clean, great staff and excellent breakfast buffet!

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable but dated, with recurring issues around weak in‑room Wi‑Fi and inconsistent hot water or water pressure; some guests also report noise from traffic, dogs, or nearby balconies.

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Fe

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Barking dogs can be heard all the way to fifth floor. Otherwise,our stay was ok.

10

p

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Water pressure and temperature need improvement

8

James

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

6

Maria

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Terence

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

6

Shiarah Mae

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Floyd

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

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.

10

Gary

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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.

6

Melanie

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a busy central hotel that has seen better days. The staff are great but the rooms are dated, dark and not particularly comfortable. The incessant traffic noise could be heard even on the 7th floor so the room wasn’t very quiet. There was only one lift working which is a nuisance when the hotel is busy. Breakfast was ok but the room was so busy and people so greedy that there wasn’t anywhere to sit and not much to eat. It’s ok for a couple of days but I wouldn’t return to Dumaguete or this hotel.

8

James

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No hot water

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including assistance from the travel desk; however, some guests disliked early check‑in fees or checkout inspections.

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James

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

JOE

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

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.

10

Richard

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our favorite hotel when we visit Dumaguete. Staff were always friendly and helpful.

8

Mike

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

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.

8

Fernando

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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!

10

Irvin

Jan 6, 2023

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The Staff was always friendly and ready to assist with whatever the request was. Housekeeping did a great job of keeping the room clean, and meal options at breakfast were always satisfying. Transportation options, including parking, were great as well. There were also plenty of walking locations nearby making it a convenient location to stay while in Dumaguete

6

Annie

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff was courteous, and housekeeping service were courteous. Guests can be very loud at night, but that's not the fault of the hotel. However, I couldn't believe that they wanted 350.00 pesos from me for arriving 3 hours early even though there was a room available. I twas outrageous. I travel a lot to many parts in the world and not a single hotel had charge me extra for checking in early.

10

Jocelyn

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Christopher

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

SHARON

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Location

Central downtown setting near the boulevard, port, malls, and dining, with easy access to transport and walkable sights.

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James

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Recommend this hotel great rooms great staff and perfect downtown location just a few minutes walk to the boardwalk

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Jocelyn

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay, the location relative to the port and Blvd. area was very convenient. The room was nice and was a good value. Good breakfast and coffee in the morning. We appreciated the safe parking area.

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James

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location downtown close to everything

10

Paul

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, clean room, very good location

10

Paul

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location, but a bit run down hotel conditions and the breakfast is very limited. Aircon noisy but worked OK. Else a really nice place to stay. Staff is very helpful. Lifts work. Nice news of town from upper levels. Safe environment. I had a good stay.

10

Macoy

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean...safe close to mall store name lee plaza

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Rand

Dec 3, 2024

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Excellent location in downtown area. After many stays here, I almost can't stand eating in lobby restaurant. Food is unappealing. Needs variety. I would suggest breakfast buffet selection include eggs cooked to order; pancakes; bacon

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Ken

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A short walk to all the ex pat bars and restaurants. A short 6 min taxi ride from seaport.

10

roel

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very courteous and helpful staff, easily accesible to transportation’s and shopping centers!!

10

Jeffrey

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Had a great stay at Hotel Essencia, great location, great food options walkable.

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Dining

Breakfast buffet earns frequent praise, yet many note limited variety, repetitive or cold items, and occasional disruption during renovation; the on‑site cafe is considered good value and tasty by several guests.

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Rand

Nov 19, 2024

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One of my favorite places to stay in Dumaguete. Great staff, comfortable rooms, and fair online booking price. Negatives: Water pressure somewhat weak in bathroom sink and shower; free breakfast buffet often cold and in bad need of more and better choices...

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James

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Elvira

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed here few times The hotel is getting old the rooms are good but showing its age . The buffet breakfast is always a plus . The food in the restaurant is wonderful.

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Frank

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Matthew

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff was very professional. The food in the cafe is excellent, well portioned and very affordable compare to the boardwalk restaurants.

10

Jocelyn

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rand

Dec 3, 2024

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Excellent location in downtown area. After many stays here, I almost can't stand eating in lobby restaurant. Food is unappealing. Needs variety. I would suggest breakfast buffet selection include eggs cooked to order; pancakes; bacon

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Christopher

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Rand

Feb 3, 2023

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Good location in downtown... No pool... Included breakfast limited and almost w/o variation

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SHARON

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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