Hotel Essencia

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Great location!

8.8

Hotel Essencia is set in Dumaguete, 9-minute walk to Rizal Boulevard and 8-minute walk to Dumaguete Belfry, featuring an on-site restaurant and bar, a spa facility, and a 24-hour front desk. Offering city views, air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, and a personal safe. An electric kettle and a mini-bar are also included in each room. The bathroom comes with hot and cold shower facilities, toiletries, and a hairdryer. La Essencia Cafe offers local and seafood favorites while other dining options are available around the city. A la carte and buffet options are available. Guests can head to the 24-hour front desk for assistance with airport shuttle, laundry, and luggage storage services. Free private parking spaces are available. Robonsons Mall is 0.8 mi away and the nearest airport is Dumaguete Airport, 1.9 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Krueger
United States United States
“Location. Great lobby. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and responsive staff. Solid internet connection”
Romero
Philippines Philippines
“It was a nice experience. The staff (Jethro), the one who ushered us to check the room was very accommodating. A quiet place to rest and very spacious which I really loved. The food is nice . Sure to book when I'm in dumaguete.”
Scott
United States United States
“Essencia has everything I need when visiting Dumaguete. It's a dated hotel, but that's what makes it special. Breakfast is legit and the location is near Lee Market and other restaurants. The room televisions are equipped with YouTube and other...”
Scott
United States United States
“Hotel Essencia always delivers. An easy ride from the port, the hotel has ample parking, a professional staff, and that breakfast is worth every penny. Sure, it's a dated hotel, but that is what makes Essencia special.”
David
Philippines Philippines
“rooms are very nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good!”
Alfred
United States United States
“Excellent staff good breakfast good location clean room and clean common areas”
Michael
United States United States
“Staff was great, food was excellent and the service was 5-Star.”
Betty
Philippines Philippines
“It was indeed a great experienced staying at Hotel Essencia. The food was very good. The staffs were so friendly, accommodating and helpful.”
Charisse
Philippines Philippines
“Spacious room and very good buffet breakfast:) Super Happy!”
Mitzie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Convenient and accessible. Breakfast, staffs are very accommodating.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Hotel Essencia

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel Essencia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
₱ 600 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel Essencia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Essencia