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      Hotel Essencia

      306 Reviews
      #14 of 35 Hotels in Dumaguete City
      #39 Real St., Corner San Juan St., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
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      3.5
      306 reviews
      • Excellent18%
      • Very good42%
      • Average27%
      • Poor9%
      • Terrible4%
      Travelers talk about
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      “walking distance” (19 reviews)
      “nice hotel” (13 reviews)
      Free Wifi
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      Breakfast included
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      3.0 Star Hotel
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      1 - 5 of 250 reviews

      Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
      Hotel with good facilities and amenities at a lower price.

      There are other cheaper hotels within Dumaguete City but if you want to have complete amenities inside your room, then this one is best for you. ✔️ Complete toiletries. ✔️ Hot and cold shower. ✔️ Hair Dryer. ✔️ Clean towels and linens. ✔️ Cable TV....More

      Thank KrizanC
      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Best location ( Close to everything )

      Hotel Essencia has the best location in Dumaguete City. I have no regrets that I chose this hotel. Everything is just a tricycle away 😊. Though the hotel is quite old but is well maintained and clean. Another plus factor for Hotel Essencia is their...More

      Thank Grace B
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      cleanlyness way below standard (and i'm quite polite now)

      We stayed only 1 night in this hotel. 1. The materials being used for building it are of poor quality. 2. If you look around you can see dirt everywhere. a.In the shower fungus is growing on the shower curtain. you cannot open the curtain...More

      Thank janjanssens
      Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
      Not Bad!

      Stayed here with my Mom for 2 nights, it's relaxing incomparison to other hotels we've stayed in Dumaguete. And We've got a nice view of the mountains of Negros from our room. The breakfast buffet is awesome. Hotel staffs are also fine. If your looking...More

      Thank kimberly l
      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      Central location, good value, but don't expect 5 stars!

      I stayed at this hotel for three nights and didn't find I was wanting for anything. It's not the cheapest in the town by some considerable margin, but it's certainly not top of the tree, either. It's a solid middle! There are two basic types...More

      Thank Hal_MacLean
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      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Room Service
      • Free Parking
      • Restaurant
      • Spa
      • Breakfast included
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      • Room Service
      • Free Parking
      • Airport Transportation
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Laundry Service
      • Concierge
      • Breakfast included
      • Dry Cleaning
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      • Air Conditioning
      • Refrigerator in room
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      • Price range
      • US$26 - US$89 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #7 Spa Hotel in Dumaguete City
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      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 42
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      • Dumaguete City
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      Rose Ann J
      June 22, 2017|
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      Response from Mark P | Reviewed this property |
      Yes there is in the basement ... occasionally just in front of the hotel. Very limited parking however so be nice to the security guard and park early if possible. Good luck!
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      March 6, 2017|
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      Response from Jeff A | Reviewed this property |
      im sorry late reply but just bargain a van at airport and pay no more than 300 php for 6 . if there are 2 get a trike pay 100 php only. i think Essencia does pickup but not free
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      "Choose an 'outer' room for any chance of a view, or an 'inner' room with no windows to save..."
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      "Ask for higher floor rooms - 7th or 8th."
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      "Higher floors but away from function room."
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      "choose the highest floor for a view of Mt. Talinis and the surrounding waters"
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