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    Hotel Essencia

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    333 reviews
    #13 of 37 Hotels in Dumaguete City
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    #39 Real St., Corner San Juan St., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
    011 63 35 422 1137
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    3.5
    333 reviews
    • Excellent18%
    • Very good43%
    • Average26%
    • Poor9%
    • Terrible4%
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    “buffet breakfast”(18 reviews)
    “nice hotel”(15 reviews)
    “walking distance”(20 reviews)
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    011 63 35 422 1137
    #39 Real St., Corner San Juan St., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines See on map
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
    Non-Smoking Rooms
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    All reviewsbuffet breakfastnice hotelwalking distanceglass wallhotel vanother hotelsstayed here for two nightsbasement parkingnice bathroomi highly recommend this hotelmini barfried fishwifi connectioncentral locationclean sheetsshort stayfree water
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    Reviewed March 12, 2018 via mobile
    Good hotel in Dumaguete city

    I have stayed here many times staff are great food in resteraunt good. Free breakfast for European tastes is just ok. Rooms are fine HBO and CInemax included . The hotel is in a good locarion. Whenever i stay in Dumaguete i always stay at...More

    Thank Jeff A
    Reviewed March 4, 2018 via mobile
    Nice hotel with "70's vibes"

    We stayed at this hotel for the duration of our destination reunion in Dumaguete City and Siquijor island. Its nice to know that the hotel has kept its cleanliness and the 1970's vibes it had since I last cane here years ago. The staff is...More

    Thank Deogracias
    Reviewed February 20, 2018
    Supernice location

    Really nice location and for the price an absolute steal. Very sincere and friendly staff. When we come here we really feel welcome and almost at home. Nice and clean and tidy. We will be back on our next trip to dumaguette

    1  Thank ginadelabina
    Reviewed February 7, 2018
    It Could've Been a Great Stay

    Great location as it's located right in the middle of the city, walking distance to restaurants, banks, convenience stores, etc. The hotel itself is dated but looks well maintained. Lobby is spacious with plenty of comfy sitting areas. Concierge & front desk were helpful and...More

    1  Thank Kristian P
    Reviewed February 5, 2018 via mobile
    Great Service

    Stayed 10 days. First the pros. The staff was amazing. From front desk to house keeping etc. Very clean. Great security. The cons the mattress is very thin and the hot water depends on the sun being solar. All in all a great stay for...More

    1  Thank Rob P
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    US$27 - US$59 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #7 Spa Hotel in Dumaguete City
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    US$27 - US$59 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Rob P
    November 24, 2017|
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    Response from Kenneth H | Property representative |
    Hello Sir, Good day! Our hotel have a laundry service and there's a specific charge for it. Thank you!
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    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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