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About the Hotel

39 Real Street Corner San Juan Street, Dumaguete City, Philippines
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Close to Rizal Boulevard
Great
8.0
8.7
/10
3.8
3.8
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Positioned just 1.1 km from the Aquino Freedom Park and nearly a 25-minute walk from the old Chinese temple "Bell Church", the smoke-free Hotel Essencia Dumaguete City provides event rooms and a banquet hall for a variety of uses. Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, this 3-star hotel is located in close proximity to Silliman Private Research University.

Location

You'll need 10-minute drive to Sibulan airport. The Essencia is 500 metres from the shopping mall "Dumaguete Public Market" and 550 metres from Silliman University Anthropology Museum.

Guests might as well visit Quezon Park, which is a mere 7 minutes' walk away. Standing 1.3 km away, the Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.

Jeepneys to Sibulan Transport Terminal bus station can be found in the vicinity of the Essencia Dumaguete City.

Rooms

You can stay in one of the 150 allergy-friendly rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-fridge-bar. Bathrooms, fitted with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, also provide guests with towels and bathrobes.

Eat & Drink

There are 2 restaurants in the hotel. A lounge bar is available on site. City Burger serves Asian dishes and lies 300 m from Hotel Essencia.

Leisure & Business

At this accommodation, guests can choose from facials, a shared lounge, and spa services. Finally, the hotel houses a meeting room and a business centre featuring a photocopier and complimentary wireless internet access.

Must-do experiences

  • Dive with sea turtles at Apo Island for an unforgettable adventure.
  • Savor fresh seafood at Hayahay Restaurant by the waterfront.
  • Visit the Silliman University Anthropology Museum for local culture.
  • Stroll through the Dumaguete Public Market on a Saturday morning.
  • Enjoy a sunset at the Rizal Boulevard, a local favorite spot.
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Hotel Essencia offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Family Room
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe Room
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Economy Twin Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe Suite
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

Hotel Essencia offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.8/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Hotel Essencia Location

39 Real Street Corner San Juan Street, Dumaguete City, Philippines
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39 Real Street Corner San Juan Street, Dumaguete City, Philippines
Nearby
University
Silliman University
1600 ft
Rizal Boulevard
Sisters of St Paul of Chartres Monument
1600 ft
Museum
Silliman University Anthropology Museum
1600 ft
Mall
Dumaguete Public Market
1600 ft
# 6 San Jose St
Gatxs Art Gallery
1600 ft
Market
Robinsons Supermarket Perdices
1600 ft
Mall
Lee Super Plaza
1600 ft
Night club
Prime Club
1600 ft
Restaurants
Panda Ice Cream
500 ft
Ma. Christina Street RHD building
Jo's Chicken Inato
1200 ft
Silliman Avenue
Isdabes
600 ft
San Juian Street
Cimbali Coffee
1300 ft
Governor Perdices Street corner San Jose Street
Fun Cafe/Bar
1600 ft
Corner Noble Franca St & St Catalina St 2nd Floor of Amari bldg
Chibog Grill
1700 ft
Sta. Catalina corner San Jose street
Sta. Teresa Resto
1400 ft
San Juan St
Negrense Microbrewery
1800 ft
Noblefranca St Rizal Boulevard 2nd Floor Prime Bar Bldg.
Allegre
1900 ft
Rizal Boulevard
Jollibee
1900 ft
Corner National Highway and Real Street
Getting around
City Centre
Dumaguete City10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Sibulan (DGT)6 min  ·  2.3 mi
Dipolog (DPL)129 min  ·  53.3 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Essencia provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
150

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Essencia from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 358 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
79%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.3/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
6.6/10
Location
8.8/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 832 reviews
8.0/10
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