Hotel Essencia is on Real Street overlooking Dumaguete City Bay, six minutes walk from the cathedral and eight from Quezon Park. It is one of the lowest price points for a hotel with a bay view in central Dumaguete. Some rooms and suites have balconies. The restaurant serves guests and the property runs a shuttle to the port. With over a thousand reviews it is one of the most reviewed hotels in Dumaguete, which reflects a consistent mid-budget operation rather than a premium experience.