Near the whale sharks swimming excursion. Take a 20 min ferry ride to the island. It is very much…read morelike a white lotus resort if you watch that show. Stayed in the Tukki villa. Beautiful view of the ocean, private swimming pool, nice bathroom and accommodations. Slippers and bathrobe. Soap was citronella scented to help keep bugs away. Shampoo and conditioner. Bring your own lotion, they didn't provide that in room. The resort has infiniti pool, hot tub, snorkeling in the ocean. They provide snorkel and life jacket, fins are an extra cost. In the Lagoon, there is kayaking, fishing (catch and release with bamboo poles) in the pond. Small fish, they will give you bread to bait the hooks. Service was exceptional! Very memorable occasion. It was beautiful in so many ways.

One of many beautiful islands of the Philippines; this one is Cebu. The ride from the main city is…read morea few hours away but you get to see Cebu and what it offers. It almost reminds me of Hawaii. It's best to have an agent book this activity or resort stay for you. When you come to this meet up place, you lounge around by the beach, they give you free iced tea and watch a video introduction before taking a 30 min boat to the island. The boat ride can be choppy and I would sit in the back of the boat so you won't be spattered with water. There is an entrance fee to do some activities on Sumilon Island or stay a few nIghts in this small island. It's great for relaxation to just swim in the clear blue water, kayaking, paddle boating, snorkeling, trekking or swimming in their small pool. There restaurant buffet is pretty good with all the exotic foods from the Philippines and some others. The staff from the boat to the people on the island were helpful, friendly and very accommodating. I would totally recommend to visit the Sumilon island. [7/100]

This is my probably my fourth or fifth stay with Grand Pensionne Plaza and I'm very happy to say…read moreit's as good as I remembered. I opted for a family room at php1100.00 and I was super surprised that the room was HUGE! It had a ref, a queen-sized, and twin-sized bed, and a huge bathroom! I love that the a/c is strong and that the room has a 32-inch wall-mounted TV. The bedsheets smell freshly laundried and the pillows are soft and sufficiently plump. The frontdesk people are polite and they really go out of their way to help you feel right at home. The hotel is also conveniently located near downtown and a short walk away from banks and restaurants. Wifi is strong too! I'd definitely recommend this hotel to travellers who want to have a good night's sleep on a budget. Thank you Grand Pensionne Plaza Hotel for another awesome stay. :).

Overall, this place has a beautiful views, is nicely located near the whale shark tours and has…read morepretty tasty food. The only downside is the cleanliness and quality of the room, but you pay more for the experience and the location. Room ( we stayed in one of the tiny bungalow shack looking rooms ) // 2/5 stars // For one person this experience may be nicer but I shared this room amongst a few other friends. Wasn't as clean as you would expect...so have very low expectations. There was NO hot water, and our shower sprayed literally everywhere. Lots of spiders, ants, and mosquitos, so be ready with that slipper and bug spray! Service // 5/5 // very friendly from my experience. I have family that speaks Tagalog so that's a plus. View // 5/5 // AMAZING views! They have a pool and a front desk where you can purchase goodies and snacks. Food // 5/5 // i got their Filipino breakfast which consisted of longanisa, sunny egg, and garlic rice. It was delish!

Hard to give this place a one star or less. You get what you pay for. Don't expect to pay $15 a…read morenight and expect a five-star resort. If you want better accommodations pay for better accommodations. Don't blame the establishment because of your cheap self

Walked across the street from the New Village There were…read moreseveral guests for dinner and live music for entertainment. Very accommodating and welcoming staff Bartender Mick created the best Calamansi Margarita! I had 4 of them. Cheers! My server Sella was fabulous. She danced with me at the beautifully decorated gazebo

From the owner: Our business specializes in providing great service to our guests. We treat them like kings and…read morequeens. We may be a small accommodation but our service is extraordinary.

If you're booking Bethel Guest House only for the cheap price and central location in Dumaguete, it…read moremay serve its purpose. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it. While I know some guests enjoy the water-facing rooms, ours unfortunately faced another room's window, so we kept the curtains closed the entire stay. This made the room feel dark and uncomfortable. The room was extremely outdated and very cramped, especially with two twin beds--there was barely any space to move around. The overall atmosphere felt unsettling, almost as if the building had been converted from a hospital, giving it a creepy vibe. The bathroom was especially disappointing: -Black mold on the ceiling -Worn-down mirror and shower that felt more like a rundown hostel -The only positive was the complimentary shower shoes, which were very much needed The bedding was also an issue since the sheets felt itchy, and I refused to use the blanket. The air in both the room and lobby felt stuffy and old, and I found myself coughing throughout the night. I've heard the food is good and that there's a rooftop area, but after the overall experience, I had no interest in exploring further. Thankfully, we only stayed one night. Bottom line: This property is marketed higher than it should be and realistically feels like a 1-star hotel. It may work if you're only looking for a budget stay in a prime location, but if cleanliness, comfort, or atmosphere matter to you, I'd strongly suggest looking elsewhere.

Broken Toilet, Broken Hot Water heater for Shower, Broken Elevator which is the ONLY one for Hotel…read moreso 5th Floor exercise whether you desired or not. Food In Restaurant was inedible. This may have been the grand restaurant of Dumaguete 40 years ago, but its now in desperate need of new ownership, remodeling, and upgrades in every area.

Second hotel, second time the water in the shower wasn't hot enough. But it's still five stars for…read moreus because this hotel is located right along the water, great A/C, American TV channels are available! Very responsive to our questions, concerns, and all requests. Love that breakfast is included with the room

I stayed there for a week in May 2023. The service was great. The room was awesome and I had a…read moregreat view of the ocean. There is a restaurant on the first floor and the food was very good. The free breakfast was excellent. It is located right on the ocean and in a great area to see the sights in Dumaguete.

Optimum Pension House is one of Dumaguete's newer hotels…read more Getting to the address can be a struggle as it's a fee distance away from the main highway. Thankfully, most trike drivers are familiar with its location so you probably won't get lost trying to find it. As you enter the hotel, you'll notice that the reception area is kinda dark. The area behind the reception desk is also a bit messy. Don't let that bother you because the rooms are really new. Room rates range between php650 (single occupancy without water heater) to php980 (double occupancy with water heater). Family rooms are about php1100-1400. We got room 106 which is located at the ground floor. The room is small but looks and smells clean. The bed is soft but not that soft that you'll sink to the middle once you sleep on it. The pillows, mattress, and the blanket all smell fresh. No stains and other icky remnants can be found on the bed on and the sheets. There's a work desk so you can do whatever is is you need to work on of the office but note that there are only two power sockets. The first one is for the TV and the other one is free. You might want to bring an extension cord with you so you can charge multiple gadgets. There are bath soaps and shampoo provided but that's that. You need to bring with you other toiletries as those are the only ones provided. The bathroom area is a bit small too but there are two showerheads. During our stay, the portable showerhead was a hit and miss - at times it works, other times it doesn't. Also remember to request for rooms with hot shower as not all rooms have it. Optimum Pension House is a good place to stay when on a budget. Dumaguete is a great city and you're better off spending your cash on the food and the experience anyway. Save cash for shopping by staying in this hotel.