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. :).

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 The room was extremely outdated and very cramped, especially with two twin beds--there was barely any space to move around.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.

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.

Front desk staff was welcoming and the included breakfast buffet was decent- that is the only…read morereason I gave this place 1 star. With that being said, I don't think I need to explain any further after saying I was pestered w bed bug bites during my stay. Find another place, unless you enjoy red itchy welts all over your body during your vacation. And possible i fest and carry them back home with you.

This hotel doesn't give refund for the recent outbreak even if the airlines can't fly here. This…read moreplace sucks! Bad business policy's STAY AWAY!

Harold's Hostel is a great affordable option with a very convenient location. It's close to the…read moreports and airport, and within walking distance to the university and downtown. Clean, practical, and easy to get around from--perfect for budget travelers.

Harold's Mansion is one of the older accommodations in Dumaguete city and is widely popular with…read moreboth local and international tourists due to it's affordable rates, cheerful environment and in house arranged adventures (dives, snorkeling, and treks). The place is currently undergoing facelifts in their bathrooms and caters to all sorts of people, from backpackers, to volunteers and adrenaline junkies, offering dorm style accommodations, single, and twin/double rooms.

Booked 2 rooms in this hotel for our family's trip based on reviews. The facade appeared clean and…read morewell-maintained. It's location is strategic ... just across the public market, near the cathedral and the belfry. One can easily go out and hail a tricycle for a little more distant destination. The lobby was clean and neat. There's adequate seating for other guests when one is checking in. The rooms appeared adequate for 2 guests. The bathroom was a little tight but manageable. I'm not much with room amenities as long as the bed is comfortable, the bathroom is clean and the airconditioning is working. Unfortunately, one of the rooms didn't have a bathroom door. It appeared like the door got broken and management didn't even consider fixing it. They just hang a curtain the served as a door. The airconditioning was not cooling the room enough. The reception desk was very accommodating. She had us look at different available rooms, but it seems like all the airconditioners were not as powerful to adequately cool a room. It's not all because the room where my parents were was comfortable. I guess it's just our luck. So based on this I should be rating it 2-1/2. But the staff were so accommodating, from the reception to the dining area to housekeeping (EXCEPT for one who said they didn't have plastic utensils when we requested for one, but eventually found out they did as we were given one by another staff). I would say it's value for your money. But it could definitely improve.