At Hotel Esse Davao, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of SM City Davao. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.
Languages
English, Filipino
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PHP 500 per vehicle (one way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for PHP 600.0 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Esse Davao offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Esse Davao does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Esse Davao?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Esse Davao?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Esse Davao?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PHP 500 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Esse Davao?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Esse Davao?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Filipino (14-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Esse Davao?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Esse Davao like?
Hotel Esse Davao is in Poblacion District, a short 13-minute walk from People's Park and 15 minutes' walk from Ateneo de Davao University.
Hotel Esse Davao Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2020
Leaves Something To Be Desired
Stayed 3 nights in this newer boutique hotel on the smaller scale, which I usually prefer for the personalized experience, however, this hotel was somewhat lacking in this department. The staff was pleasant in a reserved kind of way. The room was very clean but the air-conditioning was inadequate even at the lowest setting. One corner of the hallway next to my room was piled deep with rollaway beds, presumably from the lack of storage space. The hot water in the shower would cut out intermittently so one second it's nice and hot then it would suddenly turn ice cold which was quite unpleasant. Did not get the chance to try the wifi or the restaurant.
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2019
My only complaint is the consistency with the staff on free breakfast. I had some telling me I could only have certain dishes while others said I could have what ever. Other then that, great hotel.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2019
It was pleasant experience. the staff were welcoming and the Hotel was up to standard
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Sep 2018
Hotel location is not popular with taxi drivers.
Dothy
Dothy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2018
Love it
Great service
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2018
Excellent
Great hotel
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2018
Excellent Hotel
Great location
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 May 2018
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Mar 2018
Nice small hotel
The hotel is ok . Its reasonably clean and being renovated at the time of our stay. The price we paid for the room was to much. There are better hotels for the same price. Rooms are small but OK. Staff are helpful and friendly. Location was not close to anything useful.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Feb 2018
This should be a 2. 5 star hotel not 3
This is just ok hotel. I was at the GO hotels lanang and that hotel was better and cheaper than Hotel Esse. I was going to extend my stay at Go but they were booked and this is why I ended up in Esse. The only bad experience had here was my longaniza (pork sausage filipino style) was raw inside on my last day.
Pros. Location close to eateries. Free breakfast. Wifi in room very fast.
Cons: no safety box. No refrigerator. Hot water hard to control.
Would i stay here again, probably not.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2018
Clean!!!
Was cleanest hotel.i stayed at newer facility friendly and helpful . Better then mandaya hotel
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 Nov 2017
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2017
IT A NICE BEAUTIFUL HOTEL
I recommend you to stay AT THIS HOTEL IT NICE CLEAN GOOD PRICE
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2015
Nice, comfortable stay at Hotel Esse
Hotel Esse is located at the center of Davao city. You can find a lot of good restaurants nearby. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. You can feel their sincerity in making sure that you have a comfortable stay at their hotel. Price is reasonable with free breakfast.
Ma. Lea
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Apr 2015
Back pains gained
Developed back pains lying on the bed overnite
Out of the Room service for breakfast is nice that I had to leave a tip. Ha3.
Staff is very accommodating and fast
Building is under construction(?); needs a lift ( elevator).
Wifi is slow ( just like the rest) but useful. Have patience.
Bathroom Sink doesn't drain well/ fast enough.
Overall, I would recommend the hotel to others( i know the hotel is continuously improving).
ron
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
28 Feb 2015
Not so bad for sleep and go...
Hotel doesn't have an elevator so it's not preferable to check in with senior citizens in this hotel. Their Resto/Café was under renovation. WiFi connection was bad.
The Hotel management should have put out a notice about their hotel being under renovation and their hotel don't have an elevator for senior citizen guest.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2014
new hotel
we enjoy our stY at esse hotel. service is great and the staff are very friendly.
I spent my first staying in Davao without feeling any stress.
I'm not familiar with there.
But I didn't have any trouble.
When I asked hotel crew what your favorite restaurant is around here, they printed out the map near there and told me.
And I could go to "People's Park" within 20min from there by walk.
But that place isn't noisy but quiet.
If I visited to Davao city, I would try to reserve this hotel again.