Hotels in Negros Oriental

The province of Negros Oriental is located in the south-east of the island of Negros. Dumaguete City is the capital, where you will find plenty of Negros Oriental hotels. This seaside town has a quaint charm with heritage houses from the Spanish era throughout the city. Historical sites include the St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral which dates back to the 17th century, the Campanario de Dumaguete bell tower, which is believed to be the oldest structure in the Visayas and the Chinese Bell Church, a Taoist temple overlooking the water. Plan your visit during some of Dumaguete City’s lively festivals, such as the Buglasan Festival in October and the Sandurot Festival in November, to experience the local culture and stay in one of the great hotels in Negros Oriental. Set along the waterfront overlooking Dumaguete Bay, Rizal Boulevard is one of the most popular landmarks in the city and a beautiful place for an evening stroll. The Bricks Hotel offers boutique accommodation with a great location on Rizal Boulevard.

Haven't decided on a hotel in Negros Oriental yet? Dumaguete City has a wide range of restaurants and eateries where you can savour Filipino cuisine. The most famous pastries in the region are a layered cake made with cashews and French buttercream called Sans Rival and a frozen cookie version of this cake called Silvanas. Start your day with breakfast at a traditional painitan stall in the Dumaguete City public market and order the traditional budbud kabog, which is made with millet and coconut milk and wrapped in a banana leaf. Fresh fish and seafood are abundant in Dumaguete City, and visitors will find plenty of affordable seafood restaurants. In the evenings, the street food stalls along Rizal Boulevard offer a wide range of options including grilled fish, tempura and seafood. Another speciality in Dumaguete is chicken inato. Jo’s Chicken Inato is a popular restaurant where you can try this succulent grilled local chicken, only a short walk from Hotel Essencia. The suckling pig at the weekly Malatapay market in Zamboanguita is also a local favourite.

Dumaguete City is a great base for your travels in the Philippines, with a wide range of cheap hotels in Negros Oriental. From here, you can visit some of the beautiful natural attractions in the island, including the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park and the Niludhan Falls. Active travellers can hike to Puncak Tanawan or visit the Talabong Mangrove Park. The main way to get around the island is by Ceres bus. One of the most popular destinations in Negros Oriental is Apo Island, which has a beautiful marine reserve where visitors can go snorkelling and swimming with sea turtles. Apo Island is a short boat ride from the town of Zamboanguita. The Lavanya Beach And Dive Resort in Zamboanguita is an excellent option if you are planning to visit Apo Island. Book hotels in Negros Oriental online to get the best deals.

A good deal for a hotel in Negros Oriental is typically any price under $81, which is the average nightly rate in Negros Oriental. This rate will typically be harder to find in Dumaguete City, where hotels prices are generally higher. Dumaguete City has some of the lowest hotel prices of any Negros Oriental destination, and good deals may be easier to find there.

Judging by user ratings, the best hotels in Negros Oriental are: Mike's Dauin Dive Resort in Dauin (rated 9.3), and Unwnd Boutique Hotel Dumaguete in Dumaguete City (rated 9.2)Vida Homes Condo Resort in Dumaguete City (rated 9.2)

Hotel Essencia is the most popular hotel in Negros Oriental, with 11% of all users who searched for hotels in Negros Oriental choosing to stay at Hotel Essencia in the past 12 months. This hotel has a 8.2/10 rating from 1,299 reviews.

For a double room in Negros Oriental during the month of April, you can expect rates to be around $35 per night on average. The cheapest double room in Negros Oriental in April was $15 per night in the city of Dumaguete City.

Dumaguete City currently offers the lowest nightly rates of any city in Negros Oriental at just $10; a price that is 89% lower than the average rate per night in Negros Oriental.

As of April 2025, there are 502 operators available to choose from for hotels in Negros Oriental.

Prices for hotels in Negros Oriental refresh daily.

Below are the 11 user recommended hotels in the area of Negros Oriental that is closest to Robinsons Place Dumaguete. The average price near Robinsons Place Dumaguete is $24/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Robinsons Place Dumaguete are typically 41% less expensive than the average hotel in Negros Oriental, which is $41.

Those looking for a hotel near Silliman University should expect to pay $28/night for area hotels. Below are the 11 best hotel options in the area. Hotels near Silliman University are typically 31% less expensive than the average hotel in Negros Oriental, which is $41.