Hotel Palwa Dumaguete

The staff were helpful, and the aircon was quiet and nice and cold. My toilet wasn't working properly when I checked in, but they moved me to another room.

The place was quiet, so I could rest well, and the staff were friendly. The aircon worked well and the room was tidy. I stayed seven nights, but only got three tissues the whole time. You also have to tell the front desk if you want your room cleaned, and visitors are handled quite strictly. The main issue for me was the hot shower: the temperature kept changing, so I wouldn't recommend it if you like a reliably hot shower. My stay was fine otherwise, but that's why I gave it three stars.

The location in the city center was good, and for the price it was still worth it. Just come prepared with what you need. There was no fridge or drinking water, and no toothpaste or shampoo, though those were for sale. We were given three small soaps, enough for about one shower per person, and there was no bathroom mat unless you asked for one. We stayed with our young kids in 2021. The receptionist kept asking for the children's IDs and our vaccination cards after I explained that we weren't vaccinated, had rapid test results required for travelers, and the kids didn't physically attend school so had no IDs. They did let us stay, but we felt very unwelcome.

A cheap, good-enough option right in the city center. Some rooms look out over the city, and the rooms are quiet enough for a pleasant night's sleep. The corridors and lounges between floors get warm and uncomfortable during the day.