Gohotels.ph invitation: Explore Dumaguete City

MANILA, Philippines - Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental has a charm that’s distinctly its own. Unlike other destinations in the country, its unspoiled terrains, inviting diving spots, and general sense of beauty invoke the appreciation for nature of both visitors and locals.

This natural charm has made Dumaguete a place for the arts — luring artists and poets alike to explore and find their muse in the seemingly virgin island. Its raw beauty cloaks the destination with a certain mystique, and people are truly more than willing to unravel its mysteries.

Dumaguete is also considered a university city, as it is the home of the Visayas’ top institution — Silliman University.

Waiting to be explored

But more than these, Dumaguete is truly a beautiful part of the country that people should take time to explore. Its nature trail includes some of the best marine sanctuaries such as the diving spot of Apo Island, and the dolphin and whale sanctuary of Bais Bay.  

Apo Island is one of the world’s famous community-organized marine sanctuaries, and is home to over 650 species of fish and over 400 species of corals. This is considered one of the best diving spots in the Philippines. The drop-off point to Apo Island is around an hour ride from the city.

A cruise along Bais Bay, on the other hand, will create opportunities for tourists to see the natural habitat of several whale and dolphin species. The boat trip also usually includes a stop on Manjuyod White Sand Bar where the boat temporarily docks, and where one can sunbathe, snorkel, and enjoy Dumaguete’s delectable dishes. The destination is 45 minutes away from the city.

Inland waters such as the Casaroro Falls in Valencia can also be explored. After a two-hour hike in the forest, one can enjoy a cool dip in the pool. Casaroro Falls’ jump-off point is only 35 minutes away from the city via van or bus.

Your place in Dumaguete

Traveling to Dumaguete is now an exciting and comfortable experience as Robinsons Land Corp. recently opened the doors to gohotels.ph Dumaguete.

Located within the Robinsons Place Dumaguete complex, the gohotels.ph Dumaguete branch allows visitors the best of two worlds — the charm of the city where it is located, and the modern convenience of a budget hotel.

Gohotels.ph Dumaguete is a value-for-money budget hotel which also follows the same “early booking, lower rates” set-up which made its Manila counterpart famous among constant travelers.

This RLC chain’s variable pricing scheme is truly a first in the hotel industry, and was inspired by the set-up commonly practiced by airlines, which rewards lowest available rates to the traveler with the quickest click.

The only thing one has to do is log on to wwwgohotels.ph for the best price — just remember that the earlier you book, the lower the rates you get without sacrificing essential hotel service quality.

Gohotels.ph Dumaguete is the real deal for a budget hotel, currently offering inviting rates that start from P388 to P1,888.

Brand of service

And since this tourist hub carries the gohotels.ph brand, visitors are also given assurance of the chain’s eight smart, unique features. First is the availability of Windsor beds that have 100 percent cotton sheets and comfy duvet and pillows that assure every guest of first-class slumber all throughout their stay.

The modern bathrooms also add comfort to every Juan with hot and cold showers, its sleek fixtures and complimentary toiletry kits. Accessing the Internet won’t be a problem — every room has Wi-Fi access. Also, there are the LCD cable TVs in the rooms and lounge areas. Safety boxes are also available for the safekeeping of every guest’s valuables.

Gohotels.ph Dumaguete is also within easy access to key areas like the airport, which is 20 minutes away from the hotel, the seaport (10-15 minutes away), and the bus terminal, which is five minutes away. This makes Dumaguete a great jump-off point for other destinations such as Cebu and Siquijor.

The hotel has also partnered with local travel agency Maganda Travel and Tours for different travel options of the province’s top tourist spots. Hiring a van is easy via Cartronix, which holds office in the gohotels.ph Dumaguete lobby.

For inquiries, contact gohotels.ph Dumaguete at 0932-8467806 or log on to www.gohotels.ph.