⌛ New to Site..Hope to travel to Dumaguete..

Hello all,

I am new to this site and hope to gather as much help and advice as possible for a trip my boyfriend and I plan to take around the end of March for 2 weeks..We want to get the most out of the trip as this is a once in a lifetime one for us. Dave (my man) has a daughter who will be volunteering and will be posted with the UCCP Church in Tanjay for 5 months and leaves for there in 2 weeks. We would love to come visit while she is there to share in some of her experience.

We are both over 45 and were thinking our best bet would be to stay in Dumaguete???? but really know so little about the Philippines and that area of it. So I am here relying on help from others on this board for advice on where we would be best to stay and at a reasonable rate as we are both working class here in Canada so not wealthy. Also what we should do while there so we don't regret missing anything we may never get the chance to do, see, try and so on.

Also wondering what is a must have to bring home with us..

So I guess I am in dire need *laugh*

Thank you all in advance.

Marion

 

Welcome to D.I. Marion. Dumaguete should suit your needs as Tanjay for 2 weeks may be a little boring. Im sure you will recieve a lot of advice from members here. You have snorkling/diving/trekking/waterfalls/lakes/picnics/island hopping/sightseeing old churches/monuments/markets etc. Maybe 2 weeks will be too short weeks. You can stay up to 3 weeks without a visa. Wish you luck on your upcoming holiday

 

Thanks Biker Dave

Awesome news BD,

I wish we could do 3 weeks but I only am allowed 2 weeks off per year...

Sounds like we will have a ton to do and I hope all safely!

What type of bike do you have?

What do you do there in Dumaguete?

Marion

 

I have several bikes here but my favorite is my virago which unfortunately is still in peices being rechromed.Back home my bikes are a bit more exotic

 

Welcom Marion on this forum.
I think that Bikerdave is right saying that you will have ample time to see a lot of nice things around here in the only 2 weeks.
Yes, I know, you can't extend your stay with a week extra
From Tanjay you can easily visit Bais, Mabinay caves and the Twin Lakes.
But there are so many more options like Apo Island (snorkeling/diving), Siquijor, Casaroro falls (Valencia), Malatapay (Wednesday market), Dumaguete etc, etc..... and ....all the bars at the boulevard :D
HAVE A NICE TRIP.
But I don't see the problem with "Also wondering what is a must have to bring home with us" since you can decide whenever you're here.

 

It is too early yet to say "Welcome to Dumaguete" but visitors are always welcome to the city which is quite small, so there is no problem knowing your way around when you get here.

 

Awesome

Thanks so much for the welcome all!!!

Is there anything I can bring to people there that would be liked?

I love the info that is being offered for my visit and will happily look at what has been suggested as well.

What places to stay could be recommended?

Eats?

Shopping?

Thanks
Marion

 

Hi Marion!

I would recommend you Harold mansion for a place to stay. It's inside Dumaguete. This place is very cheap and design for back packers. They have free internet connection wifi. They have also computer for guest without laptops. Free breakfast and all day coffee or tea. Three kilometers away from the airport and 5 minutes away from the sea port. Very close to all good restaurants in Dumaguete.

The owner is really really nice.

For eating: Best Pizza in Italia. You can expect good recommendation of food in Casablanca. Really good food here. Why not - Le challet - if you prefer to see the boulevard while having your dinner. Persian Pallete for Persian food. They have Shawarma stand outside and it's really good and the price is 30 pesos.

I hope this information is helpful to you. Enjoy!

Fell free to ask me if you have questions.

Lai

 

Thanks again everyone

Lai,

Thanks for all that info. I will have to investigate the hotels.
What others can anyone recommend?
Will we want to rent a car? Or what would be the best way of travel for tourists and safeness?

Thanks
Marion

 

Hotels in Dumaguete and around Negros

Hi Marion.. welcome to our small community... wish you enjoy your vacation here... try to have a look for this few hotel list and more info about them.. enjoy

Hotel Palwa
Dr. V. Locsin Street, Dumaguete City,
Negros Oriental, Philippines
Telefax: (035) 442-8995, 226-2775, 422-9595
Mobile: (+63) 0917-7711-600, (+63) 0922-888-4371
Email: hotelpalwa@yahoo.com
website: www.hotelpalwa.com
Obdulia's Business Inn
A modern Hotel in the heart of Dumaguete City. A home with direct access to the city's commercial district with all modern facilities a traveller or businessman needs.
JFT Building, Perdices Cor. Colon & Pinili Street
Dumaguete City
Landline: (+63) 035-226 3291, 035-422 3607
Fax: (+63) 035-422 6449
Cell: 0915 - 839 5680
email: info@obduliasbizinn.com
web: www.obduliasbizinn.com

Harolds Mansion
Tourist Inn - Backpackers Hostel
Fan rooms starting at 300 peso, Aircon rooms at 495 peso.
Free Breakfast, coffee and tea all day, Internet access, safety deposit-box, airport pick-up
205 Hibbard Ave. (corner Hibbard-Lo-oc)
Dumaguete City
Landline: (+63) 035-225-8000,035-225-8001
cell: (+63) 0917-610 7005
Fax: (+63) 035-422-3477
email: haroldsmansion@yahoo.com
website: www.haroldsmansion.com
Casa Demonteverde
Claytown, Daro,
Dumaguete City
In front of Gimmick Resto Bar
Airconditioned rooms for rent w/ private toilet and bath, FREE parking area w/ security guard
accessible and located in a quiet residential area. Rooms starting from 375 Php, monthly rates available

landline: (035)226 2305
cell: (+63) 0927 2748 676
email: casa.demonteverde@yahoo.com
Florentina Homes - Apartment Hotel
Rovira Road, Bantayan, Dumaguete City,
Oriental Negros, Philippines
telephone number: +63-35 422-0827
email: florentinahomes@yahoo.com
website: www.florentinahomes.com
Wellbeach Resort
Mojon, 6218 Maluay
Negros Oriental / Philippines
Tel. 0063-(0)35-426 21 95
email: wellbeach@lycos.com
website: www.wellbeach.com
Hotel Nicanor
San Jose Street., Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental, Philippines 6200
Tel. Nos.
(035) 226-3330; 422-5114
421-0788; 421-0787
Mobile Nos.
+63922-889-4911;
+63917-631-2109
Email Add: hotelnicanor@yahoo.com
website: www.hotelnicanor.com

Kiwi Dive Resort
Sandugan Beach
Siquijor Island
Kiwi Dive Resort is a small, private resort offering diving, motorcycle hire and other activities. If one wants to escape the noise and requires total peace and quiet...try KIWI
Mobile: (+63) 0919 378 5741
Landline: (+63) 035 424 0534
Email: info@kiwidiveresort.com
website: kiwi dive resort siquijor

cheers,
rechel