A low nightly rate looks like an easy win, but the room is only one part of your daily cost.
Before booking, mark the hotel against your main plans
Before booking, mark the hotel against your main plans: downtown Dumaguete, Rizal Boulevard, the port, Valencia, Dauin, or a southern departure point.
Staying near the city center may reduce paid rides, while Dauin may be a better base when diving, snorkeling, or a quieter coast is the priority.
Add expected transport, breakfast, luggage transfers, and early-morning logistics before deciding.