Where to Stay When in General Santos City
Accommodations in Gensan
Planning a vacation trip to the Tuna Capital? Have you decided upon the one important detail as to where you’ll be staying? If not, I have some suggestions that you might want to check. Let me share with you some things to consider though before you proceed to my list. Price is typically the main determining factor in selecting a hotel however you also need to consider other items depending on the nature or purpose of the trip and who you’re with. Things to consider in selecting your hotel include location, parking, extra fees, the rating or the number of stars, onsite facilities, complimentary breakfast, family-friendliness, pet-friendliness, reliability versus local flavor, and of course review just to get a feel for what you can expect.
So on with the list in no particular order:
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Greenleaf Hotel
Address: San Miguel St., Corner J. Catolico Ave.,, 9500 General Santos 9500
Phone: (+63 83) 552-1111
Email: [email protected]
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A Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2015 Awardee, the 4-star Greenleaf Hotel Gensan offers its guests Western comfort and Filipino hospitality. A non-smoking property but has designated smoking areas. Very close to SM, Veranza Mall and KCC Mall. A Very good location with the General Santos International Airport within a 30-minute drive away. Offer several activities like evening entertainment, night club/DJ, Karaoke, Massage, Spa, Fitness Center and sauna. Guests can enjoy a spread of delectable cuisines at the 3 in-house restaurants – Tea Leaf, Mint Café and Zanzibar. Meals can also be ordered and served in the privacy of guests’ rooms.
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Hotel San Marco
Address: JP Laurel East Avenue, General Santos City 9500
Phone: (+63 83) 301-1818Email: [email protected]
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Listed as one of the leading boutique hotels in the city, new and Italian-inspired, one can surely expect international standards of both products and services. It is strategically located near the SM Gensan and other establishments, easy trike rides outside and a very helpful security staff making it easy and safe to go out anytime. You may also experience Italian dining at the Café Verona and the hotel offers free breakfast too that I think is very uncommon in other hotels in the city.
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Suncity Suites
Address: SunCity Complex, National Highway, General Santos City 9500
Phone: (63 38) 552-3333
Email: [email protected]
Suncity Suites
You need not go far away if you need something outside your room. The place provides convenience and quality service. Dining, entertainment and commercial establishments are available at the SunCity Complex. Good for leisure and business trips since it can also accommodate functions and banquets with the largest ballroom to accommodate 250 pax in theatre style. It is located near a gold course and health care centers.
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Columbus Plaza Hotel
Address: Champaca Corner Osmeña Sts., General Santos City
Phone: (63 83) 552-7990
Email: [email protected] 
This is one of the newest in the city and is very elegant. If you consider comfort number one in your list in searching for a place to stay, then the Columbus Plaza hotel should cater to that need. It has 29-non-smoking guestrooms to provide you complete comfort and amenities life wifi, air-conditioning, hot and cold shower, electric door lock, cable tv and wake-up service.
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Family Country Hotel and Convention Center
Address: Mateo Road, General Santos City
Phone: (+63 83) 552-8895 
One of the more established hotels in the city, guests are assured of a peaceful stay since its hidden from the main highway yet still provides the easy access to the heart of the city. Great for conventions and seminars for as big as 1000 pax! It has a pool too for relaxation and surely adds fun time for the family.
In your next visit to the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, you may want to consider booking in this hotels for a pleasant stay. You may also want to check out travel itineraries for Gensan here, and if you want to invest in General Santos City you may check it also here.
