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Biwako Hotel

4.0 star property
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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Hot springs
Exterior
Public bath

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2-40 Hama-Machi, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0041
  • Otsu Port
    5 min walk
  • Lake Biwa Canal
    9 min walk
  • Biwako Hall
    11 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    52 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Premium Luxury Twin Room VISTA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Luxury Twin Room VISTA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Luxury Twin Room AQUA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Luxury Twin Room AQUA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)

  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)

Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)

Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)

Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)

Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)

Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)

  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm)

Deluxe Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm)

Deluxe Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm)

  • 29.9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Otsu

With a stay at Biwako Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Otsu, within a 10-minute walk of Otsu Port and Biwako Flower Fountain. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Biwa Canal and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mii-dera.

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Canal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Biwako Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mii-dera - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Mount Hiei - 17 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 7 min walk
  • Keihan Yamashina - 7 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ロッテリア 浜大津アーカス店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪日本料理 おおみ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪モダン・ミール - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪madocafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪近江牛専門店近江かど萬 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Biwako Hotel

Lakefront hotel with 4 restaurants and bars
Biwako Hotel offers 175 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe). This service features separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including hot springs, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Biwako Hotel has 4 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Garden - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.
OHMI - This steakhouse specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
HOSHI - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Bar Bellago - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return train station shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: JPY 3200 for adults and JPY 1600 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden
  • OHMI
  • HOSHI
  • Bar Bellago

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Hot springs
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 3 years and younger whose stay is included
Disposable personal items (toothbrush, razor, hair brush) are available on request in the lobby.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3200 for adults and JPY 1600 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to August
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

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Biwako Hotel Otsu
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Biwako Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 550 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin, Edithvale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with very attentive staff, although the dining options were quite expensive. Some vegan options would have been perfect! Beautiful views of Lake Biwa from our room, and loved the hotel shuttle bus to and from Otsu station. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryozo, Kakamigahra-shi

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a view of Lake Biwa. It was a beautiful. And the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lake view unobstructed
Lake view room worth it huge room . And the hotel onsen has a great view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gafyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very clean and safe, beautiful views. Excellent food. Would have stayed longer if our schedule allowed 5⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Excellent shuttle bus transportation to and from the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eriko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle service available to and from Otsu station. Spacious room and great public bath.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location with beautiful lake view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pei Chung

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Machiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lake view room
Liked the amazing lake view. It´s been a wonderful experience. I highly recomend to choose a lake view room!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Most of the hotel services are suspended. No shuttle bus, no luggage delivery, no pool, most of the restaurants and bar at the hotel are closed... Room and view beautiful but not worth the price when there is zero service. Staff was not terribly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely best breakfast of my life! The range of choice was insane! It was my first Japanese breakfast :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view of the lake and Japanese style bath on 4th floor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

YAOCHAO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aylwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Supanee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent! Clean, quiet, good services, good onzen, wonderful lake view!:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019