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Biwako Hotel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 4 restaurants and a rooftop terrace

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Balcony view
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Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 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) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Superior Floor Natura Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room(40㎡)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room(33㎡)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Floor Lumina Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Luxury Twin Room Vista With Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Luxury Twin Room Aqua With Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2-40 Hama-Machi, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0041

What's nearby

  • Otsu Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Biwa Canal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mii-dera - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Mount Hiei - 22 min drive - 7.3 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Lake Biwa Canal
Located close to Otsu Port and Biwako Flower Fountain, Biwako Hotel provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Japanese cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and bike rentals
  • Hot springs on site, an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 175 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,500 to 5,500 for adults and JPY 1,750 to 2,750 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • HOSHI
  • OHMI
  • The Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Hot springs
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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
1 child per adult, 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3500 to 5500 for adults, and JPY 1750 to 2750 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 a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in

Property is also known as

Biwako Hotel
Biwako Hotel Otsu
Biwako Otsu
Biwako
Biwako Hotel Otsu
Biwako Hotel Hotel
Biwako Hotel Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Does Biwako Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Is Biwako Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Biwako Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Biwako Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Biwako Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Biwako Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Otsu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Otsu Port, Biwako Flower Fountain, and Lake Biwa Canal. Mii-dera and Omi Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 km). Biwako-Hamaotsu Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kamisakaemachi Station is 15 minutes.

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Biwako Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 582 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

Beautiful hotel and staff with great food options
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice place to stay Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

A wonderful break from sightseeing and a good home base to venture in Kyoto and Osaka
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Helpful English speaking staffs! Well maintained facilities and building!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Love this hotel on Lake Biwa - lovely rooms with beautiful lake view. Nice onsen and good breakfast 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Hotel upgraded our room so the view was great! Only thing I was disappointed was Onsen. I was expecting a bigger hot tub and better Biwako view from Onsen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good environment. See view is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Excellent shuttle bus transportation to and from the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10

Normal hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

Lake view room worth it huge room . And the hotel onsen has a great view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

The carpet is dusty. Toilet has smell. The air ventilation is ni good. The room view is good. Breakfast is average. The eggs are watery. It should be cooked more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice view Comfortable room Service at lounge ok Food at dinner buffet not ok A walk near the lake a nice experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

It’s really happy to stay here. I believe all rooms are facing Biwako. Very good view, it’s our first priority option here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

Shuttle service available to and from Otsu station. Spacious room and great public bath.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

The renovation was good enough, the staffs were very nice, the room had a nice view, and the Onsen was super clean and efficient. But I wonder what happened to the porter service. When we checked out, I could not find anyone helped our luggages.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10

部屋の中の掃除が行き届かず埃が溜まっている箇所があった。チェックアウト時にカードキー一枚紛失にペナルティ千円｡チェックインの時には何も言われなかったのに。杓子定規のフロントの対応に一日気分が悪かった。残念ながら一流ホテルではない。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

朝食の
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

景色も良くゆっくりできました。 お部屋も快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

湖景很美 交通方便 近京都 溫泉有湖景
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10

部屋の空調設備から異音がしたため、何度も目が覚めた
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025