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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Cleanliness standards
Property entrance
Property amenity
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 900 per person)
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta, near Lake Biwa, offers a peaceful escape. Guests enjoy a satisfying breakfast and WiFi in each room. The property includes practical amenities like luggage storage and meeting facilities.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1-3-11, Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga, 520-2144

What's nearby

  • Ishiyamadera Temple - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 18 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 21 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Kyoto University - 23 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Seta Station - 2 min walk
  • Keihan Yamashina - 11 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大衆酒場 三本松 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪おととや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪うどん 虹や - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ミライザカ　瀬田駅前店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Hotel near Lake Biwa
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 94 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 800 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; JPY 900 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 900 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 800 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smile Hotel Seta
Smile Otsu Seta
Smile Seta
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Otsu
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Otsu Seta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Self parking is available for JPY 800 per night.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Otsu Seta located?

Situated in Otsu, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Aeon Mall Kusatsu and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lake Biwa. Ishiyamadera Temple is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Seta Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 247 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

yasuhiro

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
周りの食べ物が美味しく又泊まりたいです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

たかよし

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
たいへん過ごしやすかったです！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても快適に過ごせました！
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

CHIZURU

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
立地がよく、周りに飲食店も多いのが便利です。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

りゅういちろう

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
広くて安くて、ベットが快適です。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

カズオ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から近いこと、近くにコンビニ、飲食店が多いこと、宿泊料金が安いこと、部屋も綺麗こと等
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshiyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
シャワーの出力があり、とても気持ち良くお湯を浴びることができました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shigeru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
可もなく不可もなく普通のビジネスホテルです。ご時世からか宿泊料が2倍ほどに上がってます。京都市内よりはずっとましかなと思いますが。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
設備は古くて、入室した時にお掃除の仕方に気になる点も見られましたが、スタッフの方の対応はとても良く、駅近で便利良く、滞在期間中は快適に過ごせました。こちらに目当てのイベントがよくあるので、次回も利用できたらいいなと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ヨシユキ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
リラックス出来る部屋だった
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Masayoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
良かった
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Staff & service
a little older and run down but staff were lovely and had a good stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ナカツミドリ

Liked: Amenities
安い割にアメニティも揃っていて良かったです。快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiyoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
建物や設備はさすがに古さが見られますが、従業員の方の対応や朝食はとても良かったです。とにかく値段が手頃で朝食付だったので連泊しました。瀬田大津駅のすぐそばで近くに美味しいベーカリーもありレンタカー借りての大津旅行をお安く満喫できました。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

アキラ

Liked: Staff & service
毎回利用させてもらっています。 とても立地がよく、駅が近くで、近くにスーパーもあり、飲食店もありとても便利な場所です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ノブタカ

Disliked: Cleanliness
ホテル周辺の利便性が良い。 駐車場が少ない（事前に電話予約必要） ことが不便。 ホテル全体は普通に満足しました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

みずえ

ツインルームが広く、このお値段の中では大満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tetsuya

Liked: Staff & service
駅近くで便利
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKIRA

Liked: Staff & service
何度も利用させていただいてますが、本当に立地がよく、近くにコンビニ、スーパー等もあり、駅も近く、本当に便利な場所です。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Masumi

ベさ
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kouji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応が丁寧で部屋も清潔で気持ち良く宿泊できました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

GHAN SHYAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yumiko

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
駅が近かった。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

けいこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ツインルームを利用しましたが、セミダブルのベッドでとてもゆったりと、サータのマットレスでとても快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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