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Biwako Hotel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 4 restaurants and bars/lounges
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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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

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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 29.9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Floor Natura Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room(40㎡)

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

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room(40㎡)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room(33㎡)

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

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room(33㎡)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Floor Lumina Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Luxury Floor Vista 42 Sqm Twin Non-Smoking[Premium][Twin Room][Non-Smoking][Lake View]

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

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
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 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 Otsu Port
Located close to Biwako Flower Fountain and Lake Biwa Canal, Biwako Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Japanese cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and bike hire
  • Hot springs on-site, a banquet hall and luggage storage
Room features
All 175 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 3,200 for adults and JPY 1,600 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Bellago
  • HOSHI
  • OHMI
  • The Garden

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
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
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.
Cots (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: from approximately JPY 3200 for adults and from 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 transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

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 to 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?

Checkout 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.

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

Basil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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