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Biwako Hotel

4.0 out of 5.0
2-40 Hama-Machi, Otsu, Shiga-ken 1800 781 504
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Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)
40 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)
33 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm)
29.9 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Luxury Twin Room AQUA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Premium Luxury Twin Room VISTA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking
42 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)
33 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)
40 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Lakefront hotel with 4 restaurants and bars

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Biwako Hotel

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

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 175
  • Number of floors - 12
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free train station pickup
  • Year Built – 1998
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Free self parking
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Number of beds 2
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Bed sheets not available
  • Thin carpet in room

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hot springs on site

Spa Services

  • Yukata (Japanese robe)
  • Tattoo restrictions disclaimer

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Car not required

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Contactless check-in is not available

Contactless check-out is not available

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.

Hotel Names

  • Biwako Hotel
  • Biwako Hotel Otsu
  • Biwako Otsu
  • Biwako
  • Biwako Hotel Otsu
  • Biwako Hotel Hotel
  • Biwako Hotel Hotel Otsu

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to August.

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

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