With a stay at View Lodge Biwa in Otsu, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Biwako Valley Ski Resort. .This beach hotel is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 16.1 mi (26 km) from Kawaramachi Street.
What's nearby
Lake Biwa Bridge - 3 min drive
Sagawa Art Museum - 5 min drive
Ogoto Onsen - 6 min drive
Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 11 min drive
Biwako Valley - 15 min drive
Getting around
Ogotoonsen station - 15 min drive
Itami Airport (ITM) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
マクドナルド - 12 min walk
与七 - 15 min walk
すき家 - 12 min walk
タピックス 堅田店 - 11 min walk
BREZZA - 17 min walk
About this property
View Lodge Biwa
Beach location and spa tub
View Lodge Biwa offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub and complimentary bicycles.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Things to do
Free bike hire
Spa services
A hot tub
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Business services
A meeting room
Outdoors
Terrace
Spa
Indoor public bath (no minerals)
More
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Heating
Bathroom
Electronic bidet
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
More
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 1 can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Luggage storage must be requested in advance of arrival.
We should mention
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
VIEW LODGE BIWA Otsu
VIEW BIWA Otsu
VIEW BIWA
VIEW LODGE BIWA Otsu
VIEW LODGE BIWA Hotel
VIEW LODGE BIWA Hotel Otsu
View Lodge Biwa Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 26 reviews" "
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kin Hei Steve
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
We loved our stay at View Lodge! The owner was so kind and welcoming - she offered us local recommendations and helped us with everything we needed. The site has free bikes to use and kayaks or ping pong available for rent. We ate breakfast at the restaurant - it was affordable and delicious. Very traditional Japanese foods and preparation. The owners make all the food themselves! The onsen and rooms were very clean and comfortable. Great views of the lake from our room! There was mens/women’s bathrooms on each floor (not in the room) but this is typical for most traditional Japanese hotels. We hope to go back someday! We had a relaxing, lovely stay and enjoyed getting to know the owner and her family and explore the Lake Biwa area.
View Lodge Biwa is a really nice accommodation right on the lake shore at Manohama beach. Nice and quiet hotel with Japanese and western style rooms. The place is run by Chiaki (who is fluent in English) and her husband, who are excellent hosts.