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Biwako Hotel

2-40 Hama-MachiSee map

RON 718.47per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 4 Nov

Top reasons for booking
Shuttle service
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Dining
Popular facilities
Hot spring
Rooftop terrace
Bar
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Free WiFi
4.5/5Fantastic 690 reviews
Reviews summary
Breathtaking lake views from spacious, spotless rooms. Excellent onsen and diverse breakfast. Convenient shuttle service and helpful staff ensure a relaxing and memorable stay.
Exploring the area
Biwako-Hamaotsu Station, 400m, About 7 mins from hotel by foot
Otsu Port Marina, 500m, About 8 mins from hotel by foot
Lake Biwa Canal, 1.1km, About 17 mins from hotel by foot
8
Luxury Floor Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)
2 beds

33.0 m²

25
Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)
2 beds

33.0 m²

Non-smoking

Lake view

38
Deluxe Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm)
1 double bed or bigger

29.9 m²

Lake view

16
Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)
2 beds

40.0 m²

Lake view

10
Luxury Floor Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)
2 beds

40.0 m²

Non-smoking

24
Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)
2 beds

40.0 m²

Lake view

12
Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)
2 beds

33.0 m²

Lake view

15
Superior Floor Natura Twin Room
2 beds

33-40 m²

35
Premium Luxury Twin Room AQUA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking
2 beds

Lake view

40
Premium Luxury Twin Room VISTA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking
2 beds

42.0 m²

Lake view

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Deluxe Large Twin Room
Bed type arranged at check-in

40 m²

3
Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room
2 beds

40 m²

Non-smoking

No pictures available yet
Deluxe
Bed type arranged at check-in

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Reviews

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4.5/5.0

Fantastic

690 reviews
Location
4.0
Services offered
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Atmosphere & facilities
4.5
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Breathtaking lake views from spacious, spotless rooms. Excellent onsen and diverse breakfast. Convenient shuttle service and helpful staff ensure a relaxing and memorable stay.
Location
Stunning lake views from every room. Convenient shuttle to Otsu station. Easy access to Kyoto and Osaka. Near tram line and cruise boat dock.
Services offered
Friendly, helpful multilingual staff. Shuttle service to and from Otsu station. Excellent onsen with lake views. Attentive service and great lounge access.
Cleanliness
Rooms and public bath consistently clean. High standards of hygiene. Newly renovated and spotless rooms. Well maintained facilities and building throughout.
Atmosphere & facilities
Relaxing atmosphere. Spacious rooms with modern design. Lake views from all rooms. Large communal bath, hot spring, cold bath, and sauna. Club Lounge access.
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With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Onsen
Pool
Shuttle service
Clean rooms
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
MARIKO SAGARA
Reviewed: 8 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with kids

It was clean and gorgeous room with beautiful lake view. Staff was very nice and the Onsen was very good. I would love to come back again.
vanessa
Reviewed: 23 Apr 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with friends

Large hotel with amazing views of the lake. However amenities a little dated. We felt the beds and the lounge area in our room could have been swapped around to get the best view when relaxing with a drink rather than while asleep. Excellent location despite a little long walk to the station ( realise there was a shuttle available but prefer to walk) Bathroom needs an upgrade.
Udo
Reviewed: 28 Nov 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner · For leisure

We had a very nice, large, twin bedroom facing Lake Biwa. The room had a couch seating area and was still large enough for us to comfortably keep to big suitcases open in the room and easily get around. Breakfast service was good, with a variety of Japanese and Western dishes available. We also used the Club Lounge in the afternoons for tea and in the evenings for drinks and canapés. The staff were excellent, very friendly and professional. The hotel provides shuttle bus service to & from Otsu station plus there is a local tram line within a 5 min walk. The Lake Biwa cruise boat dock is within easy walking distance.
Bronwyn
Reviewed: 15 Nov 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner

The room was spotless and had great views over the harbour. It was a pity there were no chairs to sit on the small balcony. Another chair in the room was needed. The hotel is close to train transport which is why we chose it. We dtayed 4 nights and ate once at the restaurant. The receprion staff were very kind to microwave supermarket meals we purchased.
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Reviewed: 24 Sep 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family · For leisure

Nice staff, good location with great view at reasonable price. Nice lake view public bath.
Vince
Reviewed: 5 Sep 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner · For leisure

It was a cruise ship experience. 10/10 Staff & Service. The view from their balcony was breathtaking. Definitely worth it
Jackson
Reviewed: 23 Aug 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay · For leisure

Absolutely delightful experience!
David
Reviewed: 3 Aug 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner · For business and leisure

Excellent, easy-to-get to hotel with wonderful lake view; very good place to stay and access Kyoto/Uji etc. The only slight criticism would be the swimming pool - access earlier in the day (from 7:00 am ? and maybe keeping it open later than 17:00) would be highly desirable !!
Misty
Reviewed: 11 Jun 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family · For leisure

Beautiful hotel and staff with great food options
Honcy
Reviewed: 25 Apr 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner · For leisure

Helpful English speaking staffs! Well maintained facilities and building!

Overview

Biwako Hotel

Rooms:175
Floors:12
Star rating:

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 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Biwa Canal and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mii-dera.

Description

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 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Biwa Canal and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mii-dera.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Biwako-Hamaotsu Station

Train stations
400m

Attractions

Otsu Port Marina

500m

Lake Biwa Canal

1.1km

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

1.1km

Miidera Parking Lot

1.3km

Mii-dera Parking Lot

1.3km

Onjo-ji (Mii-dera) Temple

1.5km

Otsu Painting Museum

1.5km

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

1.5km
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Hot spring
Rooftop terrace
Bar
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Free WiFi
General
Free parking
Electric car charging station
Gift shop
Elevator
Hair/beauty salon
Accessibility
Wedding services
Free train station pick-up
Free train station drop-off
Bicycle rentals
Garden
Vending machine
Business facilities
Meeting facilities
Banquet facilities
Reception services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge
Tourist info desk
Health & fitness
Kids swimming pool
Outdoor Swimming pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchairs available on site
Food & drink
Breakfast service (additional charge)
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00 - Before 00:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 0 or above

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.

Check-in descriptions

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Age
Fees
0-0 years old
Not included
Free

Up to 1 children aged 0 or below can share a bed with an adult for each room. If you're bringing additional children, please refer to the following. Detailed policy can be different depending on the hotel.

Extra bed policy

Extra beds are not allowed at this hotel

Additional fees may be charged when you accompany children or bring additional guests. Please contact the hotel directly for details.

Mandatory 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 12 years of age.

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

Other fees

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.

Food & drinks

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

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