Biwako Hotel | Hotel in Otsu

| 8.8 (874 Reviews) |  8 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Otsu Hotel | Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu

Offering an outdoor pool, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and 6 restaurants and bars, Biwako Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu Train Station. Free pick-up shuttles are provided from JR Otsu Station, a 5-minute ride away. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV and a spacious private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Yukata robes and a desk are also available in each. At Hotel Biwako, guests can relax in the sauna, use the luggage storage service or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. A concierge service, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are also available on site. A bar and a wide variety of restaurants offering Italian and Japanese cuisines can be found on site. During the summer months, a rooftop barbecue restaurant with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa is also available. Kyoto Station is just a 15-minute train and bus ride from the hotel, while Otsu Port is just a 3-minute walk away. Ishiyama-dera Temple can be accessed within a 20-minute drive, while Mii-dera Temple is a 12-minute walk away.

Biwako Hotel is located in Otsu.

This 168 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 874 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Otsu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 168 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Otsu. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Biwako Hotel in Otsu is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Biwako Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Hot spring bath
  • Sauna
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Concierge
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool
  • Pool with view
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Children aged 0-6 years can stay free of charge, children can stay in the room for an additional fee of 2,200 jpy even if they do not require an extra bed, up to the same number as the adults staying in the room, guests who require children's cots must make a reservation in advance. a limited number of cots are available, and availability is not guaranteed. contact details can be found on the booking confirmation, children staying in existing beds who want to eat breakfast must make a reservation in advance. fees apply. contact details can be found on the booking confirmation, guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests, swimming pool: closed from mon, mar 23, 2026 until tue, jun 30, 2026, swimming pool: closed from thu, oct 1, 2026 until wed, jun 30, 2027

License number: 滋賀県指令大保第914号

Reviews

Value for money:
8.16
Location:
9.29
Staff:
9.02
Facilities:
8.82
Comfort:
9.17
Cleanliness:
9.12
Liz
May 20, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: What an amazing hotel right on the edge of Lake Biwa with stunning views over the lake from our room. The room was large and very clean. The bathroom was gorgeous and we also had a comfortable seating area. All staff were welcoming, polite and helpful. There is also a station shuttle bus that we used and the driver was friendly. Just outside Kyoto with great train links and only 40 mins from Osaka. Highly recommend this hotel and will definitely stay again.
Negative: N/a
Summary: Brilliant hotel
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Premiere Luxury Twin Room (Children 7 years and older only) - Non-Smoking with View Bath with Lounge Access
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 66 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Bathtub, Slippers, Toilet, Bathrobe, Shared bathroom, Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Heating

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Twin Room - Non-Smoking (40㎡)
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Bathtub, Slippers, Toilet, Private bathroom, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Heating

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Twin Room - Non-Smoking (33㎡)
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 33 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Bathtub, Slippers, Toilet, Private bathroom, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Heating

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Double Room - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Bathtub, Slippers, Toilet, Private bathroom, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Heating

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking (40㎡)
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Bathtub, Slippers, Toilet, Private bathroom, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Heating

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking (33㎡)
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 33 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking (33㎡)

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Bathtub, Slippers, Toilet, Private bathroom, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Heating

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Premiere Luxury Twin Room - Non-Smoking with Lounge Access
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Premiere Luxury Twin Room - Non-Smoking with Lounge Access

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Bathtub, Slippers, Toilet, Bathrobe, Shared bathroom, Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Heating

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Premiere Luxury Twin Room (Children 7 years and older only) - Non-Smoking with Lounge Access
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 42 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Premiere Luxury Twin Room (Children 7 years and older only) - Non-Smoking with Lounge Access

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Bathtub, Slippers, Toilet, Bathrobe, Shared bathroom, Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Heating

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this Biwako Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Biwako Hotel?

Check-in time for Biwako Hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Biwako Hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Biwako Hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Biwako Hotel?

Best-rates for the Biwako Hotel starts from $138 per night with includes Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Internet, Parking, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Guest Services, Hot Tub, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Business Services, Bar, Designated Smoking Area, View, Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Laundry, Pool, EV Charge Station with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Biwako Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Biwako Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Biwako Hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Biwako Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Biwako Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Biwako Hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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