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About this property

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 en suite 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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2 large double beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The view of the lake from the room was stunning. Lovely large bed and room. Kettle and fridge in room. Walked outside hotel and the promenade was in front, where you could get a boat cruise or walk for around an hour along water front. Shuttle bus...
Spiderlilly42
Germany Germany
Great very big room with top view on Lake Biwa. Very quiet. Good breakfast. Nice staff. Walkable to Otsu eki with shuttle bus. Parking free.
Sui
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Excellent location and helpful staff. Nice view to relax.
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful location , big room lots of space , very comfortable , doing spa , Italian restaurant
Cerny
Israel Israel
Excellent hotel, amazing lake Biwa view, large rooms, very good breakfast and a 20-30 minutes short walk plus train got me to Kyoto.
Beng
Singapore Singapore
We love the view from the room. So refreshing to have bed facing the lake rather than the tv. Huge and luxurious. Good that they have bicycle rental service and it is so convenient to explore. Even though it is a distant away from the station, the...
Catherine
Australia Australia
The view from the room was stunning and the room itself was large and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Michele
South Africa South Africa
The location was perfect and the room was exceptional . The staff were super helpful
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
Beautiful hotel on Lake Biwa. Our room was absolutely beautiful with an amazing view of the lake. The rooms are huge which was great after staying in hotel tiny rooms for 2 weeks! Beds and pillows were very comfortable! Lovely pool area although...
Wwei
Malaysia Malaysia
Absolutely satisfied with the hotel in terms of the location, the cleanliness, the comfort, the room view, the interior design, as well as their dinner and breakfast. Our rooms had a great view of Lake Biwa and we took a wonderful stroll along the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

6 restaurants on site
Restaurant “THE GARDEN”
  • Cuisine
    Japanese • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
Italian Dining ”Bel Lago”
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
Japanese Cuisine ”OHMI”
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
Tempura ”OHMI”
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
Teppanyaki ”OHMI”
  • Cuisine
    Steakhouse
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
BBQ ”Hoshi”
  • Cuisine
    Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.