Biwako Hotel
520-0041 Shiga, Otsu, Hamamachi 2-40, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Fantastic place n beautiful view facing to Biwa lake. The view is stunning! Staff is vry polite, helpful n friendly . Especially Miss Hoang Thi Minh Chau, Thanks for your fantastic customer service ❣️
Singapore
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- 7 restaurants
- Bar
Property highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Free private parking available at the hotel
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
- Vanille
Singapore“Fantastic place n beautiful view facing to Biwa lake. The view is stunning! Staff is vry polite, helpful n friendly . Especially Miss Hoang Thi Minh Chau, Thanks for your fantastic customer service ❣️” 
Michael
United States of America“Nice room with a great view. The onsen was very nice as well. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Great location near the lake, train stations and restaurants.”- Nawarat
Thailand“Comfortable hotel, wide space and very good hot spring.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants7 Restaurants On Site
- Restaurant “THE GARDEN”
- CuisineAmerican
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Italian Dining ”Bel Lago”
- CuisineItalian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Japanese Cuisine ”OHMI”
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Sushi ”OHMI”
- CuisineSushi
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Tempura ”OHMI”
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Teppanyaki ”OHMI”
- CuisineSteakhouse
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- BBQ ”Hoshi”
- CuisineGrill/BBQ
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
Amenities of Biwako HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- 7 restaurants
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Lake view
- View
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Chapel/Shrine
- Elevator
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Non-smoking rooms
- Seasonal
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Kids' poolAdditional charge
- Beach umbrellas
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- Sauna
- English
- Japanese
Property practices
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Biwako Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Biwako Hotel
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Biwako Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Bicycle rental
- Hot spring bath
- Swimming pool
- Public Bath
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Biwako Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Biwako Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, Biwako Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Biwako Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Biwako Hotel has 7 restaurants:
- Japanese Cuisine ”OHMI”
- BBQ ”Hoshi”
- Restaurant “THE GARDEN”
- Tempura ”OHMI”
- Italian Dining ”Bel Lago”
- Teppanyaki ”OHMI”
- Sushi ”OHMI”
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Room options at Biwako Hotel include:
- Suite
- Triple
- Twin
- Double
- Quad
