Biwako Hotel | Hotel in Otsu

| 8.8 (837 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: Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 837 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 Online Reservations 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.

Show more
 
Hamamachi 2-40, Otsu, 520-0041, Japan

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

Reviews

Value for money:
8.16
Location:
9.29
Staff:
9.02
Facilities:
8.82
Comfort:
9.17
Cleanliness:
9.12
Joseph
Jul 24, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Japan
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
See All Reviews

Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Luxury Junior Suite - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 66 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Yukata

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Premiere Luxury Twin Room - Non-Smoking with View Bath with Lounge Access
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 42 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Premiere Luxury Twin Room - Non-Smoking with View Bath with Lounge Access

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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 $339 per night with includes Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Laundry, Parking, View, Security/Safety, EV Charge Station, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Internet, Air Conditioner, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, Hot Tub, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly Online Reservations offers a diverse array of accommodation choices for every traveler. Our aim is to pair each traveler with their ideal hotel, resort, or rental, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

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?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Biwako Hotel are as follows: Free cancellation 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.

People Also Ask

Check Hotel Availability
Nightly rates from:
US $339
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 114 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Otsu
|
10.0 (2 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • View
|
9.0 (466 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • View
|
9.4 (678 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
|
10.0 (1 Review)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Fireplace/Heating
|
9.8 (10 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Fireplace/Heating
|
8.8 (111 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Bedding/Linens
9.7 (97 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • TV
  • Transportation/Shuttle
|
8.6 (4 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • Security/Safety
  • Business Services
9.7 (70 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Breakfast
  • Child Friendly
|
9.5 (32 Reviews)
Villa
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Balcony/Terrace
|
9.4 (12 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Security/Safety
9.3 (37 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • View
|
9.4 (235 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
|
9.1 (9 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • View
|
9.0 (592 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool