Biwako Hotel | Hotel in Otsu

| 8.8 (857 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: Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Hot Tub, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 857 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.

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

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
Lucas
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Singapore
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

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 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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

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
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