Sustainability certification

Biwako Hotel

–Excellent location - show map
+51 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.2

Property highlights

You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Biwako Hotel. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 restaurants
  • Bar

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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

Sign in, save money

To see if you can save 10% or more at this property, sign in
Sign inCreate an account
Sign in, save money
 ! 

Please select one or more options you want to book

Availability

Prices converted to USD
We have no availability here between Sun 9 Nov 2025 and Wed 12 Nov 2025

Select different dates to see more availability

Checking for other dates
—
Room type
Number of guests
Price
2 large double beds
Not available on our site for your dates
2 single beds
Not available on our site for your dates
2 single beds
Not available on our site for your dates
1 large double bed
Not available on our site for your dates
2 single beds
Not available on our site for your dates
2 single beds
Not available on our site for your dates
2 single beds
Not available on our site for your dates
2 single beds
Not available on our site for your dates
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Limited supply in Otsu for your dates: 1 four-star hotel like this is already unavailable on our site

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Sakura Quality An ESG Practice
Sakura Quality An ESG Practice

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

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.”
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.”
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...”
Julie
Australia Australia
“Fantastic views of the lake from every room. Great restaurant and really friendly staff who went out of their way to help me a number of times.”
Yasunori
Norway Norway
“From the free shuttle from the train station to the last bow by the lobby concierge in front of the hotel, our stay at Biwako Hotel was beautiful, luxurious, and magical. Service is world class. The property is gorgeous. The location is...”
Amber
Canada Canada
“Beautiful veiw and spacious rooms. The staff were lovely. Only a 10 minute walk from the nearest train station but there also appeared to be a shuttle bus as well.”

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

Facilities of Biwako Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 restaurants
  • Bar

House rules

Biwako Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash

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.