Biwako Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1098 reviews)
Hamamachi 2-40 , Otsu , jp

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful views
Comfortable rooms
Varied breakfast
Cons:
Limited nearby eateries
High massage prices compared to others

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
General sentiment indicates the rooms are clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.1
Guests praised the friendly and warm service from staff.
Location
9.14
The hotel has great views of Lake Biwa and is conveniently located near the station.
Room Quality
9.09
Rooms are spacious and comfortable with beautiful views.
Amenities
8.62
The hotel offers good amenities including a pleasant onsen.
Value for Money
8.08
The price is considered reasonable compared to other hotels in Kyoto.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Breakfast options are varied and include local specialties.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall, guests had a lovely time and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 10:06

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Biwako Hotel offers an outdoor pool, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, and 6 restaurants and bars for a truly indulgent experience.

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu Train Station, with free pick-up shuttles from JR Otsu Station, the hotel provides easy access to nearby attractions.

Cultural Experiences
Guests can enjoy traditional Japanese hospitality with Yukata robes, a sauna, and proximity to iconic temples like Ishiyama-dera and Mii-dera.

Experience luxury, convenience, and culture at Biwako Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KIX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1098 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Takashi couple jp
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Yuka family_with_children jp
7
Location and staff were great, service sometimes questionable.
Pros:

The view was great, as expected and advertised. The staff was also very helpful from the beginning to even after checkout. The onsen is nice and very modern, with DHC amenities which is a nice bonus.

Cons:

They had ran out of cakes when we visited the all day dining/salon at 4PM. I think this is a little bit ridiculous given that check-in is from 3PM so clearly they are underprepared. How do you run out so early? Also, they must be baking some desserts for their dinner buffet so I don't see why they can't make new cakes for their peak tea time hours.

It is a shame they don't open the areas with window views for a la carte dinners nor during tea time. The view is best enjoyed during the day with natural light. They should take advantage of the large windows in the all day dining restaurant.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
K
kako family_with_children jp
9
ロケーション最高
Pros:

ロケーションが最高。夜琵琶湖の噴水や花火がとてもきれいだった。

Cons:

夜ご飯を気軽に食べれるところがあるといいいと思います。

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
坂本 extended_group jp
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
M
Masahisa couple jp
8
快適だった
Pros:

朝食が美味しかった。スタッフの応対が良かった。

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Yuka couple jp
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Hugo family_with_children hk
8
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Mika family_with_children jp
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Phil couple gb
9
Great hotel - beautiful view! Consider this hotel for Kyoto sightseeing!!
Pros:

For sightseeing in Kyoto, this hotel was a great idea. - Less than 15 mins by train from Kyoto station - (which is the transport hub for getting around all of the amazing sights in the city). The hotel has a regular shuttle service which takes you from the hotel to the local station - Brilliant! Our room had a beautiful view of the lake and snow caped mountains in the distance. And here's a thing which I've never quite worked out why more hotels don't do this - the beds faced the window so we woke facing a beautiful view! The staff were lovely - as you would expect in Japan - and the bar/restaurant was very good with our seats surrounded by greenery even though we were inside.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Kumiko family_with_children jp
4
スタッフは皆頑張っているのに、とても残念だった
Pros:

スタッフの対応はフロントもレストランも大変満足でした

Cons:

売店で商品数の袋を求めたところ「有料です」と言われガッカリした。ティッシュも半切れだし、トイレが洗面台の同じスペースにあるとか、あらゆる所で、コストの削減が感じられ折角の非日常感を求めた旅行がセコい旅行に思えた。

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Chin-lin family_with_children tw
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Eunah solo_traveller kr
1
Pros:

호텔은 비와코 호수가 보여서 전망이 아주 좋고, 방도 매우 넓고 깨끗하고 좋습니다. 전반적으로 위치도 시설도 좋습니다.

Cons:

단, 일본인만 가야합니다. 한국인은 절대 가지 마세요. 한국인 차별합니다. 구체적으로 제가 당한 불쾌한 경험을 되새기고 싶진 않지만, 한국인은 절대 가지 않길 바랍니다. 손님을 국적이나 인종에 따라 차별하는 호텔은 보이콧을 당해 마땅하다고 생각합니다. 시정하겠다는 답신을 받았지만 확신이 들지 않습니다. 차별을 당하며 구지 이 호텔에 갈 이유는.전혀 없습니다.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Jessica extended_group tw
9
水準之上👍太棒了
Pros:

房間面湖很美

Cons:

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Nagaoka couple jp
8
Pros:

湖が見えて、最上階に宿泊させて頂けて、花火も観れて
本当に最高でした!

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Chia Yin family_with_children tw
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
C
chung-ping family_with_children tw
10
很美,很放鬆。
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Makiko couple jp
6
旧友との再会(^^)v
Pros:

窓からの景色が綺麗でした!
レイクビュー💝
朝食のバイキングの種類が多くて良かった

Cons:

シャワーカーテンが黄ばんでいた。
朝のお風呂の時間、定時に開放されなかった。
囲碁の盤が無かった

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
南田 couple jp
9
清潔感もロケーションも良かった
Pros:

清潔で接客も丁寧でした。

Cons:

個人的に洗面とトイレ別だと嬉しかった

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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chung-ping family_with_children tw
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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izumi family_with_children jp
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee