Biwako Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1293 reviews)
Hamamachi 2-40 , Otsu , JP
+81 77-524-7111

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Wed, Jun 30, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1293 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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Jeanette • couple • de
9
Pros:

Herrliche Lage. Sehr großes Zimmer und sehr schönes öffentliches Bad mit Blick auf den See.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Mari • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

すべて

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
朋子 • solo_traveller • jp
4
値段の割にがっかり
Pros:

ロケーション

Cons:

風呂

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Wijnand • couple • nl
9
Grote hotelkamers met een prachtig uitzicht over Lake Biwa.
Pros:

Zeer uitgebreid ontbijtbuffet en ruime kamers. Het hotel is goed bereikbaar met zowel trein als metro. Vanaf Otsu Station rijdt er een pendelbusje van het hotel v.v.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Deb • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location and views were great

Cons:

Very dated

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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ctucker • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Amazing location. Awesome view. Large and comfortable room. Free and regular shuttle to the JR station and close to the local train. Exterior and interior of the hotel is an art deco masterpiece. Too cold for us but the pool looked good.

Cons:

It was a bit expensive.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Super Hotel mit schöner Aussicht.
Hat uns super gefallen.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Yoko • solo_traveller • jp
9
心の洗濯です
Pros:

湖が見える部屋で過ごすのがとても心地よく、外出するのが億劫になります💦それくらい良い景色でした。
大浴場からも外の眺めが良く、朝から何度も利用しました。

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
Wonderful location and the sunrise was stunning
Pros:

Love the location and the incredible views of the lake. The restaurant area was nice as well

Cons:

The bed was pretty hard for me. Other than that it was an amazing room.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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noriyuki • couple • jp
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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YU NING • extended_group • tw
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
琡珺 • couple • tw
9
這裡適合連住幾晚，每天悠閒的在湖邊散步，跟京都擁擠的人潮完全不同。
Pros:

光是在房間往外看去，那湖景美得讓心靈立刻沉靜下來。

Cons:

如果可以增加微波設備，那就更便利了

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Denise • extended_group • gb
10
Exceptional hotel especially the upgraded Lounge.
Pros:

Great view. Staff were exceptional especially in the Lounge. Everyone went out of their way to cater for our celiac family member which was a relief as it’s difficult to feel safe with food. Thank you so much.
The food was delicious too.

Cons:

Everything was amazing.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Yoshinaga • family_with_children • jp
2
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Balimama • solo_traveller • id
10
Pros:

景色が最高、部屋は広くモダンな感じ。朝食も充実して美味しかった。

Cons:

エヤコンにホコリが溜まっていた

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
家鳴 • couple • tw
9
Pros:

面湖，很有渡假感，早餐也不錯

Cons:

應該是老飯店了，房間沙發已經過於老舊

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Satomi • extended_group • jp
8
Pros:

デラックスツインルームは、広々として、部屋から見る琵琶湖も素敵でした。
近くに食事をできる所やホテルのラウンジの喫茶コーナーも快適でした。

Cons:

４階のお風呂に夜入ったのですが、あまりの混雑と賑やかでゆっくりお風呂に入れず早々に部屋に戻りました。翌朝露天もあったことに気づきました。浴室にバスタオルを持ち込み手すりにかけるなどあまり見かけない光景は残念でした。

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Pavel • extended_group • jp
10
Все хорошо
Pros:

Понравилось все

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Chin-Ni • family_with_children • tw
10
享受琵琶湖的美景飯店，餐食、服務品質很好
Pros:

早上打開窗就面對琵琶湖，早餐好吃。不要太晚去 有時東西會比較少選擇。
若是有租車，停車場滿大的，很方便。

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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PingYi • family_with_children • tw
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee