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Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to Lake Biwa

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Public bath
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Standard Room with 2 single beds, Mountain view | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed, Lake side | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • All inclusiveAll inclusiveAll inclusive
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
38 Oshima-cho, Nagahama, Shiga-ken, 526-0066
  • Popular LocationKeiunkan Garden10 min walk
  • Popular LocationYanmar Museum15 min walk
  • Popular LocationKurokabe Square16 min walk

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Room options

View all photos for Classic Room with 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 extra bed, Lake side

Classic Room with 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 extra bed, Lake side | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room with 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 extra bed, Lake side

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Classic Room, Japanese style, 4 futon beds, Lake side | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, Japanese style, 4 futon beds, Lake side

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Room with 2 single beds, Mountain view

Standard Room with 2 single beds, Mountain view | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room with 2 single beds, Mountain view

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room with 1 single bed, Mountain view | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room with 1 single bed, Mountain view

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed, Lake side

Standard Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed, Lake side | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed, Lake side

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Junior Suite, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds and 2 futon beds, Lake side

Standard Junior Suite, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds and 2 futon beds, Lake side | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Junior Suite, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds and 2 futon beds, Lake side

  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Stateroom, Suite, Annex 4Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Twin - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Western mixed

  • Sleeps 5

Stateroom, Suite, Annex Japanese-Western mixed

  • Sleeps 5

Stateroom, Suite, Annex Other - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Western mixed - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

Twin - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Stateroom, Suite, Annex Triple - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Semi-double - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe 4Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Economy Japanese-style - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Japanese-Western mixed

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Triple - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Double - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Western mixed - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Other - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Stateroom, Suite, Annex 4Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Japanese-Western mixed

  • Sleeps 5

Semi-double - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Regular Twin - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Triple - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Junior Suite with 2 single beds, Lake side

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds and 2 futon beds, Lake side

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds and 2 futon beds, Lake side

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room with 1 double bed, Mountain view

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room with 1 double bed, Mountain view

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Japanese style, 4 futon beds, Lake side

Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Classic Room, Japanese style, 4 futon beds, Lake side

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Room with 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 extra bed, Lake side

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room with 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 extra bed, Lake side

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Accessible Room with 2 single beds, Lake side

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Accessible Room with 2 single beds, Lake side

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 4 futon beds, Lake side

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, 4 futon beds, Lake side

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed, Lake side

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed, Lake side

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Junior Suite, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds and 2 futon beds, Lake side

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Junior Suite, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds and 2 futon beds, Lake side

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Room with 2 single beds, Mountain view

Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Room with 2 single beds, Mountain view

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with 1 single bed, Mountain view

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room with 1 single bed, Mountain view

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nagahama

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa places you next to Ho Park and within a 5-minute walk of Lake Biwa. This 362-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa - 4 min walk
  • Keiunkan Garden - 10 min walk
  • Yanmar Museum - 15 min walk
  • Kaiyodo Figure Museum - 15 min walk
  • Kurokabe Square - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Nagahama Station - 13 min walk
  • The preferred airport is Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX): 149-min drive, 113.7 mi/183 km.

Restaurants

  • ‪Beko Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪伊吹山珈琲店 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪SUNカリー部 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪長浜浪漫ビール - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪おうみ お土産小路 - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Upscale hotel, walk to Lake Biwa
Guests of Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa enjoy features like karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. If you drive, self parking is JPY 500 per night, and there's also a free train station shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Services include body scrubs and body treatments. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Self parking on site (JPY 500 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,630 to 3,800 for adults and JPY 1,815 to 2,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sazanami
  • レイクビュー

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Hot springs
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • 13 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3630 to 3800 for adults, and JPY 1815 to 2000 for children
  • Self parking fee: JPY 500 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Nagahama Royal Hotel
Nagahama Royal
Nagahama Royal Onsen Hotel
Hotel Resorts NAGAHAMA
Resorts NAGAHAMA
Hotel Resorts NAGAHAMA
Mercure Biwa & Spa Nagahama
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort Spa
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa Hotel
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa Nagahama
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa Hotel Nagahama

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

As of Jun 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa on Jul 1, 2024 start from $53.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

Located steps from Ho Park, this hotel is in Nagahama, and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. You'll also find Keiunkan Garden and Yanmar Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

Yes, parking is offered for JPY 500 per night.

Is there a spa at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

Spa services at the hotel include body treatments.

Does Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa include a casino on the premises?

No, Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a soaking tub and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

No, but guests can enjoy on-site hot springs at this hotel.

Does Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at レイクビュー.

Will Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa though service animals are welcome.

Does Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

No, at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 199 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Khai Wor, Singapore

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It has a nice view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is on the banks of Lake Biwa and it’s very easy to walk to Nagahama shopping street
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel has hot springs which opens early morning. also, the hotel is close to the small gallery and shopping area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Hak Kwong, Richmond Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is located near the lake, offering splendid view. The staff has difficulty communication in English. The dining option is lacking, with very few tables available for so many guests.

6/10 Okay

Fabio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

ANDREY

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome 30 years ago, but now it is too old
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awfully expensive for what you get. The hotel is centrally located to the sights in Nagahama / the IC / the lake .... but the overall price for the hotel / experience was too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff
The view from the room was magnificent, the staff was nice. Less than ten minutes walking from Nagahama station and also close to the Nagahama pier (where you may take the tourism steam boat to Chikubu island).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom had bad ventilation and low ceiling. Felt not terribly cleaned, butbwas overall ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019