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Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Lake Biwa

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Japanese Western Style) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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38 Oshima-cho, Nagahama, Shiga-ken, 526-0066
  • Place, Yanmar Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaiyodo Figure Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kurokabe Square
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Lakeside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Lakeside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View (Japanese Western Style)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Japanese Western Style) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Japanese Western Style)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Lake View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Lake View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Suite, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Keiunkan Garden - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yanmar Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kaiyodo Figure Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kurokabe Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nagahama Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪中華酒場 蟻の巣 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪長浜浪漫ビール - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪伊吹山珈琲店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪成駒屋 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪博多ラーメン たい風 長浜店 - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Lake Biwa
At Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa, guests have access to karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and a seasonal outdoor pool. 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. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include laundry facilities and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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.

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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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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:

  • The seasonal pool is open from July 19 to August 31.
  • 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.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • 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 Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa on Oct 27, 2025 start from $353.43, 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, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from July 19 until August 31.

Is Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have on-site hot springs.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa.