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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

3.0 star property

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A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, wooden paneling, marble steps, and a reception desk with a digital screen.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage.
A buffet table with various food items and condiments.
Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets
A modern spa area with wooden paneling, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-2144
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Takebe Taisha Shrine
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Aeon Mall Kusatsu
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Smoking Single Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Smoking Day-use Single Smoking Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Non-smoking Single Non-smoking Monitor Plan

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a patterned wallpaper, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with sheer curtains, a floral wallpaper, and a control panel on the wall.

Triple Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a patterned wallpaper, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with sheer curtains, a floral wallpaper, and a control panel on the wall.

Triple Room, Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae places you 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Biwa. This 109-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, electric kettles, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Takebe Taisha Shrine - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Aeon Mall Kusatsu - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 26 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 27 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Seta Station - 2 min walk
  • Keihan Yamashina - 11 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪おととや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪鳥貴族 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sel et Poivre - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and express check-out. Limited parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a hair salon, and a vending machine.
50-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, slippers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM (JPY 980 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,300 to 1,400 for adults and JPY 1,300 to 1,400 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Figaro

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 1300 to 1400 for adults, and JPY 1300 to 1400 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 980 per night (open 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-5:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae on Aug 30, 2026 start from $45, including 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 Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

This hotel is located in Otsu, close to Aeon Mall Kusatsu, Otsu Port, and Lake Biwa Museum. Lake Biwa is also within a driving distance of 1.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

Yes, though parking is limited parking.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae include a casino at the property?

No, Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and a hair salon.

Are there hot tubs at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Cafe Figaro.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae.

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 542 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SOMNATH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was plentiful and varied so suit all tastes. Staff were friendly and helpful. Toiletries given and good quality. Clean md perfect location near the station.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jessiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly on a train line surrounded by amenities and shops that suit all needs, the hotel is lovely and would recommend, likely too return in future
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yoshie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyed small friendly restaurants around the hotel. You can go to Kyoto using public transportation easily.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Spacious room. Extremely convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and amnesties nearby. Room was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

sei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean　and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, close to station

Our room was larger than our other Japanese hotel experiences. It was clean and so close to the station that it is impossible to miss. Convenient grocery and take away options nearby, as well as restaurants. I was visiting family in Ishiyama, one JR stop away, which was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good people abit quit but good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the room was quite clean. My only wish is that the Air Conditioning was a bit stronger. I am from the North and used to brutal winters. We like it cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful and held our bags since we arrived in Kyoto before check in time. The hotel was conveniently located near a train station and several convenience stores. Only complaint was that the bathroom was on a steep step that was not labeled. My friend and I stumbled on it a couple times before getting used to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rooms were nice and had good options for controlling lights etc - great bathroom in particular - but a little disappointed by lack of amenities and things like basic toiletries... still rate it and these are minor inconveniences
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryota

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

しずか

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても親切な接客でした
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

kazuya

部屋の狭さ
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hirosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
快適でした
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
過不足なく快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kazuhito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
とても快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kazuo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックアウトが11:00でゆっくりできました
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

tatsuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
朝食は少し寂しい感じがした
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
浴室が少しカビ臭いのが気になったが、それ以外は清潔で、全般的には良かった。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Motoki

Liked: Cleanliness
よかった
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

katsuyoshi

客室はいい感じでしたよ。出来れば大風呂も併設されているともっと良かったかな？
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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