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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Biwa

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Front of property
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 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, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non-Smoking

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a window with a city view, and a modern headboard.

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a window with a city view, and a modern headboard.

Twin Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room - Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a window with a city view, and a modern headboard.

Twin Room - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Otsu

In Otsu .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Biwa and 12 miles (20 km) of Heian Shrine. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Takebe Taisha Shrine - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Aeon Mall Kusatsu - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 26 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 32 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪おととや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪麺匠 たに鶏 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪鳥貴族 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪近江牛ホルモン畜産すだく 瀬田店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

3-star hotel near Lake Biwa
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out.

This 3-star Otsu hotel is smoke free.

  • 109 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae offers 109 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and toilets with an electronic bidet.

This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

How close is Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae to the airport?

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae is 39.8 mi (60-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae on Jul 2, 2026 start from CA $57, 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.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between JPY 1300 and 1400 for adults, JPY 1300 and 1400 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae have a pool?

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae does not have a pool.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae to downtown Otsu?

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae is 7.4 mi away from Otsu.

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 538 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

Good place

Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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

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

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

8/10 Good

sei

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryota

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

hirosi

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

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

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
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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

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Motoki

Liked: Cleanliness
よかった
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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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10/10 Excellent

Celina Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ótima localização
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
なし
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

SHIGERU

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋が狭い
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
はい
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025