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Pension Lakeside

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront guest house near Lake Biwa

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Private beach, white sand
Basic Triple Room
Basic Room
Theatre show
Basic Cabin | Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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218, Otsu, Shiga, 5200503
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiratopia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Business Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Business Single Room

Business Single Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Cabin | Reception

Basic Cabin

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Otsu

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Otsu pension, you'll find Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Lake Biwa. Biwako Valley and Shirahige Shrine are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hiratopia - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ogoto Onsen - 22 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Omimaiko Station - 3 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪讃岐ノ助 志賀店 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪レストランはと 平和堂和迩店 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪ラーメン藤 わに店 - ‬9 min drive
  • バードキャッスル
  • terrace cafe

About this property

Pension Lakeside

3-star beachfront guest house near Lake Biwa
A private beach is featured. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Pension Lakeside also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Otsu pension is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Pension Lakeside offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Trampoline

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 120 minutes per day (10-device limit)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (JPY 1,000 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Private picnics
  • Tea service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: JPY 1000 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • There is limited hot water on site.
  • 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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free for up to 120 minutes per day (10-device limit).
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Pension Lakeside Otsu
Pension Lakeside Pension
Pension Lakeside Pension Otsu
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pension Lakeside to the airport?

Pension Lakeside is 52.8 mi (78-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pension Lakeside?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pension Lakeside on Jun 10, 2026 start from CA $100, 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 Pension Lakeside have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pension Lakeside.

How close is Pension Lakeside to the beach?

This pension is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pension Lakeside offer free breakfast?

Pension Lakeside does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pension Lakeside?

No, there is no casino at this pension.

What time is check-in at Pension Lakeside?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pension Lakeside?

This pension offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for JPY 1000 per day.

Does Pension Lakeside have a pool?

Pension Lakeside does not have a pool.

Does Pension Lakeside have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this pension.

How close is Pension Lakeside to downtown Otsu?

Pension Lakeside is 9.1 mi away from Otsu.

Pension Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a great location away from the busy life of the city. The lake is crystal clear and great to swim in though we did not see other swimmers. The rooms are small, yet suffice. I'll probably come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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ゆっくり眠ることができました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ジュンヤ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HSU-SHENG

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024