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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat with modern comforts near Lake Biwa, where travelers can enjoy on-site dining and hair salon services after a day of exploration

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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae, near Lake Biwa, offers a welcome respite for travelers. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and a hair salon, providing convenient comforts without leaving the property.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is โ‚ฌ50
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
1-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-2144

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Takebe Taisha Shrine - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Aeon Mall Kusatsu - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 23 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • โ€ชใŠใจใจใ‚„ - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ช้คƒๅญใฎ็Ž‹ๅฐ† ็€ฌ็”ฐๅบ— - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • โ€ชใ†ใฉใ‚“ ่™นใ‚„ - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ชๅคง่ก†้…’ๅ ด ไธ‰ๆœฌๆพ - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ช้บบๅŒ  ใŸใซ้ถ - โ€ฌ3 min walk

About this property

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Hotel near Lake Biwa
Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae provides amenities, such as a hair salon and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
  • Concierge services, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 109 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • 50-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 980 per night)

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Seta Urban
APA HOTELใ€ˆBIWAKO SETA-EKIMAEใ€‰ Hotel Otsu
Seta Urban Hotel Otsu
Seta Urban Otsu
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APA HOTELใ€ˆBIWAKO SETA-EKIMAEใ€‰ Otsu
APA HOTELใ€ˆBIWAKO SETAEKIMAEใ€‰
Apa Biwako Seta Ekimae Otsu
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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Otsu
Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Hotel
Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 21 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae on 4 Jan 2026 start from โ‚ฌ50.23, 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.

How much is parking at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae doesn't offer parking.

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 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae located?

Situated in Otsu, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lake Biwa, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Heian Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are also within 12 mi (20 km). Seta Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 505 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

SOMNATH

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

Good place

Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

8/10 Good

sei

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryota

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

8/10 Good

Motoki

Liked: Cleanliness
ใ‚ˆใ‹ใฃใŸ
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

katsuyoshi

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ใชใ—
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

SHIGERU

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shin

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

2/10 Terrible

Nobuaki

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
ไพกๆ ผใฎๅ‰ฒใซใฏ้ƒจๅฑ‹ใŒ้žๅธธใซ็‹ญใใ€ใ‚ตใƒผใƒ“ใ‚นใ‚‚ใ‚ขใƒ‘ใ‚’ใ‚ˆใๅˆฉ็”จใ™ใ‚‹ไบบใฏๅˆ†ใ‹ใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹ใฎใ‹ใ‚‚ใ—ใ‚Œใชใ„ใŒใ€ๅˆใ‚ใฆๅˆฉ็”จใ™ใ‚‹ไบบใซใฏ่ชฌๆ˜Žไธ่ถณใฎ็‚นใŒใ‚ใ‚‹ใ€‚ๆœ้ฃŸใ‚‚ๆ‚ชใใชใ„ใŒใ€ๅŒไพกๆ ผๅธฏใงๆœ€ๅ†…ๅฎนใŒๅ……ๅฎŸใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹ใƒ›ใƒ†ใƒซใŒๅนพใคใ‹ใ‚ใ‚‹ใ€‚
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

HIROKAZU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ๅฏ’ใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

reiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
ๆœ้ฃŸใฏ็พŽๅ‘ณใ—ใ‹ใฃใŸใ€‚็จฎ้กžใ‚‚ๅ’Œ้ฃŸใ€ๆด‹้ฃŸใฎไธกๆ–นใ‚ใ‚Š่‰ฏใ‹ใฃใŸใ€‚ ๅคงๆตดๅ ดใŒใ‚ใ‚‹ใจใ„ใ„
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ๆŽฅๅฎขใŒไธๅฏงใง่‰ฏใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ ใ‚ขใƒ‘ใ‚ซใƒฌใƒผใ‚‚็พŽๅ‘ณใ—ใ‹ใฃใŸ
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

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Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HIROYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ใƒ›ใƒ†ใƒซใฏ็ถบ้บ—ใงใ—ใŸใŒๅ‘จ่พบใฎ้ง่ปŠๅ ดใŒๅˆ†ใ‹ใ‚Šใซใใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ใˆใ‚Šใช

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ใƒˆใƒชใƒ—ใƒซใƒ™ใƒƒใƒ‰ใงๅฟซ้ฉใซ้Žใ”ใ›ใพใ—ใŸ
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025