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About the Hotel

Ogaya 1-16-1, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144
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Near Lake Biwa
Very good
7.8
8.8
/10
4.1
/5

The 3-star Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Otsu, situated within 25 minutes' walk of the Shiga Prefectural Ice Arena, welcomes guests with various recreational opportunities, a golf course, and a hair salon. This Otsu hotel offers an à la carte restaurant and features a prime location near a train station.

Location

The hotel is located 2.4 km from the family-friendly park "Parque Yabase Kihan" in Otsu.

The Apa Otsu is also within reach of Lake Biwa. You can easily find 草津川跡地公園 de愛ひろば(区間5) Cycling Park approximately a 10-minute drive from the accommodation.

Rooms

This Otsu hotel welcomes guests to 58 rooms fitted with air conditioning as well as wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Nice touches include a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with hairdryers and shower caps.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant menu offers a wide range of Japanese dishes. At Seafood Charcoal Grill Tomori, situated a stone's throw from Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae, you can taste Japanese Fusion cuisine.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Nyoirinji Temple for stunning autumn leaves.
  • Savor Otsu's famous Grilled Ayu fish at a lakeside restaurant.
  • Visit the Biwako Gallery for local art and culture exhibits.
  • Explore the historical streets of Seta before sunset.
  • Don't miss the Otsu Matsuri festival for vibrant traditions.
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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Smoking
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Single Room Smoking
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room Smoking
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Triple Room Smoking
2 persons
185 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.1/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Trouser press

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Location

Ogaya 1-16-1, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144
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Ogaya 1-16-1, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144
Nearby
BM
700 ft
Restaurants
Gyoza No Osho Seta
400 ft
1-18-34 Ogaya
Lotteria Seta Eki-Mae
300 ft
1-10-1 Ogaya
Japanese Dining Watami Seta Ekimae
200 ft
1-13-11 Ogaya Smile Hotel Otsu Seta 1F
Torikizoku Seta
200 ft
1-13-11 Ogaya Smile Hotel B1
Ekimae Uochu
300 ft
1-13-13 Ogaya
Seafood Charcoal Grill Tomori
200 ft
1-16-6 Ogaya Sun Life Seta 1F
Bonraku
200 ft
1-16-6 Ogaya
artisanal bakery Baobab no ki
300 ft
1-11-11 Ogaya
Shun Sen Mi Hottokeya Seta
300 ft
1-11 Ogaya
Taj Mahal Everest Seta
500 ft
1-16-14 Ogaya
Hakkenden Seta
400 ft
1-14-16 Ogaya
Restaurant Rukawa
700 ft
1-14-18 Ogaya
Getting around
City Centre
Otsu17 min  ·  6.8 mi
Airports
Osaka International Airport (ITM)93 min  ·  38.4 mi
Kobe Airport (UKB)139 min  ·  57.3 mi
Train
御陵駅(京都)18 min  ·  7.1 mi
蹴上駅(京都)19 min  ·  7.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at JPY 980 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of JPY1,300 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
58
Former name
apa hotel biwako seta-ekimae

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 312 verified reviews
7.8/10
Very good
82%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.3/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
8.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.6/10
Location
7.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.2/10
Staff
8.3/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 1050 reviews
7.8/10
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