Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-8520
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪21 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Eizan Floor Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sky Floor Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sky Floor Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Run of House (5:00PM IN, 10:00AM OUT) - Smoking Preferences Not Guaranteed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lake Floor Twin Room (4 Guests), Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Room, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Twin Beds (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite Twin Room(EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lake Floor Twin Room (4 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[21-30 floor] Twin Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sky Floor Double Room (2 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

EIZAN Floor Double Room (2 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

EIZAN Floor Twin Room (2 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sky Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sky Floor Double Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sky Floor Suite Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

EIZAN Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

EIZAN Floor Double Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

EIZAN Floor Suite Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[Only 8/8]Lake Floor Twin Room (4 Guests), Non Smoking , with Fireworks viewing seats

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[Only 8/8]Japanese Modern Room, Non Smoking , with Fireworks viewing seats

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[Only 8/8]Suite, 2 Twin Beds (Sky Floor), Non Smoking , with Fireworks viewing seats

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[Only 8/8]Double Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking , with Fireworks viewing seats

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

[Only 8/8]Twin Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking , with Fireworks viewing seats

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[Only 8/8]Double Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking , with Fireworks viewing seats

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

[Only 8/8]Twin Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking , with Fireworks viewing seats

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[Only 8/8]Suite Twin Room(EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking , with Fireworks viewing seats

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lake Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4 restaurants, a golf course, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers 529 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention center, and within walking distance of Lake Biwa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus 4 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Shimizu Japnanese, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf course and bike rentals
  • 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Heian Shrine
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers its guests a golf course, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 31646 square feet (2940 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Otsu hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
Shimizu Japnanese - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Lake View Dining Biona - This buffet restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Beaux Sejours French Rest - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Riho Chinese Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Port NIO Lobby Lounge - This café serves lunch only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered parking on site (JPY 500 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 3,400 to 3,400 for adults and JPY 1,000 to 3,400 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Beaux Sejours French Rest
  • Lake View Dining Biona
  • Port NIO Lobby Lounge
  • Riho Chinese Restaurant
  • Shimizu Japnanese

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 31,646 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift (155 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 38 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Some room names indicate varying check-in and check-out times, which override standard check-in and check-out hours.
The listed optional pool fee applies to guests age 13 and older. The pool fee for children age 4-12 is JPY 1500, and there is no fee for children age 3 and under.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 3400 to 3400 for adults, and JPY 1000 to 3400 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 500 per day
  • Pool fee: JPY 3000
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
The optional facilities fee to access the outdoor seasonal pool applies to adults over 12 years old. The fee for children ages 4-12 is JPY 1,500 per day.
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 seasonal pool will open August 01 and close August 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • 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.
  • Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hotel Otsu
Otsu Hotel
Otsu Prince
Lake Biwa Prince Hotel
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince
Prince Otsu
Prince Otsu Hotel
Lake Biwa Prince
Otsu Prince Hotel
Prince Hotel Otsu
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel
Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Hotel
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Hotel Otsu

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

poramin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very nice view. room is clean, I think this is the best hotel around Biwako
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with a great view. The breakfast and dinner buffet were wonderful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful view of the 37th restaurant which provides an unforgettable breakfast time. Nice room and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclynne Rose Eileen

Beautiful entranceway and grounds. The location is fantastic. The rooms were exactly what we needed. And the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food choices were fantastic, and the bed was so comfortable that we felt completely relaxed. We truly enjoyed everything and look forward to returning again.”
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yasuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is very exellent hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel Quality & service Better than most 5star resorts anywhere in the world
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for having sightseeing around lake Biwa. And easy access to Kyoto via free shuttle bus + train.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is beautiful. Very clean n great service. Beds comfortable. Restaurants overpriced. Buffet was just ok for price. Safe parking. In walking distance to stores n eateries. Convenient gift shop on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CESAR

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

Great stay

Loved the view. Room was very clean and staff very helpful Shuttle to the train station was a plus
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TzuTing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Still the best. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful view from our room! They upgrade our room to Suite, which was just fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ho Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Carpark provided. Staffs manners are polite and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hon Him

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tingyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lilach

The rooms are very old The view amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keisuke

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking and it was a pleasant and easy check in experience. Note the pool was closed during our stay and the main reason for us booking this property. The room was big and great parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the staff was great. 20 seconds from the hotel you can walk the paths along the lake and it is beautiful. Two stops away from Kyoto station.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jie

quite and beautiful lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azusa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view was just beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They only reason everything wasn’t rated 5stars was because there was no laundry facility within the hotel for people doing big trips with minimal packing. Other than that, by far the best hotel to stay in this area!!!!
Breakfast dining
From the backers across the bridge
Top of Otsu bar
Sky bar
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ping Chien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied with mostly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful leisure hotel by the lake. Breakfast includes the famed Oumi-Beef rice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024