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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 WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥7,257
￥8,037 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Otsu, Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae is near a train station. Heian Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa. Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Otsu travel guide
Map
520-2144, Shiga-ken, Otsu, 1-16-1 Ogaya

What's nearby

  • Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage
    Biwako Quasi-National Park
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Extremely delicious, healthy, and at such reasonable prices!
    Aeon Mall Kusatsu
    6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine showing religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Takebe Taisha Shrine
    5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
    6 min drive - 3.0 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
  • うどん 虹や
    2 min walk
  • ロッテリア 瀬田駅前店
    1 min walk
  • 鳥貴族 瀬田店
    1 min walk

About this property

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Hotel near Lake Biwa
You can look forward to a hair salon, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 109 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • 50-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Figaro

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property payment types

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 (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)

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

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

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 HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETA-EKIMAE〉 Hotel Otsu
Seta Urban Hotel Otsu
Seta Urban Otsu
APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETA-EKIMAE〉 Hotel
APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETA-EKIMAE〉 Otsu
APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETAEKIMAE〉
Apa Biwako Seta Ekimae Otsu
APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETA EKIMAE〉
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 Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae on Mar 8, 2026 start from ￥7,257, 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.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

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?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 514 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

Good place

Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sei

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Motoki

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Celina Miki

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

10/10 Excellent

Shin

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

4/10 Poor

SHIGERU

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

10/10 Excellent

Shin

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

2/10 Terrible

Nobuaki

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
価格の割には部屋が非常に狭く、サービスもアパをよく利用する人は分かっているのかもしれないが、初めて利用する人には説明不足の点がある。朝食も悪くないが、同価格帯で最内容が充実しているホテルが幾つかある。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

HIROKAZU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
寒かったです
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025