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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Property class: 3

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A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage.
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A buffet table with various food items and condiments.
A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, wooden paneling, marble steps, and a reception desk with a digital screen.
A modern spa area with wooden paneling, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $61
$56 nightly
$61 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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1-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-2144
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Biwa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Aeon Mall Kusatsu
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a patterned wallpaper, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with sheer curtains, a floral wallpaper, and a control panel on the wall.

Triple Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a patterned wallpaper, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with sheer curtains, a floral wallpaper, and a control panel on the wall.

Triple Room, Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Twin Room, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

With a stay at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae in Otsu, you'll be 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Biwa and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Heian Shrine. .This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lake Biwa - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Takebe Taisha Shrine - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Aeon Mall Kusatsu - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 23 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sel et Poivre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪和食さと 瀬田店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪麺匠 たに鶏 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae offers 109 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and toilets with an electronic bidet.

This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 109 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cafe Figaro serving guests of Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Cafe Figaro - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM (JPY 1,100 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,500 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1500 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1100 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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Seta Urban
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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 559 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 559 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 559 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 559 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 559 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was plentiful and varied so suit all tastes. Staff were friendly and helpful. Toiletries given and good quality. Clean md perfect location near the station.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place

Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and amnesties nearby. Room was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ツインルームに3人家族で泊まったが、ベッド1台にやや大きめの小1の子供と一緒に寝てかなりゆとりがあり、快眠できた。駐車場は少し離れているが、近くに居酒屋もレストランもあるので面倒はなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックイン時間の前に到着してしまいましたが早めに入れてもらえました。 助かりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
朝食はとっていません、場所もよくわからず。 エアコンは良好。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地も駅前バス停もちかくにあり。去年として良い。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
お部屋も広く清潔感があって良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
よし
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
係員の対応が良く、部屋も清潔でした。朝食の際も係の方が明るく対応され非常に良かったです。 気になったのは浴室の給水のハンドルが水を出した状態で固定されず、戻ってしまうので、洗面や手洗いの際に不便でした。他のアパホテルと仕様は同じなので調整すれば直ると思われるのでお願いしたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
また利用したいと思えるホテルでした。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
改装工事をしてて駅から見た時少し迷ったのですが、お部屋は綺麗でとても快適でした。初めてのアパホテルでしたが、また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方がとても親切で、短い時間でしたがとても良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026