Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $88
$80 nightly
$88 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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

Room options

Eizan Floor Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Sky Floor Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Sky Floor Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lake Floor Twin Room (4 Guests), Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Modern Room, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite Twin Room(EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

[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
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Sky Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Sky Floor Double Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Modern Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Sky Floor Suite Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

EIZAN Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

EIZAN Floor Double Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

EIZAN Floor Suite Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Lake Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

With a stay at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel in Otsu, you'll be 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Heian Shrine. .This golf hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 20 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 21 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 26 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 30 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 4 min drive
  • Higashino Station - 11 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪レイクビューダイニング ビオナ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪丸源ラーメン 大津店 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪焼肉倶楽部いちばん 大津店 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪くら寿司 大津におの浜店 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪トップ・オブ・オオツ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 529 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as a seasonal outdoor pool or bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite with Japanese cuisine at Shimizu Japnanese, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Otsu? This hotel has 31646 square feet (2940 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 mall

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator (61 inch wide door)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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
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.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from August 01 to August 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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
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. 557 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 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 traveler

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

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

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

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

TzuTing

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ping Chien

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

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