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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Biwa

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APA Hotel features a distinctive curved facade with multiple floors and a variety of rooms.
Two single beds with patterned bedding, a compact kitchenette, and a desk with chair.
Accessible indoor space with a wheelchair and polished floor.
Stroll down the carpeted corridor to the inviting café Figaro, where doors lead to cozy spaces.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a central reception desk and a self-service kiosk with various payment options.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
1-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-2144
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kyoto University
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Smoking

Two single beds with patterned bedding, a compact kitchenette, and a desk with chair.

Twin Room, Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, geometric headboard, and a desk for work.

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Smoking

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, each with a patterned bedspread, are positioned in this stylish room.

Triple Room, Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, city views, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Non-Smoking

Two single beds with patterned bedding, a compact kitchenette, and a desk with chair.

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

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

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

Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, city views, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Non-Smoking

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, each with a patterned bedspread, are positioned in this stylish room.

Triple Room, Non-Smoking

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

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

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, geometric headboard, and a desk for work.

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

In Otsu .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Biwa and 12 miles (20 km) of Heian Shrine. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Ishiyamadera Temple - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 18 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 21 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Kyoto University - 23 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪食悦家 かなめ Deux - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ロッテリア 瀬田駅前 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪鳥貴族瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪うどん 虹や - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

3-star hotel near Lake Biwa
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae also features a vending machine, concierge services, and express check-out.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Otsu hotel.

  • 109 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 980 per night)

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 1300 to 1400 for adults, and JPY 1300 to 1400 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 980 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae to the airport?

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae is 39.8 mi (60-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between JPY 1300 and 1400 for adults, JPY 1300 and 1400 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae have a pool?

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae does not have a pool.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae to downtown Otsu?

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae is 7.4 mi away from Otsu.

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 483 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

Good place

Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with group
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

Janice

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

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

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

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

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mic

Traveled with family
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

Hiroshi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Yangjin

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

LAP YEE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I’ve stayed here countless times and usually it’s a great experience but this time was quite the exception. The staff at check-in (first time seeing this staff) was quite…rude or unfriendly for lack of a better word. No greeting upon check in (after saying checking in and giving my name), I hand my residence card (didn’t ask if it’s ok to make a copy like usual), the room was for two guests (one key this time), and didn’t even tell me the room number (just handed me the slip of paper). Room was clean but quite low water pressure, but the first time experiencing this as well, so perhaps just an older room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

KIJU OKAMOTO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

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

APA is always a pleasant hotel to stay at!

I’ve stayed at another APA hotel in Kyoto. The staff and rooms are always a wonderful accommodation with friendly staff, clean rooms and great amenities. They’re always gonna be a choice of mines.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

John

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

Cost effective

Typical APA hotel efficient and cost effective. Only gripe is the pillows which are small and hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
conveniently located near to SETA station, 2 X 24hr convenient right beside the hotel, with several restaurant nearby, including 1 of the best Takoyaki i ever had! Newly renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick trip to Kyoto Station, Lake Biwa and surrounded attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Hotel Near Station

APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETA-EKIMAE〉had great staff, some of which spoke English. The WIFI worked well, and the rooms were clean. The hotel is next to Seta station, it is also close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Convenient Hotel

The APA hotel was undergoing construction when I stayed, and you couldn’t notice. The rooms were clean, and comfortable. The WIFI works well and is available in all the rooms. The staff spoke English and were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Very satisfied

Very convenient location -- right next to the train station. The staffs were very helpful. My friend needed to rent a wheelchair, and one of the staff went out of his way to find us a wheelchair rental nearby. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good hotel location. Basic hotel services, amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

elvis

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

Great location

Excellent location. Just next to seta stn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019