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View Lodge Biwa

3.0 star property
Travelers find serenity in the spa tub at View Lodge Biwa or discover Lake Biwa's shoreline on complimentary bicycles for a refreshing outdoor adventure

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View Lodge Biwa offers a peaceful retreat near Lake Biwa with an indoor public bath and a therapeutic spa tub. Relax on the sunny terrace or explore the area with free bicycle rentals. In-room WiFi ensures you stay connected.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
In-room safe
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Otsu is home to View Lodge Biwa. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley. Lake Biwa Museum and Biwako Otsukan are also worth visiting. Visit our Otsu travel guide
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3-24-7, Imakatata, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0241

What's nearby

  • Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage
    Biwako Quasi-National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Manohama Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Biwa Bridge
    4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pieri Moriyama Mall
    6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station
    11 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド びわ湖大橋店
    12 min walk
  • ラーメン与七
    15 min walk
  • 天下一品 堅田店 (Tenkaippin)
    9 min walk
  • くら寿司 堅田店
    11 min walk
  • ちゃんぽん亭総本家 堅田店
    12 min walk

About this property

View Lodge Biwa

Hotel near Lake Biwa
Consider a stay at View Lodge Biwa and take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at View Lodge Biwa boast perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Spa services

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 1 can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Luggage storage must be requested in advance of arrival.

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

VIEW LODGE BIWA Otsu
VIEW BIWA Otsu
VIEW BIWA
VIEW LODGE BIWA Otsu
VIEW LODGE BIWA Hotel
VIEW LODGE BIWA Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is View Lodge Biwa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at View Lodge Biwa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at View Lodge Biwa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at View Lodge Biwa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is View Lodge Biwa located?

Situated in Otsu, this beach hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Biwa, Pieri Moriyama Mall and Sagawa Art Museum. Ogoto Onsen and Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

View Lodge Biwa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leif

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

Summer time Lake Biwa

Check in was fast, front desk very kind and polite. Great view of lake, right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Very comfortable, owners are nice and accommodating. Near to Lake, dining and other things
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View Lodge Biwa is a really nice accommodation right on the lake shore at Manohama beach. Nice and quiet hotel with Japanese and western style rooms. The place is run by Chiaki (who is fluent in English) and her husband, who are excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kin Hei Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception. Environment is kids friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owners were exceptional! So lovely and went out of their way to accommodate us. We have never experienced such great customer service in our lives!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hostess. Very helpful and kind. Onsen was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, lovely hotel just next to the lake. Should be very popular during summer time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brielle

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

Amazing lakeside stay!!!!

We loved our stay at View Lodge! The owner was so kind and welcoming - she offered us local recommendations and helped us with everything we needed. The site has free bikes to use and kayaks or ping pong available for rent. We ate breakfast at the restaurant - it was affordable and delicious. Very traditional Japanese foods and preparation. The owners make all the food themselves! The onsen and rooms were very clean and comfortable. Great views of the lake from our room! There was mens/women’s bathrooms on each floor (not in the room) but this is typical for most traditional Japanese hotels. We hope to go back someday! We had a relaxing, lovely stay and enjoyed getting to know the owner and her family and explore the Lake Biwa area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
全てが良かった
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

けいこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
偶然ネットで見つけ、予約しました。 市街地に近かったので、食事を心配することもなく、老夫婦には気軽に楽しい旅行ができました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chiou

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

美好而溫馨的旅宿

剛好在淡季入住，以致我們成了包棟入住，屋內的暖氣、澡堂還是給得很足，感覺對店主有點不好意思。招待的是日本夫妻，老婆的英文還不錯，老公好像英文不太好。櫃檯、澡堂有營業服務時間，夜間出入也有門禁時間，就需要用密碼鎖出入。雖然我們的和式房沒有附廁所，但店主貼心的將房間安排在離廁所及茶水間很近的地方。周遭的賣店有點距離，如果沒有開車前往，記得要先自備一些需要的食物。位置緊鄰琵琶湖畔及沙灘，如果夏天這裡一定很熱鬧！！是值得再次造訪的地方！
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

????

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
公共交通機関で行くには不便な場所です。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
숙소 바로 앞 해변이라 좋습니다. 좀 오래된 건물 이지만 부분 리모델링으로 전체적으로 깨끗합니다. 다음에도 방문하고 의사 있습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

inok

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
여기 숙소의 가장 큰 장점은 호수 앞에 있는 것과 매우 친절하다는것입니다 숙소가 오래되어 청결 문제가 있습니다 에어컨이 더러웠기에 밤새 히터를 틀었을때 공기가 너무 안좋았습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
湖のほとりにあっていい景色が眺められます。 お正月に素泊まりしたのでお忙しかったのでしょう。朝イチのお風呂では床に髪がたくさん落ちてました。 食事をいただいてないので、また泊まった際にコメントします。 チェックアウト時には現金で、と言われました。 私のチェック漏れなのかもしれません。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

ヨシロウ

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
近くに食事施設がない
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

YAU WAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
整潔，提供免費單車，環境一流
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

壁が薄い？

隣の部屋で夜遅くまで宴会をやっており寝れませんでした。 サービスはとても良いです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Wai hing Rean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
屋主很親切，屋內布置很照顧有小朋友的家庭。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MINGWEI

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

十分用心的日式飯店

距離車站走路有些距離，但是環境、服務⋯一切體驗都能感受到他們用心。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

秋の琵琶湖

ツインの洋室に宿泊しました。 アジアンランプがベットサイドにあり、シンプルだけど落ち着く良い感じの部屋でした。 オーナーも奥さんも感じの良い方で、お話した印象も良かったです。 ロビーのインテリアも家族子ども向けの雰囲気であたたかい感じでした。 窓から見える琵琶湖が素敵でした。 湖畔の散歩も時期が秋で静かで宿泊して良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

サプライズでよかった

お風呂が大きくよい(^.^)夕食を出せない日があるので、あらかじめ情報がありますとありがたいです、ただしまちまでは、たくしいで最低料金です、
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Shuhei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gyeongryeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024