View Lodge Biwa

3.0 star property
Beach location and hot tub

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Exterior
Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View | In-room safe, free WiFi
Lobby
Lobby
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

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

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
3-24-7, Imakatata, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0241

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ogoto Onsen - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 21 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Mount Hiei - 28 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 15 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪与七 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪タピックス 堅田店 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪BREZZA - ‬17 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 bicycle rentals, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at View Lodge Biwa have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

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
Cribs (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 onsite 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is View Lodge Biwa located?

Situated in Otsu, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Biwa Bridge and Lake Biwa. Pieri Moriyama Mall and Sagawa Art Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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View Lodge Biwa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

Nice, lovely hotel just next to the lake. Should be very popular during summer time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

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

Very friendly reception. Environment is kids friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

숙소 바로 앞 해변이라 좋습니다. 좀 오래된 건물 이지만 부분 리모델링으로 전체적으로 깨끗합니다. 다음에도 방문하고 의사 있습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10

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

近くに食事施設がない
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

整潔,提供免費單車,環境一流
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2023