View Lodge Biwa

Beach location and hot tub

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July 2025

August 2025

Experience the charm of this traditional hotel, featuring a central arched entrance and inviting outdoor seating areas.

Relax in a spacious, multi-level lounge with a central seating area and staircase, surrounded by artwork and decorative pieces.

Surrounded by serene lakeside views and majestic mountains, this tranquil setting offers a peaceful escape.

Enjoy a serene view of the beach and sea from this room's large window, featuring a comfortable seating area with a bench.

Two single beds with white duvets and patterned covers, each with a chair at the head and a nightstand nearby.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Spa
Laundry
Housekeeping
Parking included
Air conditioning

Room options

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Lake view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Toilet with electronic bidet

In-room safe

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

About the area

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
Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
Sanzen-in Temple - 21 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

Ogotoonsen station - 15 min drive
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 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 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

Languages

English, Japanese

Similar properties

Overlooking the waterfront, this hotel features a striking cylindrical tower and access to a scenic promenade.

Pool
Kids pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant

RM327 total

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

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

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 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Biwa Bridge and Lake Biwa. Pieri Moriyama Mall and Sagawa Art Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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View Lodge Biwa Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

21 Mar 2025

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

Leif

14 Jul 2024

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

31 Jul 2024

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

Lan-Yu

6 Apr 2023

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

4 Apr 2023

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

8/10 Good

けいこ

1 May 2025

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

12 Mar 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

20 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

????

28 Oct 2024

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

Kin Hei Steve

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly reception. Environment is kids friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hitomu

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leif

12 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leif

3 Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

yuji

3 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

23 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

6 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

アツコ

12 Mar 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

inok

25 Jan 2024

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

8/10 Good

Rita

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

??

7 Jan 2024

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

13 Dec 2023

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

27 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

2 Jun 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

7 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

しげまさ

6 May 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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About the area

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

View Lodge Biwa

Languages

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Spa

More

Room amenities

Bathroom

Entertainment

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

Have a question?

View Lodge Biwa Reviews

Reviews

Very good

8.6/10

8.4/10

8.4/10

7.8/10

8.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Ethan

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Home away from home

Leif

10/10 Excellent

henriette

henriette

10/10 Excellent

Lan-Yu

Lan-Yu

10/10 Excellent

Brielle

Amazing lakeside stay!!!!

Brielle

8/10 Good