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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae, Otsu

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About the Hotel

1-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144

APA Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae is located near key cultural sites in Otsu, Japan, making it a strategic base for exploration. Unique features include a welcome drink of spring water from Mount Fuji on arrival. The hotel offers a range of amenities, from modern room facilities to eco-friendly products. It aims to provide comfort and convenience for both leisure and business travelers.

Location

APA Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae is conveniently located within a short distance from major attractions such as Ishiyama-dera and Lake Biwa. The nearest train station, Seta Station, is just a minute’s walk from the hotel, providing easy access to public transportation. Additionally, Kansai International Airport is 40.5 miles away, easily reachable via train.

Rooms

All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and slippers. For added convenience, an electric kettle and tea/coffee maker are provided in each accommodation. Complimentary wireless Internet access is also available in all guest rooms.

Eat & Drink

Café Figaro, located on the third floor, serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. with meals priced at a reasonable rate. A variety of vending machines for drinks and snacks are available, ensuring guests have access to refreshments throughout their stay. Meals may feature seasonal dishes, providing a taste of local cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features facilities measuring 2044 square feet for meetings and events. Amenities include 24-hour reception, laundry services, and bike or car rental options. Guests can also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services, ensuring a comfortable stay that caters to both leisure and business needs.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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12 m² 
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10 m² 
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10 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Otsu 4.6 mi
Airports
Itami (ITM) 38.5 mi
Kobe (UKB) 57.4 mi
Train
御陵駅(京都) 7.1 mi
蹴上駅(京都) 7.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Pants press

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144
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1-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144
Nearby
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Gyoza No Osho Seta
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Lotteria Seta Eki-Mae
300 ft
1-10-1 Ogaya
Japanese Dining Watami Seta Ekimae
200 ft
1-13-11 Ogaya Smile Hotel Otsu Seta 1F
Torikizoku Seta
200 ft
1-13-11 Ogaya Smile Hotel B1
Ekimae Uochu
300 ft
1-13-13 Ogaya
Seafood Charcoal Grill Tomori
200 ft
1-16-6 Ogaya Sun Life Seta 1F
Bonraku
200 ft
1-16-6 Ogaya
artisanal bakery Baobab no ki
300 ft
1-11-11 Ogaya
Shun Sen Mi Hottokeya Seta
300 ft
1-11 Ogaya
Taj Mahal Everest Seta
500 ft
1-16-14 Ogaya
Hakkenden Seta
400 ft
1-14-16 Ogaya
Restaurant Rukawa
700 ft
1-14-18 Ogaya

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
80%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Convenient Location
Friendly Staff
Slightly Small Rooms
Limited English
8.0/10
Great
Rooms
8.0
Location
9.3
Service
8.3
Dining
7.5
Guest reviews
8.0/10
based on 10 reviews
7.8
7.8/10based on 1286 reviews
Ray
United States of America, May  2024
8.6/10

The hotel exceeded my expectations, offering well-equipped rooms and friendly service. The location was superb with easy access to transportation and dining options. The dining experience was good with a variety of food choices. The facilities were satisfactory, making for a pleasant stay overall.

Rooms
9.0
The room was better equipped than I had imagined, providing all the amenities hotels in Japan usually have. It was clean and comfortable.
Service
8.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful, despite their limited English skills. They made me feel cared for during my stay.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was extremely good, being very close to the JR and bus station, with many restaurants and convenience shops nearby.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were good, with a mix of Western and Japanese food available in buffet style.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities met my expectations, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.
Phil
United States of America, May  2024
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The location is extremely convenient, close to the Seta Station with various restaurants and shops nearby. The rooms were decent, ideal for a business trip, but a bit warm for my liking. Despite some minor complaints, it's a nice place to stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms provided everything I needed for a business trip, including a comfortable bed, Wi-Fi connection, and a shower/bath.
Service
8.0
The staff were very friendly and helpful during my stay, despite encountering a minor issue with our booking.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location near the Seta Station was extremely convenient, with plenty of nearby dining and shopping options.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered a variety of food choices, both Western and Japanese, which was quite enjoyable and convenient.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory and met my needs for a comfortable stay.
Eric
United States of America, April  2024
8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was quite comfortable with basic yet cozy rooms equipped with all the essential amenities you'd expect in a Japanese hotel. Despite being slightly smaller than anticipated, the room was adequate for my needs. The proximity to the breakfast room on the third floor did make it a bit noisy in the morning, but overall, it was a decent stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were basic but comfortable, with all the necessary amenities.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful, despite some language limitations.
Location
9.0
The location was extremely convenient, being close to both the JR and bus stations, as well as having various dining and convenience options nearby.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were varied, with buffet-style meals available at different price points.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory, offering all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
John
United States of America, March  2024
8.8/10

The hotel surprised me with its spacious rooms and a good view, although the warmth was a bit much for my liking. The service, despite language barriers, was very helpful and caring. The location is extremely convenient, just meters away from the Seta train station. The dining options were pleasing with a mix of Western and Japanese foods.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms seemed more spacious than the photos suggested, but it was a bit warm for me. I had to turn the chair sideways to sit at the desk.
Service
9.0
Despite not speaking Japanese, the staff were very helpful and caring. They even explained how to order despite the language barrier.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is extremely good, very close to the JR and bus stations, making it convenient for traveling around. Just 20 minutes to Kyoto main station.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was pleasant with a buffet style offering both Western and good Japanese food options.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offers a variety of dining choices, with good Japanese and Western options.
Clark
United States of America, February  2024
8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was absolutely fantastic! The rooms were spacious, immaculate, and extremely comfortable, equipped with a huge TV screen and all the amenities hotels in Japan typically offer. The service was helpful and caring despite their limited English. The location couldn’t have been better, just meters away from Seta train station with plenty of restaurants and convenience shops nearby. The dining experience, in buffet style, was okay, and the facilities were excellent.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious, immaculate, and extremely comfortable with a huge TV screen and all the amenities hotels in Japan have.
Service
8.0
The service was helpful and caring despite their limited English.
Location
10.0
The location is extremely good, not only very close to the JR and bus station but also surrounded by many restaurants and convenience shops.
Dining
7.0
The dining is in buffet style.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch.
Rachel
United States of America, September  2023
8.4/10

My stay at the hotel was definitely a pleasant experience overall. The rooms, although slightly smaller than expected from the photos, were still spacious, immaculate, and extremely comfortable, with the added bonus of a huge TV screen featuring channels like the BBC. The service provided by the staff was top-notch, as they were very friendly and helpful during my entire stay. The location of the hotel was extremely convenient, being just meters away from Seta train station and surrounded by various dining options and convenience stores. The dining experience, while not exceptional, was satisfactory, with a buffet style offering that was decent enough. Overall, the facilities provided were great, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, immaculate, and extremely comfortable with a huge TV screen and the BBC.
Service
9.0
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
The location is extremely good, being very close to the JR and bus station, as well as surrounded by many restaurants and convenience shops.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was okay with buffet-style options available.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities at the hotel were great.
Christian
United States of America, June  2023
8.0/10

I had a nice stay at the hotel, perfect for a business trip. The rooms were spacious, larger than expected from the photos, but a bit warm for my liking. The staff were helpful and caring despite their limited English skills. The location was extremely convenient, close to JR and bus stations, with many nearby restaurants and shops. The dining options were good, with a mix of Western and Japanese cuisine.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were large and seemed more spacious than the photos would suggest.
Service
8.0
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
The hotel is extremely convenient, located very close to the JR and bus station with plenty of dining and shopping options nearby.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were good with a variety of pricing and buffet-style service.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers diverse dining options with both Western and Japanese food.
Richard
United States of America, June  2023
7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room was spacious, immaculate, and extremely comfortable, with a huge TV screen showing BBC. However, it was a bit noisy on the 3rd floor close to the breakfast room in the mornings. The staff have limited English but were helpful and caring. The location was very convenient, just outside Seta station on the JR line, making it easy to reach Kyoto main station in about 20 minutes. The dining option was buffet style, and the breakfast was average. The hotel facilities were satisfactory, though not exceptional.

Rooms
8.0
The room was spacious, immaculate, and extremely comfortable.
Service
7.0
The staff, despite their limited English, were helpful and caring.
Location
9.0
The location was very convenient by the JR line just outside Seta station.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average with buffet-style breakfast.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory.
Katie
United States of America, June  2023
8.4/10

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at this hotel. The rooms, though slightly smaller than expected from the photos, were still comfortable and clean. The staff, despite their limited English, were incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was superb with easy access to transportation and nearby dining options. The dining experience offered a good variety of both Western and Japanese food. The facilities were well-kept and added to a pleasant overall experience.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms felt slightly smaller than they appeared in the photos but were still comfortable and clean.
Service
9.0
The staff, despite the language barrier, were very friendly and caring, even helping us with a lost booking.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is extremely convenient, with easy access to transportation, restaurants, and convenience stores.
Dining
8.0
The dining options provided a good mix of Western and Japanese food, catering to different preferences.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and added to the positive stay experience.
Convenient Location
Slightly Small Rooms
Alexander
United States of America, May  2023
8.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located just meters away from Seta train station, offering easy access to Osaka and beyond. The rooms, although basic, provide a comfortable stay with typical Japanese amenities. The service is friendly and helpful, despite some language limitations. The dining options are good, with a mix of Western and Japanese cuisine available.

Rooms
8.0
The room was basic but quite comfortable, equipped with all the amenities you would expect in a Japanese hotel.
Service
8.0
The service was very helpful and caring, even with their limited English skills.
Location
9.0
The hotel is extremely conveniently located near Seta Station, with plenty of convenience stores and ramen options in the vicinity.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were good, offering a mix of Western and Japanese food in buffet style.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate and met my needs during my stay.
Convenient Location
Basic Rooms
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