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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Aeon Mall Kusatsu
    4 min drive
  • Ishiyamadera Temple
    4 min drive
  • Lake Biwa Canal
    8 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    60 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non-Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, in the vicinity of Lake Biwa
This hotel features a restaurant, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a hair salon, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Aeon Mall Kusatsu. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lake Biwa and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Heian Shrine
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Cafe Figaro - This restaurant serves breakfast only.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Off-site parking available (JPY 980 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 1300-1400 for adults and JPY 1300-1400 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Figaro

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Seta Urban
APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETA-EKIMAE〉 Hotel Otsu
Seta Urban Hotel Otsu
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APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETA-EKIMAE〉 Hotel
APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETA-EKIMAE〉 Otsu
APA HOTEL〈BIWAKO SETAEKIMAE〉
Apa Biwako Seta Ekimae Otsu
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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Otsu
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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 448 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 448 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 448 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 448 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 448 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

KIJU OKAMOTO

Business traveller
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 traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They changed the name of the hotel on the exact day I was to check in, so when I got there and saw a different name on the hotel that I thought was going the be the Seta Urban Hotel and saw that it said Apa Hotel instead I had to call the Hotel just to make sure it was the correct Hotel. Other than that the hotel is in a good location right in front of the train station and restaurants and convenience stores nearby. Parking is limited so you have to call the hotel before hand to reserve a parking spot if you are coming by car.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Polar, Gifu, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the JR station
I stayed at the hotel since the JR of local transportation service was stopped by strong raining. In spite of my sudden reservation via this Expedia system, the hotel people are kind and did prompt response for me. Also the cost was not expensive. It was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Polar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Budget hotel with a lot of conveniences.
Appreciated the proximity to Kyoto without the high cost of Kyoto hotels. Also like the proximity of the Jr station right next to the hotel. Would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Neil, Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give Seta Urban a try - you won't regret it.
Excellent hotel in great location. Was only about 20 mins by train from Kyoto Central station but make sure you get a local train and NOT a special rapid express as they do not stop at Seta. The short 20 min ride was well and truly off set by the much cheaper than Kyoto price !! The lobby/lounge area was roomy and had a good supply of guide books to borrow whilst there. Breakfast in the attached cafe was very reasonably priced and excellent quality. Two combini stores right next door if the cafe was not to your liking. Staff spoke great English and were very helpful. Very close by train (2 stops) to Otsu and Lake Biwa. Although Seta is not a bona-fide tourist location it was still a great place to camp and use as a base for your adventures. Last, but not least, it is virtually right next to the station and that is a most welcome sight when you are lugging your bags..!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel good value for money
Hotel was nice room was very comfortable and more room than expected however the onsen spa on site still does not permit tattoos even though there are so many foreign visitors still caught in traditional ways