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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi - Smile Hotel Otsu Seta (Otsu)
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Located near Lake Biwa, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta offers a serene escape. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, unwind with the day's news, and connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room. With luggage storage and meeting rooms available.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is $33
$36 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1-3-11, Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga, 520-2144

What's nearby

  • Aeon Mall Kusatsu - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Takebe Taisha Shrine - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 23 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 55 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive
  • Seta Station - 2 min walk
  • Minami-Kusatsu Station - 3 min drive
  • Ishiyama Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪おととや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪うどん 虹や - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪大衆酒場 三本松 - ‬2 min walk
  • 鳥貴族 瀬田店

About this property

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

When you stay at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Biwa. Free perks include WiFi and wired internet.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 94 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (JPY 800 per night)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 900 per person

Parking

  • Self parking costs JPY 800 per night

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Smile Hotel Seta
Smile Otsu Seta
Smile Seta
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Otsu
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Does Smile Hotel Otsu Seta offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Yes. Self parking costs JPY 800 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Smile Hotel Otsu Seta like?

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is just a short 2-minute walk from Seta Station.

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Reviews

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
GHAN SHYAM, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was fine for two nights, but like all Japanese hotel rooms it’s super small, more suitable for one person as we were 2, and with suitcase we were on top of each other. That being said, at least the room had a window and the room was super clean
uwe, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

a little older and run down but staff were lovely and had a good stay :)
Ella, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
tong, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

An aging hotel that needs a bit of renovation.
Pengkuei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

When I made a
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Older hotel pre key card era.
Rex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good
けんた, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Property is a bit old. All light is off if you removed key, not very convenient at times.
Gerry, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The room was old and smell in the toilet.
Nishimura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

フロントの女性方が丁寧に、とても明るく対応くださいました。 質の良い接客で、大変満足しています。
MAIKO, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

客室も広く、清掃も行き届いていて、シーツ交換も完璧でした。駅も徒歩１分。素晴らしい環境、施設です。
NANAMI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

立地も良く快適に過ごせました。
akitoshi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

良かった
Masayoshi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

設備は古くて、入室した時にお掃除の仕方に気になる点も見られましたが、スタッフの方の対応はとても良く、駅近で便利良く、滞在期間中は快適に過ごせました。こちらに目当てのイベントがよくあるので、次回も利用できたらいいなと思います。
Akiko, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

シャワーの出力があり、とても気持ち良くお湯を浴びることができました。
Toshiyuki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

たいへん過ごしやすかったです！
たかよし, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

リラックス出来る部屋だった
ヨシユキ, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

周りの食べ物が美味しく又泊まりたいです。
yasuhiro, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

ドアの隙間が大きいため廊下の音が凄く気になって、寝ていると何度か目が覚めた！ ユニットバスに湯を張ろうとしたら、浴槽に髪の毛が沢山あって気持ち悪かった。
??, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

広くて安くて、ベットが快適です。
りゅういちろう, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

駅から近いこと、近くにコンビニ、飲食店が多いこと、宿泊料金が安いこと、部屋も綺麗こと等
カズオ, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

とても快適に過ごせました！
NAOMI, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

立地がよく、周りに飲食店も多いのが便利です。
CHIZURU, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

ホテル周辺の利便性が良い。 駐車場が少ない（事前に電話予約必要） ことが不便。 ホテル全体は普通に満足しました。
ノブタカ, 1-night trip