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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Property amenity
Cleanliness standards
Property entrance
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 900 per person)
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

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩53,068
₩58,379 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Otsu is home to Smile Hotel Otsu Seta. Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Lake Biwa Museum and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting.
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1-3-11, Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga, 520-2144

What's nearby

  • Ishiyamadera Temple - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 18 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Kyoto University - 23 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Seta Station - 2 min walk
  • Keihan Yamashina - 11 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大衆酒場 三本松 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪食悦家 かなめ Deux - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪うどん 虹や - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ミライザカ　瀬田駅前店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Hotel near Lake Biwa
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 94 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 800 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; JPY 900 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 900 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 800 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is Smile Hotel Otsu Seta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

As of Aug 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta on Sep 15, 2025 start from ₩53,068, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Self parking is available for JPY 800 per night.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Otsu Seta located?

Situated in Otsu, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Aeon Mall Kusatsu and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lake Biwa. Ishiyamadera Temple is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Seta Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 243 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Staff & service
a little older and run down but staff were lovely and had a good stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GHAN SHYAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Pengkuei

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
An aging hotel that needs a bit of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I made a
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

けんた

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nishimura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was old and smell in the toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshiyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

たかよし

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
たいへん過ごしやすかったです！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ヨシユキ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
リラックス出来る部屋だった
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MASAYUKI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

yasuhiro

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
周りの食べ物が美味しく又泊まりたいです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kosuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

??

Liked: Staff & service
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitsukiyo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

りゅういちろう

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
広くて安くて、ベットが快適です。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

YOSHIE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

ひろし

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Takahiro

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

カズオ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ひでのぶ

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ノブタカ

Disliked: Cleanliness
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。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YASUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025