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Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

3.0 star property
Otsu hotel with restaurant

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The price is $60
includes taxes & fees
$55 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-2144

What's nearby

  • Ishiyamadera Temple - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Kyoto University - 18 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive
  • Seta Station - 2 min walk
  • Minami-Kusatsu Station - 3 min drive
  • Ishiyama Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪食悦家 かなめ Deux - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ロッテリア 瀬田駅前 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪鳥貴族瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪うどん 虹や - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

When you stay at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Biwa. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cafe Figaro, which serves breakfast. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 109 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 15

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking
  • Offsite parking nearby (JPY 980 per night)

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Cafe Figaro - This restaurant serves breakfast only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1300 to 1400 for adults, and JPY 1300 to 1400 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 980 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae 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 Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Lake Biwa (1.9 mi) and Heian Shrine (10.8 mi), along with Fushimi Inari Shrine (10.9 mi) and Kiyomizu Temple (11.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cafe Figaro.
What's the area around Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae like?
Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae is just a short 2-minute walk from Seta Station.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, close to station
Our room was larger than our other Japanese hotel experiences. It was clean and so close to the station that it is impossible to miss. Convenient grocery and take away options nearby, as well as restaurants. I was visiting family in Ishiyama, one JR stop away, which was very convenient.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hiroshi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were super friendly and amnesties nearby. Room was also great.
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Yangjin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

LAP YEE, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Steven, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

KIJU OKAMOTO, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Desiree, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cost effective
Typical APA hotel efficient and cost effective. Only gripe is the pillows which are small and hard.
John, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quick trip to Kyoto Station, Lake Biwa and surrounded attractions.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Diana, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel location. Basic hotel services, amenities.
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Excellent location. Just next to seta stn
elvis, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Polar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Polar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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..!!
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