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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta, near Lake Biwa, offers a peaceful escape. Guests enjoy a satisfying breakfast and WiFi in each room. The property includes practical amenities like luggage storage and meeting facilities.

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 P2,428
P2,670 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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

  • 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

  • ‪おととや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 瀬田店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大衆酒場 三本松 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪うどん 虹や - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ホルモンバクダン - ‬2 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 luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
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

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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 Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta on Nov 9, 2025 start from P 2,427.71, 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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Reviews

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryuhei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅前で交通の便良し。古い建物だが特に不満はなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shigeru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
可もなく不可もなく普通のビジネスホテルです。ご時世からか宿泊料が2倍ほどに上がってます。京都市内よりはずっとましかなと思いますが。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Masayoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
良かった
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

NAOMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても快適に過ごせました！
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

CHIZURU

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
立地がよく、周りに飲食店も多いのが便利です。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

yumiko

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
駅が近かった。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Masumi

ベさ
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

shinobu

駅近は便利だが、快速が止まらないのが不便だった
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Property is a bit old. All light is off if you removed key, not very convenient at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

みずえ

ツインルームが広く、このお値段の中では大満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Man Shan

第一次過黎大津

櫻花季，京都的住宿太貴了，考慮了這邊的，反正沒來過，當周圍深度遊。 如會搭JR係真係好便利，因就在附近(瀨田站) 酒店事實是很舊了，不是用卡入房，供電是要插門匙， 花灑膠喉都好殘舊，但勝在水力很強，去水也很好， 廁所抽水弱都好似沒有一樣，建議打開少少門沖 反而有點欣賞房內有個小鬧鐘，可提醒時間。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Noriaki

なし
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katsumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
喫煙室とはいえ、ベットや浴槽周りがヤニの臭いがきつくひどすぎた。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025