Located in Hikone, 2.6 miles from Hikone Castle, Biwafront Hikone provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 3.2 miles from Maibara Station, 7 miles from Taga Taisha Shrine and 10 miles from Green Park Santo. The property has a sauna, hot spring bath, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a closet, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Biwafront Hikone each room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Biwafront Hikone has a playground. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Aga Shrine is 16 miles from the hotel. Nagoya Airport is 43 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Hikone

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yuko
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel stuffs are super nice and we could receive the most welcome..
  • Natalia
    Romania Romania
    Great value, great staff, super comfy place and amazing view.
  • Octavio
    Spain Spain
    The location, the view, the hot spring, the lounge and the Japanese restaurant.
  • K
    Kylie
    United States of America United States of America
    Gorgeous facilities with a beautiful view and delicious breakfast. We were visiting from USA to see my sister studying at the next door Michigan Center. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to do the same - rooms are western style and...
  • Prangtip
    Thailand Thailand
    delicious breakfast and dinner , onzen with the view and cool breeze.
  • Ng
    Singapore Singapore
    Superb Lakeview with strong Ocean like waves. Nice clean onsen and very good dinner and breakfast.
  • Frankel
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    I travelled to hotel by taxi and the front staff respond and welcome me very fast, and they almost recognize me before I check-in with my passport. They are absolutely fabulous. I am very satisfied with dinner and breakfast, and the early booking...
  • Thunyasiri
    Singapore Singapore
    This is the best property from my trip - also one of the best I have stayed in Japan. The staffs are so kind and hospitable. The room and property are spotlessly clean. The view and the onsen are stunning and peaceful. I regret not booking for...
  • Lc
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Room is spacious with unobstructed lake view. Great onsen with outdoor pool facing Biwa lake. Food is very good, free welcome drink on 10|F lounge which is cozy with lake view This stay is Value for money Great appreciation to staff and...
  • Diana
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable bed, and softest pillow we've ever had in Japan. Beautiful outlook over Lake Biwa from guest rooms and onsen.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • レストラン 旬房 淡悦(夕食)
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • レストラン 旬房 淡悦(朝食)
    • Open for
      Breakfast

Amenities of Biwafront Hikone
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tennis equipment
  • Playground
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sofa

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Suit press
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Convenience store on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Spa

    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Sauna

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Biwafront Hikone takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 3 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Biwafront Hikone

    • Yes, Biwafront Hikone is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Biwafront Hikone is 3.1 miles from the center of Hikone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Biwafront Hikone on this page.

    • Biwafront Hikone has 2 restaurants:

      • レストラン 旬房 淡悦(夕食)
      • レストラン 旬房 淡悦(朝食)
    • The prices at Biwafront Hikone may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Biwafront Hikone is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Biwafront Hikone can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet
    • Biwafront Hikone offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Playground
      • Tennis court
      • Public Bath
      • Spa facilities
      • Hot spring bath
      • Tennis equipment
      • Open-air bath
    • Room options at Biwafront Hikone include:

      • Suite
      • Twin