Experience world-class service at Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Located right beside Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a large gymnasium and tennis courts available at an additional cost. Guests can unwind at the large public baths and saunas after spending the day exercising. A free shuttle is available from JR Katata Train Station, which is a 10-minute drive away. Air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a design influenced by Lake Biwa. A fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are provided in the room. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush sets are provided for all guests, and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. All rooms feature garden or lake views. Fishing equipment and bicycle rentals are available for an extra cost, or you can enjoy the on-site planetarium. Table tennis and billiard can be enjoyed, while you can shop for gifts at the souvenir shop. Dry cleaning and currency exchange services are provided at the 24-hour front desk. The restaurant on the top floor boasts scenic views of Lake Biwa and offers cuisine prepared from local ingredients, including dishes featuring Omi beef. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel is a 40-minute drive from Enryaku-ji Temple, and 30-minutes from Kyoto Station via express train and taxi.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Marriott Hotels & Resorts
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Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Hot spring bath

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness centre

    • Fishing


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
Premium King Room with Sofa Bed and Hot Spring
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
King Room with Lake View and Hot Spring Bath
1 extra-large double bed
Superior King Room with Sofa Bed and City View
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Sakura Quality An ESG Practice
    Sakura Quality An ESG Practice

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yiu
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Nice view to the lake Very large room and enough for 3 persons Nice sauna room inside the onsen
  • Carrie
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    I booked Western room for 2 friends and Japanese room for my family of 3. The western room is newer, bigger and nicer than Japanese room. It was good that both rooms have a lake view.
  • Richa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    20 mins drive from the ski resort, it was ideal to stay here and access the resort easily. There is also a sports gymnasium with basketball and tennis courts, and a spa.
  • Maria
    Australia Australia
    Great location, incredible Kew from the room. Awesome food and staff were exceptional
  • Tsungya
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Very clean and tidy, good service, spacious and beautiful view.
  • Serene
    Singapore Singapore
    Room was spacious and view of lake biwa was amazing. Conveniently located to many attractions around Biwa
  • Aleksandar
    Singapore Singapore
    Excellent hotel right by Lake Biwa. Booked last minute during off-season after a day hike along the lake. The hotel offers a free shuttle bus from JR Katata Station every half an hour. Gym is new and equipped enough for a quick workout, the sports...
  • Yee
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Size of Room are big enough, many families , and the location is perfect
  • Roj
    Thailand Thailand
    Great​ and​ fantastic sceneric view.​ Comfortably​ and​ easy to​ Drive-in. Very​ good​ and​ super​b​ breakfast
  • Cynthia
    Singapore Singapore
    We did an upgrade to a western style room facing the lake. The lake view is beautiful.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Grill&Dining G
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The free shuttle to/from JR Katata Station operates on a fixed schedule. For more information, please contact the hotel directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

A baby cot cannot be accommodated in Japanese-style rooms. Please notify the hotel in advance if guests wish to use it.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.