Ratings based on 102 Verified Reviews
4.3 Room cleanliness
4.3 Service & staff
4.3 Room comfort
4.2 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Sep 2024
If you are looking for a remote lake get away in northern Otsu this is ideal. This location suits the out door adventure types who want to be away from Otsu city. The lake was an amazing place to swim. What also would be a Great Lake side party atmosphere and relaxation with a group of friends. Amazing cleanliness despite the overall facility being quite old. However rooms and common room air conditioned which was a life saver in the hight of a Japanese summer.
The Hostel is not located near any shops and not close to the train station so be prepared to do some serious walking or better rent a bike whilst you are there.
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 Aug 2024
For the price you pay, it’s good value for money. Great facilities, right near the lake and if you’re in a dorm your area is relatively large compared to most hostels. Only let down was the really uncomfortable pillow provided and there tends to be lots of noisy children as they host soccer camps.
by A verified traveler
Dated but convenient
Posted 28 Jun 2024 on HotelsThe hotel was conveniently located near the bicycle route. Also, it the lake was walking distance. (5min) The place was outdated and charged for most complementary items like towel and tool brush. There are not restaurants near the establishment so ensure to bring food. The hostel restaurant had only two options to pick from.
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Jul 2024 by J-Hoppers Biwako Guesthouse, Hotel Management
Thank you for staying with us.
by A verified traveler
Disappointed
Posted 14 May 2024 on HotelsWe booked this hostel because being so close to the lake and having access to the BBQs. Upon arrival we needed to take a 30 min train to the grocery store, bought supplies for the bbq. When coming back we saw the sign that it’s ¥1500 per person to use them. Rip off. We cooked upstairs for free. The room wasn’t very clean with many hairs. The onsen had many hairs. The staff were not friendly or welcoming. Very inconvenient place from the station with nothing close by. 30 min walk to the 7/11.
Comment from Hotel Management
13 Sep 2024 by J-Hoppers 琵琶湖ゲストハウス , Hotel Management
ご滞在ありがとうございました。BBQの施設利用料にはお皿、お箸、コップ、網、トングが含まれております。清掃、対応について改善できるよう努力してまいります。ご指摘ありがとうございます。
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Nov 2023
by A verified traveler
Wonderful stay:-)
Posted 19 Apr 2023 on HotelsMet lovely people. Eric was amazing, taking me to the shop to buy groceries and stopping at beautiful shrines in the one go. Thank you!
Comment from Hotel Management
3 May 2023 by J-Hoppers Biwako Guesthouse , Hotel Management
We are glad you enjoyed.Thank you for staying with us! Hope to see you again!
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Apr 2023
Bit of a walk from the station (if you go at night it is VERY dark, but still safe!) but the scenery is beautiful
Comment from Hotel Management
7 Apr 2023 by J-Hoppers Biwako Guesthouse , Hotel Management
Yes, it is very dark to get our place.But very simple way. Thank you for staying with us.
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Nov 2021
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Dec 2020 on Hotels
They have free drinks(tea, coffee...), clean shiny kitchen facilities, free Netflix or YouTube on big screen and lake view balcony..etc...I loved them all!
It was nice and chill during my stay.
by A verified traveler
Nice place
Posted 25 Jul 2020 on HotelsThe room and restroom are clean.good service!thanks
