Pension Lakeside

3.0 star property
Lakefront pension with a private beach, in the vicinity of Biwako Valley Ski Resort

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Private beach, white sand
Basic Triple Room
Basic Cabin | Reception
Basic Room
Theatre show

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$157
21 Feb - 22 Feb

Explore the area

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218, Otsu, Shiga, 5200503
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiratopia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Omi Maiko Nakahama Swimming Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Sofa Beds and 1 Single Futon

Business Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Digital channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Otsu

At Pension Lakeside you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Biwako Valley Ski Resort and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Lake Biwa. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include a private beach and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and charcoal grills. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Otsu guest house include Shirahige Shrine and Biwako Valley.

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hiratopia - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Omi Maiko Nakahama Swimming Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ogoto Onsen - 23 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Omimaiko Station - 3 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪レストランはと 平和堂和迩店 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪讃岐ノ助 志賀店 - ‬7 min drive
  • terrace cafe
  • ‪きのした料理店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪lulufe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pension Lakeside

Lakefront pension with a private beach, in the vicinity of Biwako Valley Ski Resort
A private beach is featured. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Pension Lakeside also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Otsu pension is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Pension Lakeside offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 120 minutes per day (10-device limit)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (JPY 1,000 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Private picnics
  • Tea service

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: JPY 1000 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • There is limited hot water on site.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free for up to 120 minutes per day (10-device limit).
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Pension Lakeside Otsu
Pension Lakeside Pension
Pension Lakeside Pension Otsu
biwakonozekkeinomirareruomise

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pension Lakeside?

Pension Lakeside offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pension Lakeside?

As of 8 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pension Lakeside on 21 Feb 2026 start from AU$157.23, including 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.

Is parking available at Pension Lakeside?

Yep, Pension Lakeside has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pension Lakeside?

The closest beach to Pension Lakeside is Omi Maiko Nakahama Swimming Beach (1.9 km).

What makes Pension Lakeside a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pension Lakeside.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pension Lakeside?

No, Pension Lakeside does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pension Lakeside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pension Lakeside?

No, pets are not allowed.

Pension Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gerald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a great location away from the busy life of the city. The lake is crystal clear and great to swim in though we did not see other swimmers. The rooms are small, yet suffice. I'll probably come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

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ゆっくり眠ることができました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ジュンヤ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HSU-SHENG

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024