Avg. for September
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Avg. for September
Nightly prices at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta average US$36 in the cheapest month (June) and US$85 in the most expensive month (November), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$37 |
| February | US$37 |
| March | US$49 |
| April | US$50 |
| May | US$45 |
| June | US$36 |
| July | US$44 |
| August | US$79 |
| September | US$73 |
| October | US$76 |
| November | US$85 |
| December | US$50 |
Most expensive: November (~US$85)
Cheapest: June (~US$36)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Banquet facilities
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
Lake Biwa (1.2 Miles)
Aeon Mall Kusatsu (1.4 Miles)
Otsu City Science Museum (2.6 Miles)
Ishiyamadera Temple (2.9 Miles)
Otsu Port (4.9 Miles)
Lake Biwa Canal (5.1 Miles)
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258 ft²
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Based on 4,175 verified reviews
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Smile Hotel Otsu Seta, travellers repeatedly praise the convenient location by Seta Station and the friendly, helpful staff, while some report corridor and neighboring-room noise that can travel and disturb light sleepers.
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7 Apr 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
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28 Mar 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
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9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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19 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of JPY 800 per night.
A buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 1200 per person.
Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 10:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive after midnight should contact the property in advance.
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Ishiyamadera Temple. It is approximately 11.1 miles (17.8 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 11.2 miles (18 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, although specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta in Otsu typically average around US$52 a night for two guests, ranging from US$31 to US$116 on peak dates.
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta in Otsu undercuts all 15 of 15 comparable hotels nearby and sits well below the local typical rate, which is about US$75 a night for peers; that gap helps explain the lower cost. Its location near Lake Biwa and appeal to families and business travellers positions the hotel as a practical, value-focused choice rather than a niche boutique stay.
June is the cheapest month to stay at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta in Otsu, averaging US$41 a night; November is the priciest, averaging US$94. June’s lower rates come even though the quietest month for visitors is different.
Visit Smile Hotel Otsu Seta in February for the lightest crowds—demand dips to its lowest point then. Expect the busiest period around September when demand peaks.
Set in Shiga Prefecture, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta in Otsu is handy for visitors heading to Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Museum and Ishiyamadera Temple, and is a convenient base for families and business travellers. The hotel also works well for guests planning sports or leisure activities around the lake.
The current price at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta in Otsu is US$41 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 45% below its US$72 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between US$28 and US$146.
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