Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Lake Biwa

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Body treatments, body scrubs
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Suite, 2 Single Beds, Lake View
Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Lake Biwa creates a serene backdrop for Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa. Visitors relax in the indoor public bath, book spa treatments, and enjoy local and international dishes at the レイクビュー buffet. The property includes shopping options, and rooms have WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$111
14 Oct - 15 Oct

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View (Japanese Western Style)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Japanese Western Style)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, Japanese style, 4 futon beds, Lake side

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Junior Suite, Japanese-Western style, 2 single beds and 2 futon beds, Lake side

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Lakeside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Nagahama is home to Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa. Gransnow Okuibuki and Kunimidake Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Keiunkan Garden and Nagahama Railway Square. Rosa & Berry Tawada and Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Map
38 Oshima-cho, Nagahama, Shiga-ken, 526-0066

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Keiunkan Garden - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yanmar Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kaiyodo Figure Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kurokabe Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Nagahama Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • 中華酒場 蟻の巣
  • ‪長浜浪漫ビール - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪伊吹山珈琲店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪博多ラーメン たい風 長浜店 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪成駒屋 - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Upscale hotel near Lake Biwa
Consider a stay at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa and take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub or a body treatment. The on-site local and international cuisine buffet restaurant, レイクビュー, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and hot springs on-site
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Karaoke, a lift and luggage storage
Room features
All 362 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Deep-soaking baths, bidets and free toiletries
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Parking on site (JPY 500 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,630 to 3,800 for adults and JPY 1,815 to 2,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sazanami
  • レイクビュー

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 13 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3630 to 3800 for adults and JPY 1815 to 2000 for children
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from 19 July to 31 August
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Nagahama Royal Hotel
Nagahama Royal
Nagahama Royal Onsen Hotel
Hotel Resorts NAGAHAMA
Resorts NAGAHAMA
Hotel Resorts NAGAHAMA
Mercure Biwa & Spa Nagahama
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort Spa
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa Hotel
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa Nagahama
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa Hotel Nagahama

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa on 14 Oct 2025 start from NZ$107.41, 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 Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is available for JPY 500 per night.

What time is check-in at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa located?

Situated in Nagahama, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ho Park and Lake Biwa. Biwako Quasi-National Park and Nagahama Castle Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes. Nagahama Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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