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7.4

538 reviews

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

38 Oshima Cho Nagahama Shi, Shiga, 526-0066, Japan

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Restaurant

Free shuttle

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Sauna

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Hot spring bath

Mountain view

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa is a dazzling five-star hotel in Nagahama, Japan, just 0.7mi from the city center. Address: 38 Oshima Cho Nagahama Shi. It’s a stylish beacon for travelers seeking comfort with a touch of local charm.

Breakfast is on the menu, and the property stacks up with a restaurant, a free shuttle service, private parking (extra charges), and meeting/banquet facilities. For relaxation, there’s a sauna and a hot spring bath, plus air conditioning, massage (extra charges), and a 24-hour front desk. Room highlights include mountain and lake views, non-smoking rooms, an elevator with upper floors accessible, a garden, bidet, and bathtub.

Reviews total 538, and the price starts from $60. This combination makes Nagahama a tasty stopover for those chasing value and vibes near the lakefront.

On-site dining centers around レイクビュー, a lake-view restaurant that pairs local charm with contemporary flavors. A free shuttle service helps with travel plans, and private parking is available for an extra charge. For gatherings, meeting and banquet facilities are available, and the front desk operates 24 hours a day to assist guests. Accepted payment methods are Visa, JCB, Mastercard, and American Express, with cash not accepted.

After a day of lake-side exploration, unwind with a sauna and a hot spring bath. Rooms offer mountain or lake views and are non-smoking, with amenities including a garden, a bidet, and a bathtub, plus air conditioning for year-round comfort.

With 538 reviews, this Nagahama lakeside retreat is described as a five-star haven near Lake Biwa, prized for value and vibes by travelers.

Closest airports

Chūbu Centrair International Airport

47.1mi

Osaka International Airport

61.9mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free shuttle

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Sauna

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Hot spring bath

Mountain view

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Bathtub

Rooms

Classic Twin Room with Lake View  in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Classic, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View

2 Twin Beds

390 sqft

Lake view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The air-conditioned family room offers a TV, executive lounge access, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Modern Japanese-Style Room with Tatami Area in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Modern Japanese Style, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

2 Futon Mat Beds

410 sqft

Lake view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The air-conditioned family room provides a TV, tatami, executive lounge access, a wardrobe as well as lake views. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

Standard Single Room with Mountain View in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Room - 1 Twin, Mountain View

1 Twin Bed

150 sqft

Mountain view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The air-conditioned single room provides a TV, executive lounge access, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Classic Japanese Style with Four Futon Lake View in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Classic Japanese Style, Lake View

4 Futon Mat Beds

390 sqft

Lake view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The air-conditioned family room features a TV, tatami, executive lounge access, a wardrobe as well as lake views. The unit has 4 futons.

Classic Room with Tatami Area - Lake Side in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Classic, 2 Twin Beds, Lakeside

2 Twin Beds

4 Futon Mat Beds

615 sqft

Lake view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The spacious air-conditioned family room features a TV, tatami, executive lounge access, a wardrobe as well as lake views. The unit has 2 beds and 4 futons.

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Junior Suite, Lakeside

775 sqft

Refrigerator

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The spacious air-conditioned suite features a TV, executive lounge access, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room - 3 Bed, Lake View

390 sqft

Free wifi

Refrigerator

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The air-conditioned family room provides a TV, executive lounge access, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as lake views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Superior Twin Room with Mountain View in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View

2 Twin Beds

225 sqft

Mountain view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The unit offers 2 beds.

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Classic, 1 Bed, Mountain View

150 sqft

Free wifi

Refrigerator

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The air-conditioned single room features a TV, executive lounge access, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

Classic Single Room with Mountain View in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Classic, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

1 Twin Bed

150 sqft

Mountain view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Standard Twin Room with Lake View in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Room - 2 Twin, Lake View

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

390 sqft

Lake view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Standard Single Room with Mountain View in Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

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Twin Room, Mountain View, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

150 sqft

Mountain view

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Guest reviews

7.4

538 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Kit

9.1

May 2024

We had a room with frontal views of the sea and Nagahama Castle and a sprawling park. Breakfast was exceptional with a good mix of western items. There were regular free shuttle services to the train station which was only a 15 minutes walk away. On the eastern side of the station are interesting streets with many small shops offering local food, pastries and souvenirs. We even managed to fit in a day trip to Hikone Castle.

The room wasn't dirty yet it seemed dusty. We felt better the next day when we asked the room to be cleaned and beddings and linen changed.

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David

9.1

November 2024

Great location overlooking Lake Biwa, and about a ten minute walk from the train station. From my room, I had a view of Nagahama Castle and the park as well as Lake Biwa. Very spacious room, with a sitting area right by the window. Excellent buffet breakfast and especially dinner. Nice big rocky rotemburo.

Expensive. Unsecured wi-fi. You can clearly hear footsteps from the room above. A bit worn. Rather crowded in the dining area.

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Chia-hua

10

May 2024

Public bath was modern and chic. It was quite spacious so even though there were many people, it didn’t feel crowded. No limitations on tattoos, etc. The complimentary vinegar drinks, tea, and amazake were excellent. Relaxation lounge was wonderful; indeed relaxing. The room was Japanese-style, spacious, and had a view of the sea and mountains. Great experience for anyone who wants the “traditional Japanese experience.” Toothbrushes in the room were (partially) made of bamboo, which was also a nice surprise for the environment. There is wifi in the room! Booking says there isn’t wifi, but there is, so that was a pleasant surprise.

I opted out of breakfast. Mainly because it was a little on the expensive side. I kind of regret not going for it because the pictures look great.

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Olympia

8.2

November 2024

Clean, comfortable and very spacious. Most of the rooms have fabulous views of beautiful lake Biwa (the others look towards the town and the mountains beyond). All inclusive buffet dinner and breakfast, with a huge choice of delicious dishes including Japanese, European and Asian cuisines. I also enjoyed the big indoor and outdoor onsen baths.

Our non-smoking room had a distinct smell of cigarette, and its decor was looking a little worn.

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Rumei

9.1

October 2024

I really liked the aesthetic and the atmosphere. The hotel room was clean and organized. The breakfast buffet had a variety of dishes and they all tasted great. There was also a lot of activities to keep you occupied such as ping pong, a swimming pool and hot springs.

Although the hotel was great, its price was way out of budget for one night. The situation wasn’t great, as there weren’t things to do outside the hotel

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Damian

10

December 2024

The resort is an older building, but spacious. Large clean and very comfortable rooms. Kind of customer oriented rather being profit oriented. There are much free selections available to all. The staff is great too. We truly enjoyed our stay.

The step to the bathroom is over 20 centimeters high. Kind of high for old knees.

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Livia

10

October 2024

Beautiful locatiot at lake Biwa with winderful view, onsen and sauna, spacious room, amazing staff and services. We didn't have breakfast or dinner, we tried the complimemtary night cap and it was very pleasant. Overall a nice, relaxing stay

The hotel was a bit "retro" and could use modernisation.

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Tyas

10

January 2025

Great location with good car accessibility and parking space. Very wide range of breakfast options with choice from Japanese, Chinese and Western cuisine. Clean and relaxing public bath space. Free drinks and snacks in the lobby lounge area included in the price.

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Tyas

10

February 2025

Stayed for 5 days and had an extremely comfortable stay. Huge breakfast buffet. Free drinks and snacks in the lobby. Free drinks in the spa lounge area. I had a relaxed, all-in stay.

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Pierre

10

June 2024

Fabulous gourmet buffet breakfast, many foods and choices. Included local dishes and delicacies. I will return just for the buffet, although the rest of the hotel was great too, including kind and friendly staff

More time spent there would have been better :)

Points of Interest Around Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Attractions

Lake Biwa

7.9mi

Hosen-in Temple

29.9mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Restaurant

Free shuttle

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Sauna

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Hot spring bath

Mountain view

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Bathtub

Stay rules - Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property