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title: "Smile Hotel Otsu Seta, Otsu: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Smile Hotel Otsu Seta in Otsu: rated 7.6 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★ · Hospitality Operations
# Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Kusatsu, Otsu, Japan

7.6 ·  Good 3,519 reviews ·  #26 #26 of 30 in Otsu ·  5.4 Location score
## About Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is a hotel in Kusatsu, Otsu, Japan. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 3,519 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 9.8 km from the centre of Otsu. The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 50 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 94

- **Floors:** 9

- **Chain:** Hospitality Operations

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

1-13-11 Ogaya

## How Smile Hotel Otsu Seta scores

Better rated than 16% of hotels in Otsu

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **5.4**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Otsu average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **71**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **83**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">瀬田駅</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">130 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">50 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">112 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Otsu</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   新田開発発祥之地 碑940 m
-   明治天皇御東遷御駐輦之所950 m
-   イオンモール草津展望台1.9 km

## Smile Hotel Otsu Seta: in detail

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a refrigerator available in select accommodations. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hotel offering vending machines. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the massage, conveniently situated within the hotel.

### Compare

## Compare Smile Hotel Otsu Seta with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

### How do guests rate Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 3,519 reviews, which is better than 16% of rated hotels in Otsu.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Smile Hotel Otsu Seta from the airport?

The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 50 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Smile Hotel Otsu Seta have?

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta has 94 rooms on 9 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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