Title: Garden Hotel Yamato Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Garden Hotel Yamato Travelers find serenity at this peaceful lakeside retreat in Shiga, where convenient luggage storage and late-night snack options enhance the stay ## Photo gallery for Garden Hotel Yamato ![Japanese Style Room Family room | Desk, free WiFi - Garden Hotel Yamato (Hikone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949800/37949721/7b07b707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Garden Hotel Yamato (Hikone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949800/37949721/81dca949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Garden Hotel Yamato (Hikone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949800/37949721/e7e737d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Garden Hotel Yamato (Hikone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949800/37949721/b8a3abe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Garden Hotel Yamato (Hikone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949800/37949721/4a91c7eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Garden Hotel Yamato offers a tranquil escape in Shiga. Helpful staff assist guests, and amenities like luggage storage make exploration easier. After a day of adventures, travelers appreciate the on-site vending machine for evening snacks. ## Reviews 5.8 ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=37949721&PinnedHotelID=37949721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=37949721&PinnedHotelID=37949721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 14 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=37949721&PinnedHotelID=37949721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=37949721&PinnedHotelID=37949721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=37949721&PinnedHotelID=37949721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=37949721&PinnedHotelID=37949721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=37949721&PinnedHotelID=37949721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=37949721&PinnedHotelID=37949721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Hikone travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hikone.dx6129181) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.26515%2C136.26930&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JXqXPqQqbtMAhOAr_TYO58sjoGI=) 76 Saiwai cho, Hikone, Shiga, 522-0021 ### What's nearby - ![0_AA012778](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102552/17651fbb-1f60-4abe-a5cc-ea01a56210c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hikone Castle 6 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Konki Park 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Shigaken Gokoku Shrine 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Ryotanji Temple 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Hikone Castle Museum 5 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Nagahama Station 29 min drive - Nagoya (NKM-Komaki) 69 min drive ### Restaurants - マクドナルド 8号線彦根店 9 min walk - らー麺潮騒 13 min walk - ちゃんぽん亭総本家彦根駅前本店 17 min walk - 八千代 彦根駅前 18 min walk - 岩﨑珈琲店 11 min walk ## About this property ### Garden Hotel Yamato Hotel near Lake Biwa Garden Hotel Yamato provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - A banquet hall, a vending machine and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Garden Hotel Yamato include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Extra amenities include: - Free toiletries and hairdryers - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Fridges, electric kettles and heating ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19665000/19664956/839a8467.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi Hikone - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available 8.4 Very good 738 reviews £39 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=19664956&PinnedHotelID=19664956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Lake View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11790000/11786000/11785992/a4dd1630.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa Nagahama - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Heating (climate-controlled) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention 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 ### Property is also known as Garden Hotel Yamato Hotel Garden Hotel Yamato Hikone Garden Hotel Yamato Hotel Hikone ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garden Hotel Yamato pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Garden Hotel Yamato? ### What time is check-in at Garden Hotel Yamato? ### What time is check-out at Garden Hotel Yamato? ### Where is Garden Hotel Yamato located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Garden Hotel Yamato Reviews 5.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.8 Cleanliness ### 4.4 Amenities ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 5.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Tetsuro 11 Nov 2024 駅から少し遠い ##### Tetsuro Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Takatoshi 31 Oct 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 部屋の床の絨毯はホコリだらけで気持ち悪かった。 歯ブラシは付いてたが、歯磨き粉は無く、ビックリした。 ##### Takatoshi Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### ?? 12 Oct 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities 埃がすごかった ##### ?? Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### こうじ 24 Sept 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 合宿の学生が多くてウザかった ##### こうじ Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### ?? 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities 古い趣きのあるホテルですが、フロントスタッフさんの対応が良いのでとてもよかったです。 ##### ?? Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tomohiro 15 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 若い人は気にならないかも知れないが、 衛生面から、寝るだけでも避けたい。 ##### Tomohiro Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tsutomu 19 May 2024 Liked: Staff & service 安い ##### Tsutomu Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### SHIGEO 23 Dec 2021 Liked: Staff & service #### 建物はレトロ 非常にレトロなホテルでした。 ロビーでの対応などは非常に良く、気持ち良く宿泊できました。 ##### SHIGEO Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hiroshi 29 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 非常にリーズナブル。各部屋にバス浴槽が付いているのがよかった。ベッドも広くて部屋綺麗で快適 ##### Hiroshi Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Takayuki 14 Feb 2021 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### ホテルの方が良い人 コロナの関係もあり、大部屋等は長期使用されて居ないのか？お風呂の水道から茶色い錆の水が出てきた。非常に古いタイプのホテルです。ホテルと言うより実家に帰った様な気分になりました。 到着時とチェックアウト時、ホテルの方が対応して下さいましたが、非常に気持ちの良い対応をして下さりました。 ##### Takayuki Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 2 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 出張で宿泊するにはよかったです ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### まさ, 鎌倉 4 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ファミリールームに宿泊。冷蔵庫、トイレ、風呂もあり、ゆっくりできました。また、よく寝れ、満足でした。ありがとうございました。 猫が可愛い。 ##### まさ Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Yoshitaka 25 Nov 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### 部屋の広さは良かったがタバコの臭いが気になる。 部屋も通路もタバコの臭いがしました。タバコを吸わないので快適とは言えなかったです。部屋は広く使えたところが良かったです。トイレは、シャワートイレだとありがたいですね。 ##### Yoshitaka Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 24 Nov 2019 ありがとうございました。 値段なりで良かったと思います ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### KEI 10 Sept 2024 ##### KEI Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### saki 7 May 2020 ##### saki Stayed 2 nights in May 2020 ---