Must-see hotels in Meghalaya

  • Ri Kynjai

    Shillong

    This superbly designed resort among lush woodlands is a gem of a getaway. Abundant use of wood, thatch and earth tones gives a soothingly rustic feel, but…

  • Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort

    Meghalaya

    Run by an affable Khasi woman, this delightful resort is 15km southwest of Cherrapunjee but only 4km from Tyrna. It has inviting rooms in the main…

  • Heritage Club Tripura Castle

    Shillong

    The classiest hotel in town is installed in part of the mansion and estate of the former royal family of Tripura, up a quiet road 3km southeast of the…

  • Hotel Centre Point

    Shillong

    Right by the Police Bazar roundabout, the Centre Point is the best centrally located hotel. Run by professional and helpful staff, it has smart rooms with…

  • Jiva Resort

    Meghalaya

    Opened in 2017, Jiva's 10 suites, ranged along a plant-decked hallway, all have big quarter-circle bathtubs and great valley and hill views. At weekends…

  • Aerodene Cottage

    Shillong

    Rooms at this appealing guesthouse on a quiet lane are set around the owner's orchid-filled garden. They vary from cosy ground-floor rooms with an English…

  • Sa-i-Mika Resort

    Meghalaya

    Two groups of rustic but comfortable stone-walled, tin-roofed cottages are scattered across a hillside 2km west of Cherrapunjee (3km by road). On first…

  • Maple Pine Farm

    Shillong

    A great off-the-grid place to kick back, Canadian-and-Khasi-owned Maple Pine Farm sits in a peaceful green valley below Mawphlang village, about 28km…

  • Baba Tourist Lodge

    Shillong

    Popular with budget travellers, Baba's entrance is practically hidden below street level. It has clean, spartan accommodation in rooms behind the prim…

  • Café Shillong Bed & Breakfast

    Shillong

    A typically quaint 'Old Shillong' bungalow has been expertly modernised to provide seven mostly large rooms (some in a newer building) with a bygone-days…

  • Rikman Continental

    Meghalaya

    Just seconds from Tura's central market and transport booths is this ultra-welcoming place. The more expensive, upper-floor rooms are equipped with AC,…

  • Gateway Hotel

    Shillong

    These spacious rooms have been renovated with eclectic objects, framed weaving panels and a pleasing contemporary style. It's a well-run place with its…

  • Earle Holiday Home

    Shillong

    This hotel has character even if it's a little disorganised. The cheaper rooms are original half-timbered affairs in a classic 1920 Shillong hill house…

  • Pateng Homestay

    Meghalaya

    Just 100m from the taxi stand in the middle of town, Pateng has three plain but very clean little rooms, run by a hospitable family who will provide…

  • Polo Orchid

    Meghalaya

    Polo Orchid has clusters of rooms, suites, villas and cottages, plus two restaurants and bars, set on a clifftop overlooking Seven Sisters Falls and the…

  • Serene Homestay

    Meghalaya

    Five minutes from the famous Nongriat double-decker root bridge, popular Serene Homestay provides sheets, blankets, mosquito nets, fans and inexpensive…

  • Blueberry Inn

    Shillong

    Down a quiet lane, this place has large cosy rooms with fluffy beds, clean bathrooms and a range of small comforts, but the mostly brown decor that must…

  • Hotel Boulevard

    Shillong

    The Boulevard provides plain, clean rooms in grey, brown and white, with snug beds, tea and coffee makers and a semi-contemporary feel. The top-floor pure…

  • Hotel Rainbow

    Shillong

    This place has pleasant rooms with wood panelling and tasteful traditional decor. Expect some street noise in front rooms, as it's on a main thoroughfare.

  • Hotel Sundare

    Meghalaya

    The Sundare has old fashioned but decently maintained rooms in a conveniently central location.

  • Baghmara Tourist Lodge

    Meghalaya

    The pleasantly quiet Tourist Lodge commands outstanding views but has amateurish service. Baghmara is a small town on the Someshwari River, close to the…

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