Must-see hotels in Meghalaya

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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.

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