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Lakeview Escape with Unforgettable Hospitality

umiam· 4.8 · 155 stays
“A homestay in Meghalaya, with views of Umiam Lake. The rooms are lovely, clean, and spacious. Enjoy breakfast and dinner on the terrace, as many guests have. The staff are attentive and always smiling. "Very peaceful and relaxing," as one guest put it.”
8 bedroomsSleeps 168 beds8 bathsGuest HouseBasic EssentialsHot water
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What's here
The rooms are beautifully decorated, perfectly clean, and spacious, providing a comfortable sanctuary after a day of exploring. Guests rave about the views, the food, and the overall experience. Here are a few words from previous guests: "Beautifully located amidst the woods. The homestay provides a dreamy morning, day, night and evening view 🪟 from the room or from the dining area. Very peaceful and relaxing 😌." "My partner and I stayed 2 nights... The rooms are lovely decorated and perfectly clean. The personnel is very supportive and attentive. Breakfast and dinner were tasty and can be enjoyed on the terrace with a scenic view of Umiam lake." "Me and my parents enjoyed our stay... Beautiful view of Umiam lake from the blue room. Very polite stuff with always smiling faces. Special mention for the quality of food they serve, it was really tasty."
What guests wrote

4.8· 155 stays

“I went to this place on July 2025. It was an amazing experience. This property is very clean and hygienic. The rooms are very pretty looking and spacious. They have in house kitchen. Their local cooks are very humble and helpful. The food as per the availability and locality, is good. You can have the beautiful view from your room. 10/10. The owner, manager ...”
Nilima Raj Anil
“My partner and I stayed 2 nights at this property. It is a beautiful place with a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are lovely decorated and perfectly clean. The personnel is very supportive and attentive. Breakfast and dinner were tasty and can be enjoyed on the terrace with a scenic view of Umiam lake.”
Jasmin Krähenbühl
“Me and my parents enjoyed our stay in this property. Beautiful view of Umiam lake from the blue room. Very polite stuff with always smiling faces. Special mention for the quality of food they serve, it was really tasty. Would love to visit again.”
disha dutta
“Beautifully located amidst the woods. The homestay provides a dreamy morning, day, night and evening view 🪟 from the room or from the dining area. Very peaceful and relaxing 😌. Must visit atleast once if anyone plans for umbir, barapani.”
Suma Thapa
“One of the best stays in Meghalaya. Amazing place. Great view. Amiable and helpful staff. We stayed here on our last night in Meghalaya, and left craving for more. Thanks this property for being such a lovely host.”
Adrija Das
Where you are

Umiam.

A large reservoir lake just outside Shillong — boating, a lakeside park, and pine-covered hills all around.

Best time
Oct–May
Nearest airport
Guwahati, ~30 km
Nearby
Lum Nehru Park · Water sports complex · Shillong
General area shown · exact address shared after booking
Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

This homestay is perfectly positioned for exploring the wonders of the Khasi & Jaintia Hills.

  • Living root bridges: The famous Nongriat double-decker is a challenge (3,500 steps down), but unforgettable.
  • Mawsmai & Krem Phyllut caves: Explore the underground world near Cherrapunji.
  • Umngot river at Dawki: See the glass-clear waters (best in January-March).
  • Mawlynnong & Riwai sky walk: Visit Asia's cleanest village.
  • Nohkalikai falls: Witness India's tallest plunge waterfall (340m).
Logistics

Getting there.

  • Nearest airports: Shillong (SHL) — Umroi (30km); Guwahati (GAU) (100km, the standard arrival airport).
  • Nearest railhead: Guwahati (100km).
  • Road hubs: Shillong (0km), Cherrapunji (Sohra) (53km), Dawki (95km).
Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit is October to April. The monsoon season (June-September) brings heavy rainfall (10,000mm+), which can make some attractions inaccessible. But the landscape is at its most vibrant green during this time.

Before you book

The fine print, written plainly.

Frequently asked

The questions travellers ask.

The neighbours

2 more umiam homes we love.