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3-star hotels in Shillong
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Shillong, from Police Bazar addresses to hillside stays on the road towards Cherrapunjee.
Staying in Shillong
Shillong blends Khasi culture with British influences, seen in its churches, schools and busy markets such as Police Bazar, and it is a hub for music and education that draws visitors from across the region. The surrounding hills add waterfalls, caves and viewpoints, while the city itself keeps a relaxed pace. The list spreads out from there. The Living Roof sits 0.2 km from the centre, while Treebo Omega Stay Inn lies 7.8 km out towards Elephant Falls on the Cherrapunjee road and Woodstock Resort is 9.5 km away at 8th Mile. That range suits couples and solo travellers who want to walk central Shillong, business guests who value a 24-hour front desk and lifts, and families looking for family rooms, gardens or a pool further out. Guest ratings run from 4.9 at Hideaway Heritage Shillong to 3.7 at OYO 4740 White Orchid.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Dew Drop In
Upper Lumparing Lumsohphoh, Shillong, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFor travellers who want a quiet stay on the edge of the city, Dew Drop In sits 2.1 km from the centre in Upper Lumparing Lumsohphoh. Rooms come with balconies, patios and terraces, and guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 304 reviews. Breakfast can be taken in the room, and a car rental service plus free parking make it easy to head out to the surrounding hills. Family rooms, housekeeping and laundry service suit longer stays as much as short ones.
See Dew Drop InHideaway Heritage Shillong
Upper Risa Colony Fruit Garden Shillong, Shillong, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHideaway Heritage Shillong is the closest of the group to the centre at 1.2 km, in Upper Risa Colony. Its 4.9 rating comes from 21 reviews, the highest here. A 24 hour front desk and luggage storage help with late arrivals, while the garden and free parking give it a settled, unhurried feel. Free wifi, breakfast and room service cover the essentials; guests wanting quiet and a central address are the ones it fits best.
See Hideaway Heritage ShillongPolo Cherrapunjee Resort
Nohsngithiang Falls Mawsmai Elaka, Shillong, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay herePolo Cherrapunjee Resort stands at Nohsngithiang Falls in Mawsmai Elaka, well away from Shillong's streets, with a beach nearby and a garden. Leisure facilities are the draw: indoor pool, kids pool, fitness centre, games room, archery and badminton. Guests rate it 4.2 out of 5 from 4660 reviews, the largest review count in this list. Dining, bar and banquet options plus 24 hour front desk and free parking make it work for families and groups.
See Polo Cherrapunjee ResortLadybird Hotel
Police Bazar, Shillong, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereLadybird Hotel puts guests in Police Bazar, 1.6 km from the centre, with a restaurant on site and a buffet breakfast. A concierge and 24 hour front desk handle arrangements, and the shuttle service and free parking simplify getting around. Lifts and wheelchair accessible facilities make the property easier for guests with mobility needs, and laundry and dry cleaning services are available for longer trips. It suits business visitors and shoppers who want the market area at hand.
See Ladybird HotelHotel Heiga
Opp Sbi Malki Branch, Shillong, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereHotel Heiga is the closest to the centre in this list at 0.9 km, opposite Sbi Malki Branch. Its 4.1 rating rests on 1814 reviews. Guests get air conditioning, room service, a restaurant, bar and lounge, plus banquet space, and the 24 hour front desk, concierge and valet parking ease arrivals. Laundry, dry cleaning and iron and board cover practical needs, so it suits guests mixing work, dining and time in the city centre.
See Hotel HeigaThe Living Roof
College, Shillong, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereAt 0.2 km from the centre, The Living Roof is the most central address here. Pets are allowed, which is rare among these hotels, and there is a terrace, restaurant and pool bar on site. Family rooms, a games and entertainment programme and a beauty salon round out the offer. With 74 reviews and a 4.2 rating, it appeals to travellers who want to be on foot in the city and to those bringing a pet.
See The Living RoofThe Majestic Hotel
Me Ba Ai Plaza Polo Market Police Bazar Shillong Meghalaya 793001 India, Shillong, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThe Majestic Hotel sits at Polo Market in Police Bazar, 1.3 km from the centre, with air conditioned rooms, balconies and a terrace. Non smoking rooms, slippers and toiletries are provided, and free parking is available for guests arriving by car. Its 4.1 rating comes from 504 reviews. The location near the market makes it a straightforward base for shoppers and short city visits.
See The Majestic HotelOYO 8816 Whispering Pines
Zigzag Road Kench's Trace, Shillong, India
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOYO 8816 Whispering Pines is on Zigzag Road at Kench's Trace, 2.2 km from the centre. A 24 hour front desk and breakfast cover the basics, free wifi is included, and cribs are available for families travelling with an infant. Pets are not allowed. Guests rate it 4.1 out of 5 from 383 reviews. It suits travellers who prefer a residential setting slightly away from the busiest parts of Shillong.
See OYO 8816 Whispering PinesTreebo Omega Stay Inn
Mawnianglah Village Nearby Elephant Falls Towards Cherrapunjee Road, Shillong, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTreebo Omega Stay Inn lies at Mawnianglah Village on the road towards Cherrapunjee, 7.8 km from the centre and near Elephant Falls. Family rooms, a shuttle service and free parking are useful for guests touring the waterfalls and caves beyond the city, and the 24 hour front desk with security covers late returns. Housekeeping, laundry and room service are provided, and it rates 4.0 from 364 reviews.
See Treebo Omega Stay InnJessica Residency
Sunny Hill G.S. Road, Shillong, India
- Wifi
Why stay hereJessica Residency is on G.S. Road at Sunny Hill, 3.7 km from the centre. The property keeps things simple: a restaurant on site, lifts, wifi and a safe, with televisions and telephones in the rooms. Guests rate it 4.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews. It works for travellers who want a small, no-frills base with dining available without leaving the building.
See Jessica ResidencyHotel Alpine Continental
Quinton Rd. Police Bazar Hotel Alpine Continental Shillonghotel Alpine Continental Shillong, Shillong, India
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel Alpine Continental occupies Quinton Rd. in Police Bazar, 1.5 km from the centre, and is one of the larger properties here with 1339 reviews and a 3.8 rating. Air conditioning, family rooms and non smoking rooms are available, along with a bar and banquet facilities. Room service, housekeeping and laundry service cover daily needs, and the 24 hour front desk helps with arrivals at any hour.
See Hotel Alpine ContinentalOYO 6645 Hotel Sapphire
Police Bazaar Keating Road, Shillong, India
- Wifi
Why stay hereOYO 6645 Hotel Sapphire is on Keating Road in Police Bazaar, 1.1 km from the centre, with a restaurant on site and wifi. Its 3.8 rating comes from 829 reviews. For guests whose priority is a central address close to the main market and easy access to the rest of the city, the location does most of the work here.
See OYO 6645 Hotel SapphireLandmark Hills Victoria
Victoria Nongrim Hills Laitumukhrahshillong 793003, Shillong, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereLandmark Hills Victoria stands in Victoria, Nongrim Hills at Laitumukhrah, 0.9 km from the centre. Parking is free, lifts serve the building, and a restaurant plus room service mean meals can be taken without going out. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 613 reviews, it suits guests who want a central location with the practicalities of parking and dining handled on site.
See Landmark Hills VictoriaWoodstock Resort
8Th Mile Lumdewsaw Nh40 Mylliem Shillong Meghalaya 793009, Shillong, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereWoodstock Resort is at 8th Mile in Lumdewsaw on NH40, 9.5 km from the centre and the furthest out in this list. It has a garden, picnic area, games room and fireplace, with a restaurant and bar on site. Family rooms, breakfast in room and special diets are offered, and the 24 hour front desk with security covers late arrivals. Rated 3.8 from 400 reviews, it suits guests wanting space and greenery outside the city.
See Woodstock ResortOYO 4740 White Orchid
Malki Point, Shillong, India
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOYO 4740 White Orchid is at Malki Point, 0.9 km from the centre, making it one of the most central options here. Breakfast is available, along with 24 hour room service and a 24 hour front desk, and luggage storage helps with early or late departures. Guests rate it 3.7 out of 5 from 202 reviews. It fits travellers who want a simple, well-placed room for a short city stay.
See OYO 4740 White Orchid
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dew Drop In | ★★★ | 4.4 | 304 | Yes | Yes | – | 2.1 km |
| Hideaway Heritage Shillong | ★★★ | 4.9 | 21 | Yes | Yes | – | 1.2 km |
| Polo Cherrapunjee Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 4,660 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Ladybird Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 771 | Yes | Yes | – | 1.6 km |
| Hotel Heiga | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,814 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.9 km |
| The Living Roof | ★★★ | 4.2 | 74 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.2 km |
| The Majestic Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 504 | Yes | – | – | 1.3 km |
| OYO 8816 Whispering Pines | ★★★ | 4.1 | 383 | – | Yes | – | 2.2 km |
| Treebo Omega Stay Inn | ★★★ | 4.0 | 364 | Yes | – | – | 7.8 km |
| Jessica Residency | ★★★ | 4.0 | 130 | – | – | – | 3.7 km |
| Hotel Alpine Continental | ★★★ | 3.8 | 1,339 | – | – | – | 1.5 km |
| OYO 6645 Hotel Sapphire | ★★★ | 3.8 | 829 | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Landmark Hills Victoria | ★★★ | 3.8 | 613 | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Woodstock Resort | ★★★ | 3.8 | 400 | Yes | Yes | – | 9.5 km |
| OYO 4740 White Orchid | ★★★ | 3.7 | 202 | – | Yes | – | 0.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Dew Drop In, Polo Cherrapunjee Resort and Treebo Omega Stay Inn, and The Living Roof also allows pets, which helps if the whole household travels. Polo Cherrapunjee Resort adds a kids pool, indoor pool and games room, while Woodstock Resort at 8th Mile offers a games room, garden and picnic area for children with room to run.
Polo Cherrapunjee Resort · Woodstock Resort · Treebo Omega Stay Inn · Dew Drop In · The Living Roof
For business stays
Hotel Heiga has a business-ready address in Malki, 0.9 km from the centre, plus lifts, a lounge, valet parking and a 24-hour front desk. Ladybird Hotel in Police Bazar and Hotel Alpine Continental on Quinton Rd both keep a 24-hour front desk and room service, and Hotel Alpine Continental adds a banquet space. Dew Drop In offers a desk, car rental and laundry.
Hotel Heiga · Ladybird Hotel · Hotel Alpine Continental · Dew Drop In
Closest to the centre
The Living Roof is 0.2 km from the centre, followed by Hotel Heiga at 0.9 km, OYO 4740 White Orchid at Malki Point and Landmark Hills Victoria in Nongrim Hills, both 0.9 km, and OYO 6645 Hotel Sapphire on Keating Road at 1.1 km. All five keep a central base for markets, food and onward transport.
The Living Roof · Hotel Heiga · OYO 4740 White Orchid · Landmark Hills Victoria · OYO 6645 Hotel Sapphire
Top-rated by guests
Hideaway Heritage Shillong leads with 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews, followed by Dew Drop In at 4.4 from 304 reviews. Polo Cherrapunjee Resort holds 4.2 from 4,660 reviews, and Ladybird Hotel and The Living Roof both sit at 4.2, from 771 and 74 reviews respectively.
Hideaway Heritage Shillong · Dew Drop In · Polo Cherrapunjee Resort · Ladybird Hotel · The Living Roof
Where to stay in Shillong
Police Bazar
The central commercial area, with shops, restaurants and easy access to transport, and many hotels are located here. Ladybird Hotel, The Majestic Hotel, Hotel Alpine Continental and OYO 6645 Hotel Sapphire all carry Police Bazar or Polo Market addresses, so shops and food are within reach on foot.
Our picks here: Ladybird Hotel · The Majestic Hotel · Hotel Alpine Continental
Malki
Hotel Heiga lies opposite the SBI Malki branch and OYO 4740 White Orchid sits at Malki Point, both 0.9 km from the centre. The location keeps you just outside the busiest streets while staying close enough to walk in.
Our picks here: Hotel Heiga · OYO 4740 White Orchid
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Shillong is connected by road to Guwahati, about 100 kilometres away, which has the nearest major airport and railway station. Shared taxis and buses run frequently from Guwahati to Shillong. Within the city, taxis and auto-rickshaws are the main modes of transport, and app-based services are limited. Walking is feasible in central areas like Police Bazar, but steep hills make some routes challenging. Cars with drivers can also be rented for nearby attractions, and several listed hotels arrange car rental or shuttle service.
When to go
The best time to visit Shillong is from September to May, when the weather is pleasant and rainfall is moderate. The monsoon months from June to August bring heavy rain and occasional landslides, so plan around them. Winters, from November to February, can be cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping to near freezing at night, which matters for hillside stays further out such as Treebo Omega Stay Inn or Woodstock Resort. Pack layers and rain gear depending on the season.
Questions, answered
Which listed hotel is closest to the centre of Shillong?
The Living Roof is 0.2 km from the centre. Hotel Heiga, Landmark Hills Victoria and OYO 4740 White Orchid are about 0.9 km away, and OYO 6645 Hotel Sapphire on Keating Road is 1.1 km out.
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Dew Drop In, Hideaway Heritage Shillong, Polo Cherrapunjee Resort, Ladybird Hotel, Hotel Heiga, The Living Roof, The Majestic Hotel, Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Landmark Hills Victoria and Woodstock Resort. Hotel Heiga also lists valet parking.
Where can I stay with a pet?
The Living Roof lists pets allowed. OYO 8816 Whispering Pines states pets not allowed, and the other listed hotels do not mention pets in their facilities.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Polo Cherrapunjee Resort is the only one on this list with pool facilities, listing an indoor pool, kids pool and pool bar. It also lists a fitness centre and massage. No other listed hotel mentions a pool or spa.
Which hotel is best rated by guests?
Hideaway Heritage Shillong scores 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Dew Drop In follows at 4.4 from 304 reviews, while Polo Cherrapunjee Resort, Ladybird Hotel and The Living Roof are rated 4.2.
Where can families stay?
Family rooms are listed at Dew Drop In, Polo Cherrapunjee Resort, Hotel Alpine Continental, The Living Roof, Treebo Omega Stay Inn and Woodstock Resort. Woodstock Resort adds a games room, garden and picnic area, and Polo Cherrapunjee Resort has a kids pool.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Hideaway Heritage Shillong, Ladybird Hotel, OYO 8816 Whispering Pines, OYO 4740 White Orchid and Woodstock Resort. Breakfast in room is offered at Dew Drop In, Polo Cherrapunjee Resort, Hotel Heiga and Woodstock Resort.
How do I get to Shillong and around the city?
Shillong is about 100 kilometres by road from Guwahati, which has the nearest major airport and railway station, with frequent shared taxis and buses. Inside the city, taxis and auto-rickshaws are the main transport, and walking works in central areas like Police Bazar.