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Cafe Umbir - cottages, swimming pool, local food at a farm-stay

Resort in Ri-Bhoi

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Popular amenities

  • Pool
AU$77
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Thrills Fun Park
  • Place, Umiam Lake
  • Place, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
  • Airport, Shillong (SHL)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

The current price is AU$77
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About the area

Ri-Bhoi

Ri-Bhoi is home to this resort. Umiam Lake and Wards Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thrills Fun Park and India Orchidarium and Botanical Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Umiam Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wards Lake - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Golf Links Shillong - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Elephant Falls - 28 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Shillong (SHL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪S.G. Peace Dhaba - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dp Eatery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Three Little Birds Bistro - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cafe Umbir - cottages, swimming pool, local food at a farm-stay

Maintained by OK! North East, The Cafe Umbir Resort is a quiet destination for nature lovers. Little above from the Umiam Lake (Barapani Lake), towards NEPA, the resort is a place that is frequented for holidays and recreation. 75 Kms from Guwahati and 20 Kms from Shillong, it is situated in almost a noiseless destination mainly designed for people looking for serenity and peace. While the resort provides cottage and rooms, most preferable to travellers are the tents facing the Umiam Lake below. Amidst the pine trees, one can sit next to a bonfire and have some delicious roast or barbeque pork made by Sangma, the chef and the caretaker of the property.

One has to understand that this is not a hotel nor a fancy resort where all kinds of people can come and create nuisance. This place is mainly for travellers and not tourists who are looking for tranquillity of rural life.

Accommodation

The resort has rooms, cottages and tents.

The tents can accommodate upto a group of 20 people.

The small room with attached toilet above the restaurant can provide shelter for upto 2 people.

There are 4 cottages. Each cottage can accommodate upto 3 people and has a bed room with attached toilet with all amenities.

Food

Sangma, the chef and all in all of the resort is an excellent cook. One can have various non-veg dishes including roast pork, chicken or beef and different home grown vegetable dishes. Chicken momo is quite popular. People can have food in the main restaurant or in the bamboo hut. One can also request Sangma to set up a table outdoor near the tent zone facing the Umiam Lake.

The package includes veg and non-veg breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks and beverages are available in the restaurant at all times. Some items from the food menu can be prepared on prior order and may take several hours to serve.

Bonfire

One can request for a bonfire for a minimal price.

Parking

Parking is available in the cafe.

How To Reach

Situated in Umbir in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, one can drive her/his own car or take a cab from Guwahati or Shillong to Cafe Umbir. It is opposite to St. Francis Bassisi school near Ri Kynjai resort in Barapani.

Address - Umbir, Ranikor Taluk, Ri Bhoi District, Opposite St. Francis Bassisi School, Umiam, India 277291

Swimming Pool

For guests and residents - Rs 250 per person for 1 hour (pre-booking only)
For guests and residents - Rs 450 for 2 guests for 1 hour (pre-booking only)
Four walk-ins and non-guests - Rs 300 per person for 1 hour (cash or pre booking)

Amenities

Pool

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Does Cafe Umbir - cottages, swimming pool, local food at a farm-stay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cafe Umbir - cottages, swimming pool, local food at a farm-stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cafe Umbir - cottages, swimming pool, local food at a farm-stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cafe Umbir - cottages, swimming pool, local food at a farm-stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cafe Umbir - cottages, swimming pool, local food at a farm-stay located?

Situated in Ri-Bhoi, this resort is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Umiam Lake and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Thrills Fun Park. Don Bosco Center for Indigenous Cultures and Wards Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).