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Gale River Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Gale River

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Family Cabin | Living area
Executive Cabin | Private kitchen
Exterior
Exterior
Executive Cabin | In-room dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Main St, Franconia, NH, 03580
  • Place, Sugar Hill Sampler
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Franconia Notch State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Cabin | Living area

Executive Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Franconia

At Gale River Motel you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Gale River and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Sugar Hill Sampler. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .Enjoy the Hot tub and seasonal outdoor swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Franconia motel include Franconia Notch State Park and White Mountain National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 9 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Mountain Frosty Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Gale River Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Gale River
Gale River Motel offers its guests Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gale River Motel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This Franconia motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Gale River Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Franconia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 June and close on 01 October.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Gale River Motel Motel
Gale River Motel Franconia
Gale River Motel Motel Franconia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gale River Motel?

Gale River Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gale River Motel?

Yep, Gale River Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gale River Motel?

The closest beach to Gale River Motel is Echo Lake Beach (8 km).

Does Gale River Motel have a pool?

Gale River Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from June 01 to October 01.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gale River Motel?

No, Gale River Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gale River Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Gale River Motel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gregory

Basic clean budget motel

Basic budget accommodations did the job for the price point. As an FYI to those expecting a working pool, it is not in service and closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nannapat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should have informed guests about the pool not working, we booked here because of that reason and was very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property. When we first arrived, I was skeptical from the outside. My family, who is use to staying in commercial hotel chains, thought I lost my mind, but THE VIEW (wow...breathtaking)!!!!! The room was clean, beds were comfy, bathroom was clean (dated, but that was okay...we got to let our kids experience a colored bathroom). The hotel was close to a near by town so we could grab dinner easily. It was close to our destination of the Flume Gorge, which was spectacular! We'd stay here again. Check in and check out was a breeze!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time when we were here. Awesome views Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our yearly visit to Franconia. The Gale River is a great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was very well appointed and clean. It is just getting over mud season so the grounds were not in spring condition yet but very neat. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Deniz

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view!

Super simple check in. The room was clean and had what we needed. Was perfect for what we were visiting there for and the view was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly had room ready for late check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old bathroom with a blue tub & sink & pink tiling but clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting White mountain area. Quiet place with easy access to food places. Room was very clean and comfortable. The Manager Mr. Raynor was incredibly helpful, special thanks to him!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the proximity to Franconia Park and White Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

The property listing was very misleading. Property looked very run down. No one in the office. Finally walked around and bumped into the owner. After a short conversation , we decided to leave and find new accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property manager is kind accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely a 2 star motel; old and worn but clean. With some upgrades this place could be a cool, funky stay. Mattress had us rolling to the middle of the bed. Price was definitely high for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Travelled with pets
Clean, but tired. No ice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Locks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and very nice. Pool and hot tub were great and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024