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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 | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Executive Cabin | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Exterior
Executive Cabin | In-room dining
Located near Sugar Hill Sampler, the Gale River Motel offers a refreshing getaway with family-friendly amenities including a playground for children and a spa tub for adults. Guests can grab coffee or tea in the lobby and take advantage of the extended on-site parking.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Executive Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Cabin | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Cabin

Highlights

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

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Family Cabin | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Cabin

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Main St, Franconia, NH, 03580

What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 9 min drive - 7.8 miles

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 near Gale River
Located close to Sugar Hill Sampler, Gale River Motel provides a playground and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gale River Motel have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to October 01

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gale River Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Gale River Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Gale River Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gale River Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gale River Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gale River Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is steps from Gale River and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sugar Hill Sampler. Franconia Notch State Park and White Mountain National Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Gale River Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shelleta

We arrived and went to our room but decided to leave and stay at another hotel nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service
Booked online and showed up and nobody was there working. Didn’t answer phone. Crazy. Had to go somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Gilbert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a motel nothing to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Perfect for a stop between locations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to proximal to my plans and location friendly with 1 night stay on weekend not requiring 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid motor lodge. Pros: very clean; AC worked great and the filter was clean; the bedding was high quality; the pool and hot tub were nice and well-maintained Cons: despite being the only guests in the hotel, our rooms weren't ready at the stated check-in time; the door knob on the inside of the bathroom door was missing; there was no shampoo in the shampoo dispenser
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A throw back gem to a time when an overnight stay was easy and peaceful. Go, stay, breathe, relax. And your car is 10 feet away everytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed two nights. It was clean but “vintage” w mid century blue sink,toilet, and tub. The water for showering was only lukewarm. No hair dryer, no breakfast. Only real positive was close to Fraconia Notch SP and Polly’s Pancakes (a local treat).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room and furnishings were aged and overall subpar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
It could have been cleaner. There was hair in the bath tub and there was garbage left over in one of the trashes. There were only a few other guests so it was a little eerie. The location was really convenient for our purposes and there were a good amount of local restaurants to choose from. I did like that I got checked in over the phone the morning of and was just able to go straight to our room. Overall it was fine for a one night stay. I think it was a bit overpriced for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gaoming

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were lots of spiders, bugs, random strands of hair, no paper towels, and no hair dryers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple quiet place with nice Mountain View. Hot tub out of service. Room is ok a bit dated but there is an AC, beds a bit feels like you sink into it. Small fridge and microwave. In room coffeeMaker. No hairdryer. Whole place is taken care of by one very sweet woman no main office area but a number to call if you need anything. Franconia is a cute town. Not a lot of food options but there is a supermarket and one restaurant in the town. Adirondack chairs outside are nice. Picnic tables outside to sit on. Didn’t use the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a small, locally-owned motel in the beautiful White Mountains area of NH. We were excited about the local ownership and focus on sustainability as part of their business model. Overall, the room was small but generally clean. The pool was large and our children enjoyed it. However, there were several things about our stay that were disappointing. First, the room was extremely outdated and run-down, and to say it was bare bones would be an understatement. What was most disappointing, however, was that we never were able to interact face to face with anyone from the property --- although we arrived at 7:30 PM that night we were texted earlier in the day saying that our room would be unlocked and ready for us. That evening and the next morning we had some questions about the local area that we were hoping to get some feedback on and there was no one from the motel available for even a small question. This is despite the fact that the information book in our room said the front desk was open and staffed until 10 PM each night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unhappy travelers

I booked a double bed room for me, my boyfriend, and his 11 year old son here because the site said pool and hot tub. Both were not open, beds sunken in, ac unit only worked as a fan, had to crawl under the tables and unplug lights to charge our phones, all of which I still wouldn’t write a bad review if it wasn’t for the owner. He said I should know pools don’t open till June in New Hampshire. Even though temperatures were in the high 60s and 70s. He came up to my boyfriend and said he would be giving us a discount without us asking for one but when the bill processed, no discount. I told him just to let him know that the bathroom door doesn’t close and he got short with me. Wouldn’t a business owner want to know things that need to be attended to? Had a nice view but not worth the price for discomfort. Sir, be kinder to people staying at your motel. Some people may not be so nice when treated so poorly. Ps get an electrician to update the outlets. They have no ground. Super dangerous and everything has clearly not been changed since the 80s. My boyfriend said at least there’s coffee! Then puts the creamer in his coffee only for it to curdle. Are those creamers from the 80s too? Disappointing all around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place appears to be a 1960's era motel that has never been renovated. As the on-site manager explained, "The owner wants to run it on less than a shoe-string budget. The towels were so dirty looking we didn't want to shower, so that we wouldn't have to use the towels. Our scheduled 2-night visit was shortened to one uncomfortable night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No one there upon check in. Just had to call a number to figure out what room I was going to stay in. Following day, received a call about a different room. Not great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

Disliked: Staff & service
Motel was clean enough. However, staff was not very helpful and AC was broken. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Extremely responsive when we needed blankets (abrupt weather change when we were there); walking distance of delicious cafes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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