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Gale River Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful escape at this welcoming motel, where they can relax by the outdoor pool or venture out to explore the surrounding natural landscapes.

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

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  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Mountain view
  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Franconia, Gale River Motel is in the mountains. Cannon Mountain Ski Area and Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gale River and Franconia Notch State Park. Sugar Hill Sampler and White Mountain National Forest are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Franconia travel guide
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1 Main St, Franconia, NH, 03580

What's nearby

  • This is my twelve year old son hiking in Franconia, NH just after the peak fall season. Always seeking #adventure
    Gale River
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • August sunrise.
    Franconia Notch State Park
    5 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Aerial panorama of Franconia Notch State Park, the slopes of Mount Lafayette and Mount Cannon ski resort, above Echo Lake, in the fall season, in New Hampshire
    Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • As you walk up the Flume Gorge, this sight greets you. An amazing waterfall and the boardwalks take you right to the top of it. Just as cool to look down the gorge.
    White Mountain National Forest
    9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • avalanche falls the flume gorge lincoln new hampshire
    Flume Gorge
    15 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    9 min drive
  • Inkwell Coffee & Tea House
    10 min drive
  • Littleton Diner
    9 min drive
  • Ninety Nine Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    9 min drive

About this property

Gale River Motel

Motel near Gale River
Located close to Sugar Hill Sampler, Gale River Motel provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • 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, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

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
Property Registration Number 39-3302354

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?

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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Reviews

Gale River Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great price, beds very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Don't expect more than basic accommodations. It was clean, the linens and bedding were adequate, there was heat, fresh soap, a small closet, coffee maker & packaged coffee/creamers. There's a small cube fridge & tv, no microwave. The toilet fill valve ran continuously so we had to manually turn off water once the water closet filled. Hot water was slow to arrive. The decor and finishes are very dated but not dilapidated. The clothes dresser drawers do not have glides so they do not open/close smoothly. The room was quiet. The rooms do have a mountain view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building is older but has large rooms and was exceptionally clean. Very peaceful and bed was very comfortable. We felt it was a great deal for the price. We’ll stay here again if we’re back in the area. It’s clean basic lodging for a great price!
View from our window at River Gale Motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is an old school, but well kept motel. The bathroom is reminiscent of a 50/60s home bathroom but everything was clean and in working order. The view was beautiful, and the started double room was spacious enough for a small round table and chair. Heat kicked on fast, quickly warming up two cold skiers. Beds were comfortable enough and TV worked fine. This quaint stop had everything you need to rest and recharge, and this area of Franconia is beautiful. My only complaint is the check-in process was a little confusing, since there is no staff on site. I booked through Expedia, but the current hotel owner is using a different web host for check in and I was unable to access the link for this through Expedia messaging. The owner was very quick to respond and call me directly to explain the process, which was a life saver. My understanding is this motel is about to go through major upgrades and renovations, so it’ll be interesting to see what it becomes.
Morning View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They don't lock the doors so seems likely to have issues with homeless or other damage that presumably the motel would try to blame me for? But as for the actual motel. It is a barebones motel. We spent less than 12 hours there. But, the heat came on nice and warm. We watched a movie and used the fridge. Everything worked fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful view! Always clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a welcome sign in our window when we arrived. Room was ready for us well ahead of bormal check-in time. I love the old, vintage touches!! Super conveniently located to spend the day @ Franconia Notch SP. Pool was still open & hot tub was really warm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great value and pleasant location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of mt ranges staff friendly and helpful had a wonderful and relaxing stay looking forward to next trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cabin in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and the property was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff at hotel was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people, nice little spot. I'll definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024