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Gale River House - Boutique Hotel

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Located close to Gale River, Gale River House - Boutique Hotel provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a vase, and a window with a view of greenery.

Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Franconia, Gale River House - Boutique Hotel 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. White Mountain National Forest and Cannon Mountain 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

  • A person hiking in a forested area with autumn foliage.
    Gale River
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
    Franconia Notch State Park
    6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage, a lake, and a small settlement with buildings and roads.
    Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • A cable car system in a mountainous area with autumn foliage, a lake, and a winding road.
    Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway
    7 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • A waterfall cascading over rocky terrain with lush greenery around.
    Flume Gorge
    15 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • Burger King
    10 min drive
  • Inkwell Coffee & Tea House
    10 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    9 min drive

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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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

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
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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 10:00 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 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 May to October

Frequently asked questions

Does Gale River House - Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Gale River House - Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. 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 House - Boutique Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Gale River House - Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gale River House - Boutique Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is steps from Gale River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Franconia Notch State Park and White Mountain National Forest. Cannon Mountain Ski Area and Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gale River House - Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 249 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nicely renovated rooms. Loved that we could bring our dog too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, updated and comfortable. Pool was nice to have also.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valmiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self-check in. Easy to get to and from trails from the hotel. Simple, no frills but clean and comfortable. Recommend it if your goal is to have a good night's stay before and after hitting the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel with well-appointed rooms. Super location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Gale River House. The double room had enough space for our family of four (including a pack and play) and it was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The pool was a nice surprise and the location was convenient for us and walkable to a lovely brewery with great food. Our only issue was with accessing the information to check in via their website, but after a phone call, I was able to get information that we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st time, clean rooms, big open field and great videos of mountains. This part of the gale river area great for fishing and rock hounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Govind Mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty, cozy and comfortable. No front desk - all automated. Refrigerator -yes. Microwave - no. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super-clean, quiet, and convenient to nearby attractions, Gale River House met and exceeded expectations—and at a reasonable price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and affordable spot for a quick trip to the White Mountains. Clean and comfortable. Convenient location—walk to brewery, coffee shop, grocery. Lots of hiking trails. Lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great price, beds very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely perfect! “ Classic “ motel - BUT spotlessly clean. Perfect location to enjoy all area has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Marieli

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
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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
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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
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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
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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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Seth

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

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