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Gale River Motel

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Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Franconia, NH
  • Popular LocationSugar Hill Sampler5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFranconia Notch State Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCannon Mountain Ski Area10 min drive
  • AirportManchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)99 min drive

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Gale River Motel
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Parking included
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (93)
The price is $143
per night
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Gale River Motel

About the neighborhood

Franconia

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gale River and 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Hill Sampler with a stay here. Frost Place and Sunset Hill Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 5 min drive
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 8 min drive
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 9 min drive
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 10 min drive
  • Cannon Mountain - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Burger King - 10 min drive
  • Taste The Thai - Littl - 10 min drive

About this property

Gale River Motel

Enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Lafayette, Cannon Mountain, and the Franconia Notch through the picture window of your spacious room. The Gale River Motel is a year-round getaway for guests offering affordable, comfortable lodging conveniently located within minutes of New Hampshire's most scenic vistas and attractions.

The Gale River Motel has a long history of welcoming weary travelers and vacationing families to the area with amenities for all ages.

Property manager

Jessica

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Water park

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gale River Motel to the airport?

This motel is 19.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gale River Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this motel.

How close is Gale River Motel to the beach?

This motel is 6.5 mi (8-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach.

Does Gale River Motel offer free breakfast?

This motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gale River Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Gale River Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gale River Motel?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Gale River Motel have a pool?

This motel does not have a pool.

Does Gale River Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Gale River Motel to downtown Franconia?

This motel is 0.7 mi away from Franconia.

Gale River Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Maybe we were not the type of people this motel was meant to serve. We just wanted a nice, comfortable, clean place to sleep. This place was not that for us. It seemed to me to be a place where a bunch of young people rent a room together, ski all day, then just crash. The building was in desperate need of repair and upgrade. It had NO HOT WATER, so we could not shower. And it had ants. It’s a one and done for this place for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A quiet, clean, and comfortable place with lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

donna b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs work and someone living on the property
This property needs someone in sight at all times to greet guests and manage . The room we were in had a leaking toilet which also was not firmly attached. The room next to us had a sink that made a ton of noise every time they turned it on. Under the beds needed to be vacuumed, dusting and cob webs removed. It also needs new linens. The box spring cover and bed spread were stained. The mattress had no zip up cover on it to protect it. The property manager was very kind and in contact with us. She did meet us to give us our key. I will say she is trying her hardest to keep things up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022