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Gale River Motel

Franconia guestroom with free WiFi

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Franconia, NH
  • Place, Gale River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Franconia Notch State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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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).

What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Mount Washington Cog Railway - 34 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Santa's Village - 41 min drive - 33.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Inkwell Coffee & Tea House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬9 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 hotel is 19.4 mi (30-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 hotel.

How close is Gale River Motel to the beach?

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

Does Gale River Motel offer free breakfast?

This hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gale River Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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 hotel.

Does Gale River Motel have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Gale River Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gale River Motel to downtown Franconia?

This hotel is 0.7 mi away from Franconia.

Gale River Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leinny F.

It was as advertised. The only complaint I would have is that the room smelled like dirty feet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James H.

Quiet and comfortable. Nice pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Elgin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Franconia Notch St. Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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