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Gale River Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Gale River

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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
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Room, Mountain View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
  • 650 sq ft
  • 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
  • 1500 sq ft
  • 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
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • White Mountain National Forest - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Flume Gorge - 19 min drive - 14.7 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 garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Gale River Motel?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gale River Motel on Nov 20, 2025 start from $56.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Gale River Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 175 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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would have stayed longer if we could! The perfect location, perfect to get away and enjoy some quiet time surrounded by nature.... can’t wait to be back around this time next year!! Thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I did enjoy the 1950’s - 1960’s nostalgic charm and the staff were nice. But could provide better amenities especially for showereing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view nice room for what I needed it for last minute! Loved the easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice view, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Alick

Liked: Staff & service
We were required to cancel our accommodation due to the cleaning issues. The manager was friendly and supported us. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Gregory

Basic clean budget motel

Basic budget accommodations did the job for the price point. As an FYI to those expecting a working pool, it is not in service and closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Nannapat

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should have informed guests about the pool not working, we booked here because of that reason and was very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property. When we first arrived, I was skeptical from the outside. My family, who is use to staying in commercial hotel chains, thought I lost my mind, but THE VIEW (wow...breathtaking)!!!!! The room was clean, beds were comfy, bathroom was clean (dated, but that was okay...we got to let our kids experience a colored bathroom). The hotel was close to a near by town so we could grab dinner easily. It was close to our destination of the Flume Gorge, which was spectacular! We'd stay here again. Check in and check out was a breeze!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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