Gale River Motel

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

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Family Cabin | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Executive Cabin | In-room dining
Exterior
Exterior
Executive Cabin | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
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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
  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 9 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ninety Nine Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Gale River Motel

Motel near Gale River
Located close to Sugar Hill Sampler, Gale River Motel provides a playground and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, 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:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • 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

The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

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 available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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 Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gale River Motel on Sep 9, 2025 start from $159.28, 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 at Gale River Motel?

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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