Gale River Motel

7.2

Good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Franconia, NH

Sugar Hill Sampler5 min drive
Franconia Notch State Park8 min drive
Cannon Mountain Ski Area10 min drive
Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Outdoor play area

About this property

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

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot Tub

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Franconia

Located in Franconia, this motel is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Chutters and Admac Salvage. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.

Franconia, NH

What's nearby

Gale River - 1 min walk
Sugar Hill Sampler - 5 min drive
Franconia Notch State Park - 8 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gale River Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gale River Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gale River Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gale River Motel located?

This family-friendly Franconia motel is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gale River and Sugar Hill Sampler. Frost Place and Sunset Hill Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

7.2

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

4.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Michael

Feb 12, 2024

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

Oct 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Aug 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

A quiet, clean, and comfortable place with lovely views.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Jul 17, 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

donna b.

Dec 28, 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

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