Gale River Motel

Mountain motel within easy reach of Gale River

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Dates

November 2025

24

December 2025

Family Cabin | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Cabin | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Gale River Motel, near the picturesque Sugar Hill Sampler, offers a relaxing retreat with a playground for kids and rejuvenating spa tub. Unwind in the lobby with coffee or tea and enjoy extended parking on-site.

Very good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pool
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

Seasonal outdoor pool
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free self parking

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Tomorrow

Nov 25 - Nov 26

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Comfort Room, Mountain View

Wonderful

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

Executive Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

60 sq m
Mountain view
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

139 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 11
1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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About the neighborhood

1 Main St, Franconia, NH, 03580

What's nearby

Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Franconia Notch State Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
White Mountain National Forest - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Flume Gorge - 19 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 30 min drive
Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 48 min drive
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 81 min drive
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 99 min drive
Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 119 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

Gale River Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of White Mountain National Forest. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and snowboarding are nearby. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

Pool gate

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ski lifts nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Services

Virtual front desk

Facilities

Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Desk chair

More

Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide

Fee & policy details

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

The seasonal pool is open from June 01 to October 01

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Gale River Motel Motel

Gale River Motel Franconia

Gale River Motel Motel Franconia

Frequently asked questions

Does Gale River Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gale River Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gale River Motel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Gale River Motel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Gale River Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gale River Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Gale River Motel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain climbing. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

What's the area around Gale River Motel like?

Gale River Motel is located a short 1-minute walk from Gale River.

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Gale River Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room

Location

Bed

View

Mountain

Car

Bathroom

Towns

Children

Hairdryer

8/10 Very good

Oct 18, 2025

Was a very nice older motel.

Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 9, 2025

Clean and quiet

Carolyn, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nov 4, 2025

Reservations were messed up but fixed. Small outdated rooms but comfortable

Mike, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2025

Great view nice room for what I needed it for last minute! Loved the easy check in.

Gail-Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 21, 2025

Nice view, clean

Karen, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 6, 2025

Pretty dated and not the cleanest. Nice workers though!

Scarlet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 29, 2025

Great time when we were here. Awesome views Very peaceful

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2025

Always enjoy our yearly visit to Franconia. The Gale River is a great spot.

john, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 25, 2025

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.

Gregory, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 1, 2025

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.

Dawn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 31, 2025

Beautiful view but won’t stay again

Booked a last minute trip and showed up to check in to find no one working. Called the number on the office door to be met with annoyance that I had made a booking online which they were unaware of. Luckily it was for only the one night so it wasn’t a big deal for me. The place was a bit run down but the one redeeming quality was the view from the room. You could see all mountains unobstructed. Beautiful.

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 9, 2025

Needs an update and TLC

Owner contacted me for my arrival time, I said 3pm (as it says on the website). No one was available upon arrival at 3pm. Man on the premises didn't know anything. Office has no one but a number to call. Housekeeper arrived, was helpful locating our room and key however we needed to come back in several hours as the room wasn't ready. It was convenient, clean and the two beds were comfortable. No wifi info in the room, one local brochure. I was able to text owner for wifi. Website says departure at 11 am, room sign says 10 am. The decor and furniture hadn't changed in 60 yrs, few outlets worked, no kitchen light, one bedside light, and used a blanket for a window shade on one window.

Ellyn, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 6, 2025

Should have informed guests about the pool not working, we booked here because of that reason and was very disappointed.

Nannapat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 2, 2025

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!

Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2024

We enjoyed the proximity to Franconia Park and White Mountain.

Mariana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 10, 2025

Staff was friendly had room ready for late check in

Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 16, 2025

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!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 19, 2023

Great value and pleasant location.

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 24, 2024

Clean and simple accommodations.

David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 7, 2024

Excellent place to stay. Beautiful view.

Rusty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 18, 2024

Nice cabin in a convenient location.

Jacalyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 25, 2023

Great view of mt ranges staff friendly and helpful had a wonderful and relaxing stay looking forward to next trip

Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 20, 2023

Great place and friendly accommodating staff !!

Stephanie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 23, 2024

Quaint and very nice. Pool and hot tub were great and clean.

Locks, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 27, 2024

We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting White mountain area. Quiet place with easy access to food places. Room was very clean and comfortable. The Manager Mr. Raynor was incredibly helpful, special thanks to him!

Ramesh, 2-night trip