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Gale River Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Gale River in Franconia

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Family Cabin | Living area
Exterior
Exterior
Executive Cabin | Private kitchen
Basic Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 Main St, Franconia, NH, 03580
  • Gale River
    1 min walk
  • Sugar Hill Sampler
    5 min drive
  • Iron Furnace Brewing
    5 min walk
  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    30 min drive

Room options

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Cabin | Living area

Executive Cabin

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

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

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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The price is CA $185
per night
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

Franconia

In Franconia .Stay at this Franconia motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gale River and 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Hill Sampler. Franconia Notch State Park and White Mountain National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 5 min drive
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 8 min drive
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 10 min drive
  • Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site - 10 min drive
  • Cannon Mountain - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taste The Thai - Littl - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Gale River Motel

Motel near Gale River in Franconia
Gale River Motel offers its guests a spa tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gale River Motel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Franconia motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Gale River Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Franconia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open June 01 and close October 01.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Gale River Motel Motel
Gale River Motel Franconia
Gale River Motel Motel Franconia

Gale River Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 127 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a 1950's motel with no upgraded conveniences. Bathroom faucets wouldn't turn off, big black spiders in sleeping area, no hair dryer, no breakfast and no one on duty in the office.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cozy place to rest
This was a quaint, dated facility. Our room was clean and comfortable. There are a couple chairs on the front porch. This place is a little dated (a shallow, blue tub, for example). But what they don’t have for modern convenience they make up for in cleanliness and coziness. We had 3 people on our trip (husband, son, and self) and it worked well for us. All of the necessary staples were there: microwave, small fridge, closet, and tv), all in working order. If you just want a quiet, peaceful place to rest after a long day outdoors, this place is great. The manager left the key in our room for our arrival and we were able to leave it in the same place for our departure. We didn’t get to try the pool but the area was neat and the water looked great. Definitely will return for our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful views of mountains and nature
It was a very comfortable stay. Quiet clean typical old 70’s motel. I enjoyed it. Very close to family and all activities. My granddaughter loved swimming and walking around the grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Diana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WiFi is not working, coffee machine is broken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chenoa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is very responsive and caring. The pool and hot tub are very nice. Beds comfy. Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid motor lodge. Pros: very clean; AC worked great and the filter was clean; the bedding was high quality; the pool and hot tub were nice and well-maintained Cons: despite being the only guests in the hotel, our rooms weren't ready at the stated check-in time; the door knob on the inside of the bathroom door was missing; there was no shampoo in the shampoo dispenser
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi, St James City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Blast from the past 1960’s vibe with blue toilet, bath and sink! Comfortable beds. Quaint little town. Has breakfast at Polly’s Pancake House just up the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice night away from home. The manager called us ahead of time to make sure we knew what room we were in. He was very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. It was great being only a half hour away from Santas village so we didn't have to travel far in the morning. Also the price was better than other places! Win! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the outlets, plug something in, it falls right out!. Rugs needed vacuuming. Screen door need to get replaced could not open, which did get done! No owner on site! Didn't like that.maintenece guy not never very eager to get some things done! My friend and I went out for the day, asked Seth to lock up when he was done, he left our cabin UNLOCKED! cobwebs every where. Dusty, really dirty windows, some did not lock. Baseboards were gross. The outside around the cabin was rotting. I was really disappointed, especially after paying almost $700.00 dollers for 3 nights!!!! I think I should get some money back!!! All the pictures of the motel and cottages very deserving!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

EBBY

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cabin in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet, just don’t go for the hot tub
We were looking for a budget friendly and pet friendly place In the area for a quick stay on a hiking trip. We were greeted by a worker who appeared somewhat frustrated with us that we had dogs, even though we mentioned in our booking that we were traveling with two. We chose this location because of the hot tub, but were disappointed shortly after arriving when we found out there isn’t one. Despite that frustration, the place was quiet, the location is pretty, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I was disappointed in my stay here. It started by receiving a phone call from one of the managers who was rude and abrasive without cause. He was very unclear about check-in protocol, and basically said “I think your room is ready before 3pm, but don’t quote me on that I don’t know. You really could have called to figure it out instead of just planning on showing up at 3, you know.” When we got there, the room smelled musty and dank. The carpet obviously hadn’t been changed in 20 years, and there was mold in the shampoo dispensers in the shower. By running the cobweb-covered fan constantly we were able to lose most of the smell in the room which helped us sleep. The pool on the property was closed and in disarray. We faced more rudeness the following morning when we inquired as to where we should leave our room key after checkout. The worker seemed bothered that we asked and was abrasive in his response, saying “Do whatever you want. Give the key to me, leave it in your room, I don’t care.” Overall I would not stay here again and would not recommend this place to anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be booking here again when we’re in the area. The tub was a definite plus, as was the bars on the side, I am partially handicapped so it meant a great deal to me to take a bath and feel safe in doing so.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unhappy travelers
I booked a double bed room for me, my boyfriend, and his 11 year old son here because the site said pool and hot tub. Both were not open, beds sunken in, ac unit only worked as a fan, had to crawl under the tables and unplug lights to charge our phones, all of which I still wouldn’t write a bad review if it wasn’t for the owner. He said I should know pools don’t open till June in New Hampshire. Even though temperatures were in the high 60s and 70s. He came up to my boyfriend and said he would be giving us a discount without us asking for one but when the bill processed, no discount. I told him just to let him know that the bathroom door doesn’t close and he got short with me. Wouldn’t a business owner want to know things that need to be attended to? Had a nice view but not worth the price for discomfort. Sir, be kinder to people staying at your motel. Some people may not be so nice when treated so poorly. Ps get an electrician to update the outlets. They have no ground. Super dangerous and everything has clearly not been changed since the 80s. My boyfriend said at least there’s coffee! Then puts the creamer in his coffee only for it to curdle. Are those creamers from the 80s too? Disappointing all around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and the property was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean place to spend a night
Our room was clean and the beds are reasonably comfortable. We could hear noise from the bathroom next door in the morning well enough for it to wake us. The view of the mountains from our room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people, nice little spot. I'll definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024