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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Franconia, NH
  • Sugar Hill Sampler
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Franconia Notch State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franconia

This motel places you next to Gale River and within 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Hill Sampler. The guestroom includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Gale River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Cannon Mountain - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gale River Motel

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.
Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Jessica

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Water park

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this motel?

This motel is located in Franconia, just steps from Gale River. You'll also find Franconia Notch State Park and White Mountain National Forest within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Gale River Motel?

No, there isn't parking at this motel.

Is this motel adjacent to a casino?

No, this motel is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Gale River Motel?

At this riverfront motel, couples will appreciate amenities like a sauna and a firepit plus some guestrooms include mountain views.

Are there hot tubs at Gale River Motel?

No, but this motel does have a sauna.

Does this motel offer breakfast?

No, this motel doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Gale River Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this motel?

The closest major airport to this motel is Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional), which is 19.4 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County), which is around 26.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Gale River Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Gale River Motel.

Gale River Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert, Elgin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Franconia Notch St. Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A quiet, clean, and comfortable place with lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

donna b.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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