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Gale River Motel

Escape to a serene riverside getaway where majestic mountains meet thrilling water parks and cozy relaxation.

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Nestled by the river, The Gale River Motel offers a tranquil retreat with magnificent views of Mt. Lafayette and Cannon Mountain. Enjoy family-friendly fun at the water park, playground, or relax in the sauna while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

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Franconia, NH

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

Family-friendly motel near White Mountain National Forest
Take advantage of a water park, a firepit and a playground at Gale River Motel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free property and games
Room features
All guest rooms at Gale River Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Fenced pool, fridges and microwaves

Property manager

Jessica

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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

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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

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

Travelled 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