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Gale River Motel

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Exterior
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
NZ$178
avg per night

Explore the area

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Franconia, NH
  • Place, Gale River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Mountain Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪32 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
The current price is NZ$178
avg per night

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About the area

Franconia

Located in Franconia, this hotel is near a water park and on a river. Frost Place and Sugar Hill Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rocks Estate and Littleton Grist Mill. Chutters and New England Ski Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.

What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 5 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Loon Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Story Land - 59 min drive - 87.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Inkwell Coffee & Tea House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ninety Nine Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 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.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Does Gale River Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gale River Motel?

As of 13 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gale River Motel on 14 March 2026 start from NZ$178, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gale River Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gale River Motel?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Situated on a river, this hotel is steps from Gale River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sugar Hill Sampler and Frost Place. Sunset Hill Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Gale River Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable. Nice pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Leinny F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
It was as advertised. The only complaint I would have is that the room smelled like dirty feet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Oren

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend this motel, for the following reasons: the room was not cleaned during the three nights I stayed there. Also, the room wasn't particularly clean when I checked-in (for example: there was an empty soda can underneath the bed).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

2/10 Terrible

donna b.

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

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023