Skip to main content

Gale River Motel

Riverfront hotel with a water park and a sauna

Choose dates to view prices

The Gale River Motel offers spectacular views of Mt. Lafayette and Cannon Mountain. Families love the water park and playground, while adults can unwind in the sauna after hiking. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected to share their mountain adventures.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

You may also like

Ad
Deluxe Double Room | Courtyard view

Stonybrook Motel & Lodge

Franconia
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
7.6 out of 10, Good, 1,001 reviews
The price is AED 375
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stonybrook Motel & Lodge

About the neighborhood

Map
Franconia, NH

What's nearby

  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site - 15 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

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

Family-friendly hotel 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:
  • Swimming pool
  • Games and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Gale River Motel feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Fenced pool, refrigerators, and microwaves

Similar properties

Family Cabin | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Gale River Motel
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 175 reviews
Gale River Motel

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Events

No events allowed

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gale River Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gale River Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gale River Motel located?

This family-friendly Franconia hotel 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 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Gale River Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

James H.

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

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

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