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Gale River House - Boutique Hotel

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A room with a bed, a round wooden table with chairs, a lamp, and a view of mountains through a window.
A wicker sofa with a floral cushion, a green mug with text, and a small potted plant on a patio.
A room with a view of mountains, a round wooden table with vases, two wicker chairs, and a lamp.
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A red brick building with a sign reading 'Gale River House.' A vintage white and red truck is parked in front.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $157
$145 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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1 Main St, Franconia, NH, 03580
  • Place, Gale River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Franconia Notch State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed botanical illustrations on the wall.

Double Room, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with floral-patterned pillows, a headboard with a decorative panel, and framed botanical illustrations on the wall.

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a vase, and a window with a view of greenery.

Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Franconia

Located in Franconia, Gale River House - Boutique Hotel is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Gale River and 8 minutes from Franconia Notch State Park. .This motel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from White Mountain National Forest and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Cannon Mountain Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 7 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Flume Gorge - 15 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Inkwell Coffee & Tea House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Gale River House - Boutique Hotel

Gale River House - Boutique Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 39-3302354

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

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

Gale River House - Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 249 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean inn & beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super-clean, quiet, and convenient to nearby attractions, Gale River House met and exceeded expectations—and at a reasonable price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with a great view and even though it’s on a main road it’s very quiet and the rooms are all tucked way off the road. I’ll definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and affordable spot for a quick trip to the White Mountains. Clean and comfortable. Convenient location—walk to brewery, coffee shop, grocery. Lots of hiking trails. Lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated but cheap and well-situated motel. Good way to show teens what motels are.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great price, beds very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yaritza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , close to everything .
Love the mountain view !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely perfect! “ Classic “ motel - BUT spotlessly clean. Perfect location to enjoy all area has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The room was VERY clean. No issues contacting management. Great spot between Loon and Bretton Woods. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a very nice older motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Clean, quiet, simple, everything we were looking for. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Extremely responsive when we needed blankets (abrupt weather change when we were there); walking distance of delicious cafes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great value and pleasant location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marieli

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would have stayed longer if we could! The perfect location, perfect to get away and enjoy some quiet time surrounded by nature.... can’t wait to be back around this time next year!! Thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time when we were here. Awesome views Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building is older but has large rooms and was exceptionally clean. Very peaceful and bed was very comfortable. We felt it was a great deal for the price. We’ll stay here again if we’re back in the area. It’s clean basic lodging for a great price!
View from our window at River Gale Motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view nice room for what I needed it for last minute! Loved the easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great awesome bargain new ownership. Give him a try. Kevin s
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our yearly visit to Franconia. The Gale River is a great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the proximity to Franconia Park and White Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024