Franconia Notch Motel

2.5 star property

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Basic Room, River View | Water view
Exterior
Basic Room | Living room | LED TV
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$86
$79 nightly
$86 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026

Explore the area

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572 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251
  • Place, Whale's Tale Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Head
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Franconia Notch State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, River View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Cottage

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cottage

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lincoln

With a stay at Franconia Notch Motel in Lincoln, you'll be a 1-minute drive from White Mountain National Forest and 8 minutes from Ice Castles. .This motel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Loon Mountain Resort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Whale's Tale Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Whale's Tale Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Indian Head - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Betty and Barney Hill Memorials - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Flume Gorge - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Common Man - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Mountain Burger Co. - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Franconia Notch Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from White Mountain National Forest
Franconia Notch Motel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 39-inch LED televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Franconia Notch Motel Motel
Franconia Notch Motel Lincoln
Franconia Notch Motel Motel Lincoln

Reviews

Franconia Notch Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 668 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

This was a very comfortable stay. Clean, quiet, and easily accessible as well. The TV didn't have volume when I turned it on but after I told the office the manager came right away, did a restart of the device, and it worked again. I was able to park right next to my room and I liked how the motel looked on the outside, too. It's a short, simple drive into town while being removed from any distractions. The price is right, too, and the manager friendly. I would gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very dirty and old property. It has really been run down and needs to be updated and cleaned. The staff did not speak fluent English so it was difficult to get answers to many questions but they were kind. While adjusting the shower head, it broke in my hands. The staff replaced it the same day. The room smelled strongly of mildew and mold. I will not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes the room is a little rough bit the stay was quiet and cozy, the staff was nice and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stopping point on our way to the white mountains
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney, Lexington

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A perfectly fine if old and a bit dingy. Fine for a place to crash between hikes. Can walk to a decent restaurant, just 5 minutes down the road. On a branch of the Pemi River, kids could play in it. Water low so would be very safe. I spent a half hour fly fishing, caught several small native brook trout. Shower could have been cleaner, bed was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly manager, quiet and comfortable room with tv microwave and refrigerator. I would stay again! Slept well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good place to rest head for a couple nights, not much to do there but plenty surrounding the property. Nice owners and clean enough
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The river was unique
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is disgustingly dirty. The furniture was original a long, long time ago. Coming in the door to the cottage was like a guillotine and there solution was use a cinder block to hold it open which of course would let in mosquitos. Never addressed. The walls, floors and furniture were filthy, worn down and the cushions collapsed. The beds folded into the middle and we're disgusting. He walked the dog through our yard as the cottage was behind his house. Very intrusive, the kitchen window which faces the cottage was always open and it felt like being spied on. Joined us in the water asked if we wanted privacy but didn't leave. He jovially said "You're wealthy" when we arrived, which I found insulting. 2690 is 4 miles in on Stinson Lake Rd highly inconvenient as only one way out. This place should be delisted from any service, no respect for their property or guests. Great for a frat party.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very rundown. The carpet was extremely dirty. There was tape on the ceilings and walls. The towels looked ratty and old and were falling apart. When we used the AC, it was blowing warm air and filled the room with burning electricity smell. We made it one night before we had to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lissette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom was so dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, friendly and helpful owners and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, well kept rooms, the ownership oozes hospitality. Having stayed here 5 plus times, they never disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My work brings me to Lincoln New Hampshire on a regular basis, and the Franconia Notch motel is my preferred choice. Always polite check-in, clean rooms every time, and their rates are consistently reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

naomi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Betsy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place has become my work travel go to. Quick, clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was ok, sheet and towels were clean. The walls were stained, the bath tub was stained and did not look clean. The smell was so bad we actually left early. It seemed like a chemical smell to cover up a mildew problem. Needless to say we won't be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025