Title: Gale River Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=55712&destination=Franconia%2C+New+Hampshire%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=88913243&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gale River Motel This riverside retreat balances mountain views with family-friendly water park fun and relaxation spaces - a perfect base for exploring the White Mountains ## Photo gallery for Gale River Motel ![Exterior detail - Gale River Motel (Franconia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88913300/88913243/274db345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Gale River Motel (Franconia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88913300/88913243/dd8c5cbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Gale River Motel (Franconia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88913300/88913243/9c9c5c27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gale River Motel (Franconia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88913300/88913243/cf3eecb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gale River Motel (Franconia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88913300/88913243/e58c52b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=88913243&PinnedHotelID=88913243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=88913243&PinnedHotelID=88913243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=88913243&PinnedHotelID=88913243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=88913243&PinnedHotelID=88913243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=88913243&PinnedHotelID=88913243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=88913243&PinnedHotelID=88913243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=88913243&PinnedHotelID=88913243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=88913243&PinnedHotelID=88913243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Free daily on-the-go breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7770000/7767200/7767119/52a9d900.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Stonybrook Motel & Lodge Franconia - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.6 Good 1,000 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 17 Apr - 18 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franconia-Hotels-Stonybrook-Motel-Lodge.h7767119.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-17&chkout=2026-4-18&rm1=a2®ionId=55712&destination=Franconia&destType=MARKET&latLong=44.227172,-71.747918&searchId=59969093-6d40-47dd-9b5a-4c8392ff24c7&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Reception](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217900/1217806/70b03049_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hampton Inn Littleton Littleton - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews £120 includes taxes & fees 15 Apr - 16 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Littleton-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Littleton.h1217806.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-15&chkout=2026-4-16&rm1=a2®ionId=55712&destination=Franconia&destType=MARKET&latLong=44.227172,-71.747918&searchId=59969093-6d40-47dd-9b5a-4c8392ff24c7&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/91000000/90160000/90153300/90153265/ac22c0f3_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hampton Inn Lincoln White Mountains Lincoln - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 673 reviews £80 includes taxes & fees 27 Apr - 28 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Lincoln-White-Mountains.h90153265.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-27&chkout=2026-4-28&rm1=a2®ionId=55712&destination=Franconia&destType=MARKET&latLong=44.227172,-71.747918&searchId=59969093-6d40-47dd-9b5a-4c8392ff24c7&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15840000/15834800/15834766/b2f5ca44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Inn 32 North Woodstock - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.2 Very good 313 reviews £82 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Woodstock-Hotels-Inn-32.h15834766.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-2&chkout=2026-4-3&rm1=a2®ionId=55712&destination=Franconia&destType=MARKET&latLong=44.227172,-71.747918&searchId=59969093-6d40-47dd-9b5a-4c8392ff24c7&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFranconia-Hotels-Gale-River-Motel.h88913243.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFranconia-Hotels-Gale-River-Motel.h88913243.Hotel-Information) ## About the area 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. [Visit our Franconia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franconia.dx55712) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.23158,-71.75333&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mz%7ElGhi%7DtL%3FU%3FW%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40S%40WBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSDSBUDSDSBSDSDSFUDQFSDSFSFQFSFQFQFQHSHOFQHOHSHOHOHOHOJOHOJOHMLOHMJMJMLMJMJKJMLKJKLILKJKLILILKLGLILGNILGLGLGNGLENELENELENENCLCNCNCNALCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLFLJLHLHLJJJLHLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHNHNJNHPHPFNHPFNHRFPFPFRHPDPFRFRDRFRDRDRDRDRBRDRDTBRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40R%40T%40V%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40R%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FVAR%3FTAVARATATATATARCTCTCRCTCTCRCRETERCTEREPERERGRERGRGREPIPGRGPGRIPGNIPGPINIPKNINIPILKNILKNKNKLKLKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMHKJMJMHMHMJMFMHMHMFOFMHMDMDOFMDODMDODODMBOBODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMIMGOGMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKMKKKMMMKMKMIMMOIMKOIOKMIQIMIQIOIQIQGQIOIQGSGQGQGSGQGSESGSEQGUESEQCSEUESCUESCSCUCUCSCUAUASCUAUAUAUAS%3FWAU%3FS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KV6pVbDD2xkddvpusOL0OGL7ghk=) Franconia, NH ### What's nearby - ![Gale River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55712/06f5ae07-669b-4ae8-8fef-d1c646f14f62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gale River 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Franconia Notch State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55712/05cab8ae-1142-4c24-9beb-668279d0888a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Franconia Notch State Park 5 min drive \- 4.9 miles - ![Aerial panorama of Franconia Notch State Park, the slopes of Mount Lafayette and Mount Cannon ski resort, above Echo Lake, in the fall season, in New Hampshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079705/3d3add20-a8b4-47bf-9c13-38e5e28366bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cannon Mountain Ski Area 6 min drive \- 5.4 miles - ![Loon Mountain Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079699/e8acaa4a-3d31-4cf0-b433-df07e59571a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Loon Mountain Resort 22 min drive \- 21.2 miles - ![Mount Washington Cog Railway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127114/765a5e9f-8fd1-4d9c-8535-81a1319c4314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Washington Cog Railway 35 min drive \- 30.1 miles ### 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 Hotel near White Mountain National Forest Take advantage of a firepit, a playground and a sauna at Gale River Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Swimming pool - Games and smoke-free property 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. 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gale River Motel have a pool? ### Is Gale River Motel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gale River Motel? ### What time is check-in at Gale River Motel? ### What time is check-out at Gale River Motel? ### Where is Gale River Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Gale River Motel Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joann 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication A quiet, clean, and comfortable place with lovely views. ##### Joann Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael 12 Feb 2024 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! ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### James H. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Quiet and comfortable. Nice pool. ##### James H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Close to Franconia Notch St. Park. ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Leinny F. 14 Sept 2025 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. ##### Leinny F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Oren 8 Jul 2025 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). ##### Oren Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### donna b. 28 Dec 2022 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. ##### donna b. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### James 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### James Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian 17 Jul 2023 ##### Christian Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ---