1 Main Street Franconia NH
603-823-5655
800-255-7989
Family Friendly
Pet Friendly
Eco Friendly
Indoor Hot Tub Welcomes You After a Day of Winter Activities
Mountain View from Every Room
Clean, bright, comfortable rooms all look out over the lawns and Franconia Notch beyond
Two comfortable cottages with plenty of lawn for family fun
Swimming Pool & Hot Tub in the Shadow of Lafayette & Cannon Mountains
Welcome to the Gale River Motel & Cottages
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.
Our playground appeals to the youngsters. Lawn games, horseshoes, and shuffleboard keep the older kids busy, while the outdoor pool pleases everyone.
We are a pet-friendly lodging establishment for pre-approved pets.
Competing in the 2013 Top Notch Triathalon? Gale River Motel is closest lodging facility to the start of the race.
Don't worry about needing to find parking - Stay at the Gale River and all day parking is available.
Interested in a HIKE...Visit our Hiker's Page for some suggestions or get a personalized trip itinerary designed especially for you. Backpacks, water-bottles, and maps available at the Gale River Motel at no charge.
The Gale River Motel earned a 2012 Certificate of Excellence recognition from TripAdvisor.com.
Gale River Motel is proud to be ranked #1 out of all motels in Franconia on TripAdvisor with a score of 4-1/2 out of 5 based on 150 reviews. Here's what recent guests had to say about their stays:
- Katie N. CT July 2012
- jibbajibba VA July 2012
- Judy S. CT July 2012
- Woodpath Canada July 2012
The Gale River Motel is recognized by the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program as an Environmental Champion.
The Gale River Motel was recognized by Yankee Magazine as the Best of New England in the Reader’s Choice Poll for 2010, winning the Best Small Motel & the Best Family Motel categories as well as being selected as Best of New England Editor’s Choice in the Yankee Magazine 2010 Travel Guide to New England.
Weather
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 Chance of Rain 73°/48° |  Chance of a Thunderstorm 72°/54° | Chance of Rain 70°/45° |
