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Gale River House - Boutique Hotel

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Cabin | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Executive Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Single Sofa Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Family Cabin | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Gale River House - Boutique Hotel

This smoke-free motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Gale River House - Boutique Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gale River House - Boutique Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gale River. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Steps from Gale River and a 5-minute drive from Sugar Hill Sampler
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Gale River House - Boutique Hotel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Franconia motel is smoke free.

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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
  • 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 11:00 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: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
Property Registration Number 39-3302354

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 June and close on 01 October.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 205 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom door didn’t close
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Marieli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stank strongly like cigarettes, one bed was badly sagging, and it took multiple hours to warm up. At least it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They don't lock the doors so seems likely to have issues with homeless or other damage that presumably the motel would try to blame me for? But as for the actual motel. It is a barebones motel. We spent less than 12 hours there. But, the heat came on nice and warm. We watched a movie and used the fridge. Everything worked fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

w

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing stood, just everything was; no face to face contact with staff, only telephone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are very happy. Very clean. I feel like I’m at my grandmothers house.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Tiverton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Reservations were messed up but fixed. Small outdated rooms but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service
Booked online and showed up and nobody was there working. Didn’t answer phone. Crazy. Had to go somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maximus-Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025