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Gale River Motel and Cottages

1 Main St, Franconia, NH 03580
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Gale River Motel and Cottages
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Franconia
4.5 of 5 stars 137 Reviews
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région parisienne
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We picked up this location because of all the positive reviews. And we are a little bit surprised because we had a pretty mixed experience. We chose to stay in a cottage and this may have not been a good choice. We thought that it was quiet but the motel is close to a highway and we could hear it.... More

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South Hadley, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I am writing this review from summer 2011.... just found the time looking up my next vaca.... Kevin, the owner, is a great host who is always looking out for his guests. The hotel was clean , located well, and priced right. I went with my young kids and they had a blast checking out Kev's rabbit....what can I say... More

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Westborough
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

My girlfriend and I stayed here a couple months ago and we decided that we have never been treated more respectfully than we did here. The staff is incredibly accommodating, the location is great, and dollar for dollar you cannot find another place that even comes close. 10 out of 10. More

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New England
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

If you are looking for a clean and comfortable spot in the Franconia area, this is it. It is an older "motor lodge" style place....a little like going back in time, but most of the area lodging is like that! The host Kevin was very accomodating (and he makes great chocolate chip cookies)! The hotel and cottages would probably be... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

We road trip every summer and never found a motel we would stay at twice. Gale river changed that. The room was spotless, service was great and friendly and the sights were awesome (mountains & giant yard to walk). There were always fresh cookies available and I am not even a cookie fan. The amenities were excellent especially having a... More

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Salem, New Hampshire
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

But even beyond that, the place is spotless; the owner and service is top notch. We've been going to the Gale for over ten years and it's never dissapointed us. Give it a try...you won't be dissapointed. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Sometimes a place visited is more remembered for an innkeeper's kindness than the lodging itself. We needed an early start so when the key to our car blew apart disgorging the computer chip-- without which the vehicle won't start--into the freshly fallen snow, (God knows where) a lovely week turned very ugly indeed. I was forced to wake Kevin up... More

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delaware
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

we recently stayed at the gale river motel. the views are amazing. Kevin is the a wonderful host to this establishment. Fresh cookies in the lobby. Helpful with resturant suggestions. Yes, the room reminded me of my grandmother's apartment, but it was cozy. clean room. fresh towels. shampoo/ soap dispenser in the shower. very nice touches. we had a great... More

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Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

Thanks so much Gale River Motel and Kevin!!! We Loved our stay with you! the welcome couldn't have been warmer or the room cleaner and we loved that the Motel was eco-friendly! also the coupons for Great restaurants in Littleton were much appreciated. Franconia is a place dear to our hearts and it's so nice to know a great spot... More

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Warminster, Pennsylvania
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

This is a little strip motel from mid-20th century, the rooms being perpendicular to the road rather than parallel, and there's a reason for this - pull into your parking space steps from your door then turn around. The view south through Franconia Notch is breathtaking! The owner was very friendly and helpful, with homemade Tollhouse cookies waiting at the... More

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Address: 1 Main St, Franconia, NH 03580
Price range (per night):* S$64 - 282

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