Gale River Motel

When we arrived, I went inside the front office, and there was no one around, so I called a number on the door, and as I exited the front office, a rude man outside looked at me and said, "You breaking and entering?" I said, "Excuse me?" He said, "The door was locked." I said, "No, it wasn't, it was open." From there, I said I was checking in, gave my name, and he asked if I got his text...I did not. So he then explained the room was open and keys were inside, and to leave the keys on the table when we leave the next morning....that was the start of my stay. The rooms are old, they smell, the decor is falling apart, and the drains in the sink and tub backed up anytime they were used. The room chair springs were broken and felt like getting out of a bean bag chair. The beds were uncomfortable, and for some odd reason, you can only drive-in park, not back-in park in this wide open parking lot (this place is in the middle of nowhere). As my teenage girl was out on a swing set, an odd guy stopped and stared at her. Then, another man drove into the parking lot, stopped his truck, and stared at her too, until he noticed my wife sitting opposite the swings, staring at him. It was a very odd experience for both my girl and my wife. In my experience, if you're a hiker or ski bum just looking for a bed...go for it. If you are a family with kids...spend the extra money and go somewhere other than this.

We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting White mountain area. Quiet place with easy access to food places. Room was very clean and comfortable. The Manager Mr. Raynor was incredibly helpful, special thanks to him!

This was a 1950's motel with no upgraded conveniences. Bathroom faucets wouldn't turn off, big black spiders in sleeping area, no hair dryer, no breakfast and no one on duty in the office.