Franconia Notch Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from White Mountain National Forest

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Located near White Mountain National Forest, Franconia Notch Motel offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, outdoor furniture, and express check-out. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Basic Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, River View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Cottage

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cottage

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
572 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251

What's nearby

  • Whale's Tale Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Indian Head - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Betty and Barney Hill Memorials - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Flume Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Common Man - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Mountain Burger Co. - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Franconia Notch Motel

Motel near White Mountain National Forest
Near Ice Castles, Franconia Notch Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Franconia Notch Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and microwaves
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Franconia Notch Motel Motel
Franconia Notch Motel Lincoln
Franconia Notch Motel Motel Lincoln

Frequently asked questions

Is Franconia Notch Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Franconia Notch Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Franconia Notch Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Franconia Notch Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Franconia Notch Motel located?

Situated in Lincoln, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of White Mountain National Forest and Georgiana Falls. Whale's Tale Water Park and Indian Head are also within 10 minutes.

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Franconia Notch Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 663 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Room was nice and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, easy check in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was courteous and the motel was quite. This is the second year in a row that I stayed at the Franconia Notch Motel and the reason I returned was because I was so happy with my stay last year. It is conveniently located near many area attractions. I will stay here again when I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, comfortable and friendly staff. Older classic motel in a geat location with a river flowing right behind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stopping point on our way to the white mountains
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman was pleasant who checked us in.The cottage was clean and perfect for our one night stay. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, friendly and helpful owners and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall decent. WiFi was not strong in room, making it hard to get work done.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good place to rest head for a couple nights, not much to do there but plenty surrounding the property. Nice owners and clean enough
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, well kept rooms, the ownership oozes hospitality. Having stayed here 5 plus times, they never disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was friendly. Great location. It needs a little TLC. Some fresh paint outside. Bathroom door sticks. Otherwise no real complaints. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My work brings me to Lincoln New Hampshire on a regular basis, and the Franconia Notch motel is my preferred choice. Always polite check-in, clean rooms every time, and their rates are consistently reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No frills accommodation, definitely worth the price. Clean room great staff in the office in an overall great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The river was unique
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place has become my work travel go to. Quick, clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to lay your head at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure how this property can charge the amount they do - perhaps taking advantage of the season. This is a necessity stop hotel, not a vacation hotel. This is a brush your teeth go to bed get up go back to work stop. Very disappointed. Staff very nice but not what we were looking forward to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Franconia Lodge Motel is my go-to. Convenient location and picnic tables and fire pits right on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was filthy and there was no service. My friend and myself reported the motel To Franconia Board of health due to both of use being exposed to Scabies which is a highly contagious condition. I would like to be reimbursed for this stay in full. You should remove this motel from your site so no one else experiences what we have!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Georgina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member in the office was friendly and immediately available. There were clean towels provided each day and the shower was hot. Apart from that I cannot say anything positive. The building is in a state of disrepair. The room was damp - I awoke with tight lungs. This place needs fixing up. I'm shocked that Expedia have this motel available - I always trust Expedia, but will be using another website from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lissette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom was so dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised with house nice the room was. Enjoyed the nice river in back of motel! Close to Clark's trading post!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here, it was very clean, the beds were very comfortable. Also liked that it was right by the river. Very peaceful area. Would definitely come again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025