Name: Franconia Notch Motel
Address: 572 Us 3 Lincoln New Hampshire 03251, Lincoln, 03251, US

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2026

Juan

Place was dirty and smell bad. There were spiders in the room and the windows didn’t shut

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Michael

This place is always a pleasure to stay at everything is always prefict

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Michael

Everything was great as always recommen a stay there

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2026

David

Not the most pleasant smelling place, some may think so but we didn't care for it. And needs upgrades desperately.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Dan

This old hotel and cottages has been around for a long time. It appears that this is fairly new owners and they do have a lot of work ahead of them, but they done a great job keeping the rooms nice and . So keep in mind if you're considering that these are old cottages and they have the old character which I love. In addition, it's right along the Pemi River and you can open the window in the the bathroom and listen to the water running down the river. Outback, there is a couple lawn chairs and you have steps to go down to the river and there's a couple picnic tables a hibachi grill to cook on and even a fire pit. The rooms like I said are older, but they are nice. There's two rooms both with I believe a queen bed, one of the rooms you can shut both doors for privacy. One of the doors goes into the bathroom and the other one goes into the main room. They do have a nice refrigerator and microwave and coffee maker along with a TV with excellent choices of viewing. They're also to air conditioner is one in each room.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Victor

Great location and clean room

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

IULIAN

Great place. We love the cottages on the water.
We use this plance all the time we go hiking in Franconia/ White Forest National Park

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Laurita

Microwave didn't get hot - tried popping a bag of popcorn and it did nothing. Other than that, the stay was great.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

John

Older motel in need of a face-lift. But a good price and a good night’s sleep before our day-hike next day. Clean. Convenient for North Woodstock.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

Denise

Hotel was dated

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Michael

Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice location right on a river that you can hear when you open the back window of the room. The motel is within an easy drive of nearby towns.

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

Tina

When I arrived and checked into my room, I was pretty disappointed. The room smelled, everything was outdated. I just didn’t feel comfortable at the property. I checked out a day early.

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Joseph

Do not stay here. Property is run down. Peeling paint, crumbling patched together parking lot that makes you say \"Oh no\" when you pull in. The room was musty with beat up furniture. The bathroom had sticky broken floors tiles. Hairs in corners the vanity. The enamel on the probably 60 year old tub was gone so it was stained and grungy. The white shower curtain was all brown at the bottom. When I got home after my trip I said to my wife you would have walked in said \"Nope\" and got back in the truck.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Franklin

Got the job done and AC worked.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Vickie

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10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Norman

Very friendly staff. Property and room was dated but perfect for our one night stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Jill

Room was clean, no frills room, king bed a bit soft . If your looking for a no frills, less expensive motel this one will do

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

James

Very clean fo such an old room. Had heat AC tv micro fridge very soft king bed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

KAREN

A bit outdated, could use an update but we stayed 2 nights and will definitely stay again. We were very comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

John

Parking is good right outside your door.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Katelyn

Great place to stay. Has a fridge and microwave and nice bathroom.

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Kevin

beautiful location

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Lee

A cute, cozy, clean place to spend the night between hikes.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

John

Room was good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Kevin

This motel was so cute. Loved it!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Jeffery

Dated but very clean , comfortable mattress, and quiet

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2026

christopher

It was a motel, nothing fancy. Staff was polite but mostly invisible.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Keila

Was a nice stying with my family.
The place was clean and quietThe office staff was friendly and efficient. The check-in process was smooth, and the room was clean and quiet, making it a pleasant stay for my family.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Francis

Room was just what we needed. Staff was excellent!!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Randalll

Staff and room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Aaron

Room was clean staff was great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Glenn

Everything was what we expected. We have stayed there a number of times. We like the large rooms and good heating system. Another very nice stay. Only criticism is that the fabric on the chairs in my our room was quite dirty.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Matt

Easy check in and out, nice clean room close to all attractions.
Thank you!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Ryan

Bare bones motel with clean rooms and friendly owners. Great spot if you just need a place to crash after a day in the Whites.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Jeffrey

This place is in the perfect location for us, we're going to the ice castles tomorrow in North Woodstock. There's a creek right out the back window, it's like a scene from a movie. Perfect!!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Dec 2025

Olena

Very cozy cottage to stay in, even though it's outdated. Heat was working great, could feel draft near the window, but still was warm during the sleep. Few things to improve: to have stainfree bed cover, as it seemed someone either spilled something or who knows what else. Bathroom sink had pieces of hair, seemed like after shave it wasn't rinsed. We were also asked to leave before 11am because worker was traveling. If it was mentioned on our day of arrival, I wouldn't mind, and would be very considering. But just knocking on a door on a day of the departure and rushing us to leave right the way was not pleasant.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

DANIEL

Quaint cottage by a rushing river. Great value!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Carly

Very friendly staff. Room was nice and cozy.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2025

Gabriel

Overall decent. WiFi was not strong in room, making it hard to get work done.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Julian

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Sandeep

Location was good. Room was clean and tidy.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Becky

Nice, easy check in/out.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2025

Jessica

Definitely get what you pay for. It's not the worst place I've stayed but could use a good cleaning.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Dawn

The gentleman was pleasant who checked us in.The cottage was clean and perfect for our one night stay. We will definitely be returning!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Ronna L.

People should not stay here! We stayed in a cottage. It looked nice initially, even with the dated furniture but then we realized the couch was really junk, and it sagged terribly. We saw a space heater was heating the cottage. That's awful because it didn't keep the place warm. We tried turning it up but it wouldn't go higher. We froze all night and in the morning. Then when I used a hair dryer, the circuit tripped and we had no power, so no heat. Nobody was available to fix anything. Stay at your own risk!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Rachel

The room wasn't very clean. There was a spiderweb in the corner, and the room was overall very dusty. Some hair in the tub, and the sink took forever to drain.
The water pressure was great, and the beds were fine. Thin comforters that looks like they haven't been washed in a while.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

James

Simple, comfortable and friendly staff. Older classic motel in a geat location with a river flowing right behind.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2025

Tom

When we entered the room, it had an almost suffocating odor similar to the odor of other low-cost motels. This odor, however, would not go away, even with three windows open. The day after we left, I put on a short that I had worn in that room. It still stank of that room. The bed was comfortable, the water was hot and plentiful, but I will never go there again.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

David

The room was relatively quiet, I could walk to dinner at two restaurants, the tv had lots of channels and the WiFi was relatively strong (89/20) for being in a rural area. There was a fridge if you wanted it and plenty of hot water.

The downsides were the furniture and bed were a little dated, and the tub seemed to have a lot of wear and tear on it (but seemed clean).

Convenient to Franconia Notch SP, especially Flume Gorge, the Basin, and Canon Mountain.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Andrew

It's an older property but appropriately priced. Accommodation in general is expensive in the area and this is one of the more affordable options. The hot water and AC work well, the rooms are clean. I have stayed here several times when I drive up to do day hikes in the area.

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

Georgina

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.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

Patricia

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!!!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

April

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Scott

Great stay

This was a very comfortable stay. Clean, quiet, and easily accessible as well. The TV didn't have volume when I turned it on but after I told the office the manager came right away, did a restart of the device, and it worked again. I was able to park right next to my room and I liked how the motel looked on the outside, too. It's a short, simple drive into town while being removed from any distractions. The price is right, too, and the manager friendly. I would gladly stay again.

Self

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2025

Wendy

This is a very dirty and old property. It has really been run down and needs to be updated and cleaned. The staff did not speak fluent English so it was difficult to get answers to many questions but they were kind. While adjusting the shower head, it broke in my hands. The staff replaced it the same day. The room smelled strongly of mildew and mold. I will not stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Andrew

Yes the room is a little rough bit the stay was quiet and cozy, the staff was nice and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Robert

It was a good stopping point on our way to the white mountains

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2025

Rodney

A perfectly fine if old and a bit dingy. Fine for a place to crash between hikes. Can walk to a decent restaurant, just 5 minutes down the road.

On a branch of the Pemi River, kids could play in it. Water low so would be very safe. I spent a half hour fly fishing, caught several small native brook trout.

Shower could have been cleaner, bed was clean and comfortable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Thomas

Friendly manager, quiet and comfortable room with tv microwave and refrigerator. I would stay again! Slept well!

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Mackenzie

Good place to rest head for a couple nights, not much to do there but plenty surrounding the property. Nice owners and clean enough

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2025

Dana

The river was unique

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

Robert

This place is disgustingly dirty. The furniture was original a long, long time ago. Coming in the door to the cottage was like a guillotine and there solution was use a cinder block to hold it open which of course would let in mosquitos. Never addressed. The walls, floors and furniture were filthy, worn down and the cushions collapsed. The beds folded into the middle and we're disgusting. He walked the dog through our yard as the cottage was behind his house. Very intrusive, the kitchen window which faces the cottage was always open and it felt like being spied on. Joined us in the water asked if we wanted privacy but didn't leave. He jovially said \"You're wealthy\" when we arrived, which I found insulting. 2690 is 4 miles in on Stinson Lake Rd highly inconvenient as only one way out. This place should be delisted from any service, no respect for their property or guests. Great for a frat party.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Michelle

The hotel was very rundown. The carpet was extremely dirty. There was tape on the ceilings and walls. The towels looked ratty and old and were falling apart. When we used the AC, it was blowing warm air and filled the room with burning electricity smell. We made it one night before we had to leave.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2025

Lissette

The bathroom was so dirty

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Joseph

Great spot, friendly and helpful owners and staff

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Joseph

Love this place, well kept rooms, the ownership oozes hospitality. Having stayed here 5 plus times, they never disappoint.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Tim

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.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Joseph

This place has become my work travel go to. Quick, clean and convenient

Business Self

2/10

Poor

01 Jul 2025

Donald

The bed was ok, sheet and towels were clean. The walls were stained, the bath tub was stained and did not look clean. The smell was so bad we actually left early. It seemed like a chemical smell to cover up a mildew problem. Needless to say we won't be going back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Joseph

Great spot to lay your head at night

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2025

Jeffrey

It was OK not what I expected. I would not stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Jim

No frills accommodation, definitely worth the price. Clean room great staff in the office in an overall great location.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Nichole

The room was not clean, mildew and scum in bathtub. Hair around sink.Mirrors never cleaned covered in spots .
Friends room had many things wrong upon arrival. Location is nice and if you want to have a spot where nobody bothers you. Changed towels daily which was nice but came into room when you were gone.
Definitely need some new house keepers.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2025

Brian

Dirty, poorly lit. No stars

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Amy

I really liked the one bedroom cabin. It was nice to have a living room to relax in after a long hike.
It could definitely use some updates to the furniture as it was pretty worn looking.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

stephen

Was pleasantly surprised with house nice the room was. Enjoyed the nice river in back of motel! Close to Clark's trading post!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2025

Jeffrey S

Comfortable, economical, and convenient

Clean place but dated. Is what I expected for the area so I found the place fit my needs.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2025

Jeffery

Dated but clean and comfortable.

It’s very dated and a little chilly during the winter. But I just need a few overnight stays to ski so I wasn’t looking for luxury. Very clean and comfortable. I’d stay here again for sure. However not sure my wife would.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Aleksandar

It is one of the least expensive options , rooms are of reasonable size, with operational appliances ( Tv, coffee machine, microwave) internet is good. Convenient location for hikes in Franconia notch, walking distance to Indian head trail, 5 min drive to Lincoln and Kancamagus scenic highway. Stayed in other properties in the past but this lodging quality/ price is excellent.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Michael

Franconia Lodge Motel is my go-to. Convenient location and picnic tables and fire pits right on the river.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Susan

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.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2025

Annaliza

Good enough for a crash pad.

4/10

Poor

05 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Would not stay again

The room was just ok. I questioned the cleanliness of the beds. It’s very outdated and needs some TLC. I wouldn’t stay there again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Alex

Needed a place to stay after a long travel night and this was perfect. Owner went out of his way to make sure I had what I needed even with a late arrival. Room was as expected for the price. Will look here again next time I'm in the area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Helena

I found multiple hairs in the bathtub. The room smells like bleach. That's never a good sign. The bed smells like stale sex. Wouldn't be staying if it weren't for the impending storm. Wouldn't recommend for the price.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Bruce

nice place

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

glenn

It is inexpensive and clean. We have stayed there many times. I also like that the room is a little large than most motel rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Jason

Great

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Leslie

Room was cold when I arrived. It would have been nice to turn thermostat up earlier

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Ok spot for the price

Priced right but the musty smell....

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

LILLIAN

Loved it all. Cheap price b

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Cheryl

River was beautiful. Quiet and peaceful. Fridge microwave and coffeemaker. Owner helped me clean snow off my car. So very thoughtful and appreciated!

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2025

Jason

Good value and location

I chose this hotel for the cost (low) and location. It was a good value and centrally located. The family that runs the place was kind and accommodating. The room was certainly old but felt clean and had a nice view out the back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Jon

Loved the retro charm of this small cottage. So quiet you could here the river flow. Clean and well maintained. Peaceful White Mt. weekend getaway.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Jack

I was looking for a quiet place in NH. Franconia Notch was perfect. My cabin was very enjoyable. I highly recommend this to everyone. I'll be back.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

06 Dec 2024

Britni

We have always loved our little getaway’s here and for the price you can’t beat it directly on the Pemi River! However, this stay the bed was outrageously uncomfortable, so much that we woke up with back pain. The satellite TV was problematic, and every time the refrigerator kicked on the tv turned off. The shower had pink mold and around the toilet was disgusting. We made it work but jeeze, some cleaning and upkeep is needed desperately.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

The motel is a bit old and some things are outdated, but my room was very clean and the guy working at the front desk was polite and helpful. Overall I can't complain for $66 per night.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Dec 2024

Chris

It was clean but dated

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2024

Amanda

Horrible