Franconia Notch Motel

2.5 star property

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Basic Room, River View | Water view
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Basic Room | Living room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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572 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251
  • Place, Indian Head
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Flume Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, River View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Cottage

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cottage

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Lincoln

With a stay at Franconia Notch Motel in Lincoln, you'll be a 1-minute drive from White Mountain National Forest and 8 minutes from Ice Castles. .This motel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Loon Mountain Ski Resort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Whale's Tale Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Whale's Tale Water Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Indian Head - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Flume Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clark's Bears - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Loon Mountain Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 8.6 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 with free parking, steps from White Mountain National Forest
Franconia Notch Motel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 39-inch LED televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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 elevators

Property is also known as

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

Franconia Notch Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 660 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

6/10 Okay

Dana

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lissette

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

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

4/10 Poor

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

naomi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Betsy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
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

KAREN

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Shelane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

It was OK not what I expected. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Nichole

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, poorly lit. No stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025