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Sleepy Bear Motel

Motel with free breakfast, near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 27.9 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 27.9 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • SkyPark - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anakeesta Smokehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sleepy Bear Motel

Motel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Sleepy Bear Motel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All 55 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleepy Bear Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleepy Bear Motel located?

Situated in Gatlinburg, this motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Roaring Fork and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Traffic Light #3 are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean quiet and comfortable. I highly recommend this motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shu-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice free breakfast, nice water pressure in shower, can see fireflies on the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was so cute. The rooms had a balcony with a view of the river and mountains and was just beautiful. Check in was easy and nice and the room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable stay. Comfy bed and spacious balcony overlooking the creek. We enjoyed that the breakfast was included and cooked to order. Friendly and professional staff. Close to all the action without being trapped in traffic when you leave. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so friendly. If you don’t have to stay in the big hotel. This was a great place to stay. I will definitely let everyone know. It was cheap enough for your stay . All and all a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough good things about our stay at Sleepy Bear Motel! Property is a simple, family-owned, old-fashioned motel experience. Rooms were super clean, comfortable and complete with all the nessecities, as well as wif-fi and super cold A/C. Breakfast was made to order and served up every morning, and the hotel was very close to all the Gatlinburg attractions, but enough out of the way where you didn't have to fight lots of traffic coming and going. I honestly can't believe that we had such a great stay, given the affordable rates they offer. Highly recommend if you're looking for the best value with friendly service and clean accommodations while you explore the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the creek behind the motel. Very pretty. Motel staff was nice. The pizza place across the street was yummy. My only complaint would be there were a few ants in the bathroom. Really other than that it was good. We weren’t in our room much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, would most definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mandie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025