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Sleepy Bear Motel

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Sleepy Bear Motel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg is home to Sleepy Bear Motel. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
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820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • A log cabin in the woods. The Noah Bud Ogle Place was a homestead located in the Great Smoky Mountains Park near Gatlinburg, Tennessee., Shutterstock ID 175219004, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Clie
    Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tree Bridge
    Anakeesta
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cupids Chapel of Love
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Traffic Light #2A
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cliff Top Bar & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Tennessee Cider Company
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • Ole Red
    3 min drive
  • Pancake Pantry
    4 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:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
Room features
All 55 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Cable channels and limited housekeeping

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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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to August

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleepy Bear Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Sleepy Bear Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Essie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were very friendly. Breakfast was great. As a woman traveling alone with children we felt very safe here. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic food and great coffee! All staff were very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anmol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and friendly, rooms are clean and serve the purpose
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome friendly room was clean and breakfast was a good meal thanks again for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay, the staff is so friendly and the breakfast was an experience, excellent. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place simple check in and great service even had a trolley service near so i would not have to drive or walk downtown rooms clean and good lighting outside to watch over cars and breakfast amazing very nice place ......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Bed and pillows were awesome. Staff was very nice. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cosy ! Staff was friendly breakfast delicious it was home made 5 the 5 stars 100%r recommended .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, helpful and accommodating. An excellent place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was comfortable and close to Smokie National park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean Rooms and the breakfast area . The cook was super nice and the food was enough and very tasty. Great mom and pop location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean motel, nice staff, big rooms. Great location, close enough to town, but yet in a quiet area, about 5 min from town. Definitely, recommend Sleepy Bear clean and comfortable bed. We would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Very clean room, staff was very friendly and helpful, and having breakfast prepared for you was great. Would stay there again great rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is a nice clean place to stay for the money. It is snuggled in the mountains The bed was comfy and you can tell the rooms have been newly renovated. The staff was very nice also. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and recently remodeled. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very pleasant and helpful. The property is well maintained and clean. Very safe area. Our 2nd stay in 2 weeks and exceeded our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice accommodations. Breakfast was amazing. So nice we stayed another night ! Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deyka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in really late but the front desk gentleman was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place to stay with balcony overlooking the stream. Very nice staff and super clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay. Loved the balcony and river. The owners/staff are the best!! Clean, friendly, and that will be my place when i go back!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic. Quieter than the main strip. Older motel, but nicely updated. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Excellent breakfast! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025