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Sleepy Bear Motel

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

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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

Room options

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 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 - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪No Way Jose's Cantina - ‬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.

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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

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
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 Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. 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

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Nice, neat, very clean and friendly staff! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay from check in to check out! Everything was so clean and staff were extremely friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room for great prices. Just a little out of the way of the main strip but quiet. Only complaint was our toilet was rocky and sounded like it was going to break when we sat down. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personable and went above and beyond other motels. We were particularly pleased that it was not in the middle of downtown and parking was easy. Very close to the National Park. We enjoyed the restaurants recommended to us. They even helped us find a faster route back to Knoxville!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay the two ladies at check in were very kind, room was clean and the breakfast cooked to order was good. Thank you for your service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and very clean. Nice rooms and beds. The breakfast is delicious and is cooked fresh. The staff very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sleepy Bear was exactly what we were looking for. It was a short distance from everything to do in Gatlinburg but still very convenient with a trolley stop across the street. The price was good and the room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the free breakfast on Sat and Sun mornings. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dikshya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was really good. Friendly employees
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised how clean and nice the motel was. The staff was extremely friendly and the cook was nice and cooked us a great breakfast our whole stay. Loved the stream out our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This an older property but they did an excellent job in the remodel. The rooms were quiet and the back porch was peaceful. It is close to trolley to take you into Gatlinburg. The breakfast was excellent. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sleepy Bear was amazing ! The manager and staff was friendly. The rooms and property was clean and well taking care of ….. You won’t just rent a room here you will be welcomed and feel at home .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The breakfast was amazing, Tony the cook is the best …. Burritos mmm mmm yummy !!! Thanks EVERYBODY WAS AMAZING 1000% good it’s 5 star !!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is the hidden gem of the Smokies! Super clean and the staff was excellent and treated you like family from Tonya at the front desk that was super nice to the chef that made us breakfast Tony he was awesome to the guy who checked is out. We will definitely be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A homemade breakfast, with several options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although it is a motel I is clean and without smoking smell. THE BACK OF THE ROOMS show a calm creek. Breakfast was made to order, good and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason i gave a 4 star review for the property, they are remolding EVERYTHING, and its not all done yet. I believe this little is just about perfect, made even better with balcony over looking the brook!! If you want a slice of nostalgia for the good old days of family road trips and the road side motels, this is the place!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Everyone was nice but it could have been a little cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and updated. The location was great, just off the main strip so it was nice and quiet at night. Breakfast on the weekend. Definitely would return again when visiting Gatlinberg.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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