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Sleepy Bear Motel

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

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

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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 - 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

  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kilwin's - ‬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.

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 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 within 2 mi (3 km) of Roaring Fork, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Anakeesta. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for a great price! Just what we were looking for and complimentary made to order breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a perfect spot to stay for a visit to the area. Friendly and clean and everything you would want or need!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

William

Liked: Amenities
Clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY clean. Easy check-in process, weekend breakfast was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean. The staff was friendly and professional highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a great overnight stay here. The room was clean and comfortable. Having a private balcony with a water view was a nice plus. Breakfast on Saturday morning was excellent and the outside eating areas are perfect. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Comfy beds. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Enjoyed coffee on the balcony overlooking the creek. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Hong hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are so helpful and friendly in everyway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room looked to be recently remodeled and had basic amenities. Best part was the food across the street and a beautiful balcony overlooking a peaceful stream. 10/10 for the price and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sleepy Bear is a great little motel off the parkway in Gatlinburg. Everyone was so friendly, you could get a fresh, hot breakfast, and they'd keep the pool open for a late night swim. It's in a great location, near everything, and you can't beat the rate. The rooms were nice, clean, and had nice toiletries and plenty of towels. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was as described and on the water. We enjoyed the pool and the breakfast. Quiet area and a few restaurants across the street. We will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and i loved our stay here. Its a nice motel. Rooms recently renovated and we had a balcony over looking the river. Breakfast had good options and made to order. We come every year around my birthday and this will be our new go to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Yohann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, confy bed, very gentle staff. The area is outside on the city so you have to take the trolley.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated rooms and convenient location to entertainment. Fresh breakfast was top notch! We'll be back.
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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was clean and updated. The breakfast was awesome! The room had a nice view of the river and there was a trolly to take you downtown which was a good distance away. Hard to complain about anything. Cool little motel that has been recently renovated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was super, from phone contact before arrival to custom prepared breakfast and check out! Rate it 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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