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Sleepy Bear Motel

Motel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪82 min drive‬

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View | Free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

In Gatlinburg .You'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta within 2 miles (3 km) of this Gatlinburg motel. Roaring Fork and Historic Ogle Log Cabin are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 in Gatlinburg
Free breakfast is served on weekends. Free self parking is available.
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Sleepy Bear Motel offers 55 accommodations. This Gatlinburg motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sleepy Bear Motel to the airport?

Sleepy Bear Motel is 45.3 mi (69-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleepy Bear Motel?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on Sep 11, 2025 start from $70.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sleepy Bear Motel.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Sleepy Bear Motel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sleepy Bear Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sleepy Bear Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Sleepy Bear Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel have a pool?

Sleepy Bear Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sleepy Bear Motel to downtown Gatlinburg?

Sleepy Bear Motel is 1.3 mi away from Gatlinburg.

Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 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

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do i start? Such a simple, easy, no-fus stay! i cannot brag more about the free, made to order breakfast; truly amazing! The private back porch, overlooking a beautiful, oeaceful creek! The staff is so friendly, and kind! I will be returning to this hotel every single time i come to gatlinburg from now on!!! 15 out of 10!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner
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

Berti

Traveled with partner
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

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean comfortable affordable.

We made a last minute decision to visit Gatlinburg. I checked Hotels.com for a reasonable room. This hotel had a good rating so we went for it. Mind you, it's not fancy, no coffee maker, hair dryer or iron, but it was clean, bed was very comfortable and the area was quiet We were able to sit on the deck overlooking a creek.. We will use this location again. The gentleman at the desk was friendly, helpful and spoke English. If you are looking for a place to retire for the evening with no fancy perks, this is the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dikshya

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

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Experience!

Outstanding stay! Although an older motel, it is well kept and exceptionally clean. The cleanest place we’ve stayed in years! The motel is family owned and everyone we encountered were professional and friendly. It was my wedding weekend and although we rented a cabin, we reserved 4 rooms for our adult children and their kids. They loved it. Tony, the chef that prepares breakfast is 5 star!!!! The breakfast had a lot of options cooked to order, with real eggs, not powdered eggs! We will make this our new place to stay each time we visit Gatlinburg, and our adult children will as well. Thank you for providing a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Great breakfast, clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Experience All Around!

Absolutely amazing experience! It’s an older motel, but cleaner than any hotel I’ve ever stayed in. It is family owned, which makes it even better. The staff are pleasant and helpful. Tony, the chef, is 5 star! Breakfast was fabulous! The balcony overlooking the creek was beautiful and peaceful. I was here for my wedding and rented 4 rooms for our adult children. Everyone had a great experience all around! We will definitely stay here the next time we visit Gatlinburg!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
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

Eva

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great clean room

It was a great surprise to have a balcony off the back of our room over a mountain stream! Our room was very clean and newly renovated. It had two chairs, a very comfortable bed, and we really enjoyed the two nights we stayed there. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Odd and old smell but,...

Wonderful staff. Wonderful chef. Nice and clean room. Did have an "old" smell to it. And it followed me home. But, I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Came to town for our wedding. We booked this hotel and stayed one night and our adult children stayed 2. The beds were very comfortable and the tv was big and seemed new. The kids said breakfast was delicious! The pool was clean and well maintained. Balcony by the creek was super cute. We will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

The location was great and close to Gatlinburg strip attractions. The room was clean, no odor, very spacious. No issues whatsoever during our stay. Now the free breakfast on the weekends ….. OMG!!! It was delicious, best motel breakfast I’ve had! Hats off to the chef, he took orders and made them quickly. My girls and I were very happy and we will def stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tommie

Traveled with group
Old and small bathroom. Poor water pressure. Very quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine overall just wouldnt recommend if wanting to stay and walk the strip youll have to take a trolly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay the night before hiking Mt. LeConte via Trillium Gap. Great made-to-order breakfast. Beautiful river view from balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025