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Sleepy Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg

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

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
  • Place, Cupids Chapel of Love
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 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

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

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

In Gatlinburg .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel, you'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Roaring Fork and Historic Ogle Log Cabin are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cupids Chapel of Love - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Roaring Fork - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪Kephart cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪No Way Jose's Cantina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sleepy Bear Motel

Motel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

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.

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. 154 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 204 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the balcony with a view of the creek and the staff was so very friendly and welcoming. The bathroom was very small but clean and that was most important.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean and you could tell they had been renovated!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay. Already planning another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Sleep Bear Motel for a long weekend. The staff is amazing, the room was clean, very cozy and the beds were wonderful. The large tv was so nice. We had a fridge and microwave. The pool is so nice however it was too cool to use. The back balcony overlooks the brook. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small balcony facing the river and woods was relaxing. The guys at the counter were very informative about food and attractions in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

azalea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff with clean and air conditioned rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman that was making home made breakfast to order. The ge tal man that checked us in went above and beyond in helping
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a gem. It's exactly as described online. Rooms were spotless. Great location just before the craziness of Gatlinburg. Located on the trolley route. Restaurants, Ice Cream, and Mini-Mart within walking distance. Really enjoyed balcony overlooking stream. Helpful suggestions for room convenience: Coffee maker, luggage rack, and bed side lamps.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable place to stay. It's older and you use an actual key. It's clean and comfortable. The breakfast is great. It's hot and made fresh. Only thing I didn't like was that there wasn't an iron in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Traveled with family
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

Mariane

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

Great remodeled hotel!

Hotel was great! Location was perfect for me as I did not want to be in the mist of the mess. There were plenty of good places to eat around (BBQ, Thai). Rooms have been remodeled recently and they were nice! I had chairs on the balcony overlooking the stream (not the best view), just remember to use bug repellent if you sit out there any time of the day. Front desk people were super friendly and super nice. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Traveled with family
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

Alicha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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