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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
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/bath 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

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

At Sleepy Bear Motel you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Highlights at this motel include free weekend breakfast and free self-parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Gatlinburg motel include Anakeesta and Gatlinburg SkyPark.
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What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville 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 with free breakfast, near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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.

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

Is parking available at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Yep, Sleepy Bear Motel has a free self car park.

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

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on 15 Nov 2025 start from NZ$199.35, including 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 a pool?

Sleepy Bear Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May to August.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer at weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sleepy Bear Motel?

No, Sleepy Bear Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sleepy Bear Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 175 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

8/10 Good

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was skeptical but pleasantly surprised by this facility. It has been newly renovated. The beds are very soft and comfortable, I had no trouble sleeping. The carpet seems new. It was very clean. we had a balcony overlooking a stream, where we saw a bear one morning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very clean. Only thing that they needed was a small table or stand. We had to put our food on the bed and eat there. Was a very nice place to stay with a bubbling brook off the back balcony. Had a trolley stop right across the street to take us into downtown Gattlinburg so we didnt have to deal with the nightmare of driving there. Saw 2 black bears just running around. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights 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

Nada

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

Peaceful stay!

Our room was very clean. You can tell they’ve been working on the place! The hot breakfast was made to order and delicious. I would say the beds were firm but still comfortable for us. The bathroom was a little small for a 6’4” guy, but it’s a renovated older motel, so I’m sure they’ve always been that size. Loved the balcony off the back to enjoy the peacefulness of the stream back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was right by the park, near some of the best hiking spots. They let my partner and I keep our things in our room past checkout so that we could shower before dinner. The gentleman up front also looked at my hiking route to confirm it was safe and doable this time of year. Personalized, kind, attentive service. So appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
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

Billee

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Gerald

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

Pleasant stay

The room was recently painted and had been updated a bit. Very clean! The bed was very comfortable. It was a 30 minute walk to the strip, but there was a trolley pick up stop right across the street. There were three restaurants right there you could walk to in less than 5 minutes. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The stream behind the hotel was very peaceful. My only wish was for more counter top to put things when trying to get ready.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

Great price!

Great place, great price! Conveniently located right near the main strip of Gatlinburg.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yohann

Travelled with family and small children
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

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quite. The room was clean and the staff was great and friendly. My favorite part was sitting on the balcony listening to and watching the creek. So peaceful, just needed a rocking chair
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and had your basic necessities. Beds were very hard and I would bring your own pillow. We stayed in a 2 queen room and I would say it has enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with partner
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

Louis

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

Clean and Reasonable

The room and facilities were clean, the staff was professional, and the free breakfast (with real pancakes, eggs, and bacon cooked to order) was a plus. Nice balcony over a noisy creek. We have paid much more for a room in Gatlinburg that wasn't as nice. We would stay here again. Le Conte Tapas and Grill across the street was excellent, with great service and a real bartender.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was clean. Still some things that need updated. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Staff & service
We got in late & all the nearby stores were closed. So, no food or drinks available. Room was ok. Property was fairly clean but dated. Huge TV in the room; but, apparently, you had to subscribe to ROKU to watch it. They had a free breakfast & it was an actual breakfast. Bacon, eggs, and pancakes cooked to order. I walked in behind a family of four. I didn’t really have time to wait around, so I left without eating. It would have been nice if they had some 'grab & go" options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children
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

Joy

Travelled with partner
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