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Sleepy Bear Motel

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

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Cupids Chapel of Love
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • Cupids Chapel of Love - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roaring Fork - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 2.0 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
  • ‪Kephart cafe - ‬5 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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includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
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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
  • Limited on-site 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

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
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.

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 28 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on 5 Jan 2026 start from NZ$139.58, 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. 159 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 210 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

6/10 Okay

Johanna

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

Kinda noisy

The place was clean, service was nice, loved having access to the steam. But it is noisy, very thin walls, lol. Could hear all the traffic and everyone coming and going and talking next door. The breakfast was pretty neat, made to order.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. No table or chairs to sit at and bathroom was small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel was off of the downtown main street which was perfect. Close enough to go downtown if you wanted but far enough that it was very quiet. The stream running behind he motel was very pleasant to listen to. The rooms are newly renovated with a rustic them. The fresh made breakfast was very good but it is only offered on the weekend. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The place is good place to stay for a weekend only thing i could see that they can change is no hair dryer and no dresser. The staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the creek running behind and having a back door to look out. We also got to see bear.
Delicious breakfast. Only on weekends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the little bubbling stream out the back door. It was an unexpected surprise and a relaxing way to end a busy day. I would book there again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Great all around!

This little motel was so clean and cozy. The balcony overlooking the creek was small but enough to enjoy the sound of the creek rolling in the back. My husband and I got a small trip away from our kids this weekend. It was so peaceful and our room was adorable and efficient. Beds were extremely comfortable I must add too! Our entire stay was great from check in to check out. The staff was absolutely amazing overall, and the chef who made our breakfast to order this morning needs a huge shout out as well! Breakfast was so good and fresh! All for the reasonable price this place was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
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

Tricia

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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