Sleepy Bear Motel

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 300 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 - 2.0 km
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • SkyPark - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬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.

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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 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. 119 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room, nice staff.
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

azalea

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

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room for great prices. Just a little out of the way of the main strip but quiet. Only complaint was our toilet was rocky and sounded like it was going to break when we sat down. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The local owners have done a remarkable job brining this motel back to life! Cozy stay that's close enough to the Parkway to not have to fight traffic, but distant enough to enjoy a slower pace. Some great restaurants just across the street as well! We can't wait to go back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay the two ladies at check in were very kind, room was clean and the breakfast cooked to order was good. Thank you for your service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jensine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable. There was a trolley stop right outside which is a great way to get around Gatlinburg and avoid driving in the traffic there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

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

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay from check in to check out! Everything was so clean and staff were extremely friendly!
Stayed 1 night 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

Frances

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

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities
Clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dikshya

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good & Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Wonderful staff! Amazing weekend breakfast!! My only suggestion is coffee makers in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025