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Sleepy Bear Motel

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

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 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
  • Anakeesta - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 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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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
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 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$172.87, 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. 153 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 203 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

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

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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