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Sleepy Bear Motel

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

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View
Reception
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

Map
820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪82 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
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 in-room WiFi. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Gatlinburg motel include Anakeesta and 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 - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • SkyPark - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anakeesta Smokehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sleepy Bear Motel

Motel with free parking, near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Sleepy Bear Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 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.

Languages

English

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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

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 on 01 May and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

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 12 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on 25 June 2025 start from AU$190.59, 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 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 01 to October 31).

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

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TELISA

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

Nice

Very clean and recently updated. Loved the balcony overlooking creek
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025