Sleepy Bear Motel

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

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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
The current price is AED 375
AED 422 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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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/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

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

  • McGhee Tyson 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Roaring Fork and within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Traffic Light #3 are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 199 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

Anmol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and friendly, rooms are clean and serve the purpose
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony view was peaceful and the overall stay was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, helpful and accommodating. An excellent place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is a nice clean place to stay for the money. It is snuggled in the mountains The bed was comfy and you can tell the rooms have been newly renovated. The staff was very nice also. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Turned one night stay into two. We enjoyed everything about this little motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Excellent staff and the balcony overlooking the creek was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom small but clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personable and went above and beyond other motels. We were particularly pleased that it was not in the middle of downtown and parking was easy. Very close to the National Park. We enjoyed the restaurants recommended to us. They even helped us find a faster route back to Knoxville!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 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

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly folks. Conveniently located to our hiking trails. Flapjacks pancakes was wonderful 2 mornings. Maddog’s ice cream/bakery was awesome too. FoodKing grocery up the street w cheaper gas. Only complaint was room was to small for our liking No table to sit at n prepare out coffee.
Cute touch
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

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

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

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

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