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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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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 Wi-Fi
The current price is RM346
RM390 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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Free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 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

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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

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About the area

Map
820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Cupids Chapel of Love - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Traffic Light #2A - 6 min walk - 0.5 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 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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleepy Bear Motel?

As of 7 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on 20 Jan 2026 start from RM 345.53, excluding 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleepy Bear Motel located?

Situated in Gatlinburg, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cupids Chapel of Love and within 3 miles (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Roaring Fork and Historic Ogle Log Cabin are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 222 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Essie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place and very nice people I will be back and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome friendly room was clean and breakfast was a good meal thanks again for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay, the staff is so friendly and the breakfast was an experience, excellent. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Bed and pillows were awesome. Staff was very nice. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cosy ! Staff was friendly breakfast delicious it was home made 5 the 5 stars 100%r recommended .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

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

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very pleasant and helpful. The property is well maintained and clean. Very safe area. Our 2nd stay in 2 weeks and exceeded our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Very clean room, staff was very friendly and helpful, and having breakfast prepared for you was great. Would stay there again great rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

8/10 Good

Deyka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in really late but the front desk gentleman was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic. Quieter than the main strip. Older motel, but nicely updated. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Excellent breakfast! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night 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

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Property is very clean and well maintained. Trolley pickup is right across street to take you to town. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Amenities
Don't let the outside fool you. Very nice motel for families on the budget. No it's not nicest motel, it is clean, it is smoke free, the staff is amazing, in the morning breakfast is out of this world. They cook to order, Wil definitely without a doubt go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was made to order . Where is that now ? !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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