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Sleepy Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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When you stay at Sleepy Bear Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are just a 5-minute drive away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Limited hour front desk
$72 nightly
The total price is $81
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View | Free WiFi

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
  • 300 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Free WiFi

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
  • 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

  • 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

When you stay at Sleepy Bear Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekend mornings 7:30 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Room amenities

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to August

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Sleepy Bear Motel and nearby?

Sleepy Bear Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, made to order, and a highlight of the stay. (43 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Fantastic food and great coffee! All staff were very friendly!
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly!
Shannon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean Rooms and the breakfast area . The cook was super nice and the food was enough and very tasty. Great mom and pop location
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean motel, nice staff, big rooms. Great location, close enough to town, but yet in a quiet area, about 5 min from town. Definitely, recommend Sleepy Bear clean and comfortable bed. We would stay here again
Susan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay.
Tara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice for a weekend stay for the two of us. It seems to be locally owned and operated. Trolley that is free picks you up across the street. Breakfast was the highlight they have a really good cook on the weekends. We really enjoyed it.
Leeann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay. Already planning another stay.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really great place to stay with balcony overlooking the stream. Very nice staff and super clean and convenient.
MARY, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really good
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it all
Tressie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay. Loved the balcony and river. The owners/staff are the best!! Clean, friendly, and that will be my place when i go back!!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff with clean and air conditioned rooms!
azalea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean and you could tell they had been renovated!
Lacey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great breakfast, clean rooms
kenneth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and informative. Room was clean. Quiet area to stay.
Jamie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place! Nice, neat, very clean and friendly staff! Highly recommend!
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room for a great price! Just what we were looking for and complimentary made to order breakfast was fantastic!
Joy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay from check in to check out! Everything was so clean and staff were extremely friendly!
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, would most definitely come back
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great customer service and breakfast.
Jacob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a perfect spot to stay for a visit to the area. Friendly and clean and everything you would want or need!
Sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Eva, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean friendly staff
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The made to order breakfast is best thing about this place. Everything else was fine, too - comfortable bed, clean, etc. But the breakfast alone makes it 5 stars.
Misty, 1-night trip