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Sleepy Bear Motel

2.0 star property

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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 NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Gatlinburg is home to Sleepy Bear Motel. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
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820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • A log cabin in the woods. The Noah Bud Ogle Place was a homestead located in the Great Smoky Mountains Park near Gatlinburg, Tennessee., Shutterstock ID 175219004, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Clie
    Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg
    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tree Bridge
    Anakeesta
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cupids Chapel of Love
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Traffic Light #2A
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cliff Top Bar & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Tennessee Cider Company
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • Ole Red
    3 min drive
  • Pancake Pantry
    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.
More amenities include:
  • Cable channels and limited housekeeping

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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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

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

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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on 12 Mar 2026 start from NZ$210, 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.

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

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Reviews

Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Essie

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

10/10 Excellent

LeAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were very friendly. Breakfast was great. As a woman traveling alone with children we felt very safe here. Thanks for a great stay.
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

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

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

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice accommodations. Breakfast was amazing. So nice we stayed another night ! Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place to stay with balcony overlooking the stream. Very nice staff and super clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Liyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is great!!! And the brook at the back is so wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean and you could tell they had been renovated!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025