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Sleepy Bear Motel

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

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Two large beds with white linens and throw blankets, a desk with chair, and a flat-screen TV.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a herringbone-patterned reception desk and a framed clock above.
Enjoy the serene river views from this balcony with a single chair, surrounded by lush greenery and a rocky shoreline.
Hotel offers stunning views of lush green surroundings from its multi-story design with balconies on each floor.
Stroll through the beautifully lit walkway to the entrance of this welcoming space.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 27.9 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

  • 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 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:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All 55 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleepy Bear Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 19 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on 21 Jul 2025 start from NZ$160.74, 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.

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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Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very clean quiet and comfortable. I highly recommend this motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean, nice free breakfast, nice water pressure in shower, can see fireflies on the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The area was so cute. The rooms had a balcony with a view of the river and mountains and was just beautiful. Check in was easy and nice and the room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great affordable stay. Comfy bed and spacious balcony overlooking the creek. We enjoyed that the breakfast was included and cooked to order. Friendly and professional staff. Close to all the action without being trapped in traffic when you leave. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

The owners were so friendly. If you don’t have to stay in the big hotel. This was a great place to stay. I will definitely let everyone know. It was cheap enough for your stay . All and all a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

I can't say enough good things about our stay at Sleepy Bear Motel! Property is a simple, family-owned, old-fashioned motel experience. Rooms were super clean, comfortable and complete with all the nessecities, as well as wif-fi and super cold A/C. Breakfast was made to order and served up every morning, and the hotel was very close to all the Gatlinburg attractions, but enough out of the way where you didn't have to fight lots of traffic coming and going. I honestly can't believe that we had such a great stay, given the affordable rates they offer. Highly recommend if you're looking for the best value with friendly service and clean accommodations while you explore the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

We enjoyed the creek behind the motel. Very pretty. Motel staff was nice. The pizza place across the street was yummy. My only complaint would be there were a few ants in the bathroom. Really other than that it was good. We weren’t in our room much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place, would most definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025