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Sleepy Bear Motel

Motel within easy reach of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View | Free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
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, SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are just a 5-minute drive away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Limited hour front desk

Room options

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

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 300 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪No Way Jose's Cantina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sleepy Bear Motel

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, 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
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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

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, made to order, and freshly cooked. (36 reviews)
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Reviews

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great price!

Great place, great price! Conveniently located right near the main strip of Gatlinburg.
Leah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is good place to stay for a weekend only thing i could see that they can change is no hair dryer and no dresser. The staff was amazing
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was very clean and comfortable the hotel advertised free breakfast included but when we got there the staff said breakfast only on weekends was not happy about that one of the reasons along with great rates I book my reservation there
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay the night before hiking Mt. LeConte via Trillium Gap. Great made-to-order breakfast. Beautiful river view from balcony.
Johnna C, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean quiet and comfortable. I highly recommend this motel
Tina, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. No table or chairs to sit at and bathroom was small.
Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Stay!!

The place is fabulous, creek right out the back door. The staff is so so nice and the breakfast is phenominal!!!! The cook is the nicest man also. Will definitely be coming back.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The motel was off of the downtown main street which was perfect. Close enough to go downtown if you wanted but far enough that it was very quiet. The stream running behind he motel was very pleasant to listen to. The rooms are newly renovated with a rustic them. The fresh made breakfast was very good but it is only offered on the weekend. I would definitely stay again.
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, nice free breakfast, nice water pressure in shower, can see fireflies on the balcony
Shu-Ting, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Eliza, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Out far enough from the hustle and bustle. But it is a really nice place to stay. Clean, comfortable beds.Will definitely stay here if i come back to Gatlinburg
julie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Kinda noisy

The place was clean, service was nice, loved having access to the steam. But it is noisy, very thin walls, lol. Could hear all the traffic and everyone coming and going and talking next door. The breakfast was pretty neat, made to order.
Johanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great remodeled hotel!

Hotel was great! Location was perfect for me as I did not want to be in the mist of the mess. There were plenty of good places to eat around (BBQ, Thai). Rooms have been remodeled recently and they were nice! I had chairs on the balcony overlooking the stream (not the best view), just remember to use bug repellent if you sit out there any time of the day. Front desk people were super friendly and super nice. Plenty of parking.
Mariane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great clean room

It was a great surprise to have a balcony off the back of our room over a mountain stream! Our room was very clean and newly renovated. It had two chairs, a very comfortable bed, and we really enjoyed the two nights we stayed there. We'll be back.
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Came to town for our wedding. We booked this hotel and stayed one night and our adult children stayed 2. The beds were very comfortable and the tv was big and seemed new. The kids said breakfast was delicious! The pool was clean and well maintained. Balcony by the creek was super cute. We will stay again!!
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was clean. Still some things that need updated. Will stay again.
TAMMY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The man behind the counter checking us in was great, giving advice for places to eat and things to do and joking around with us. Our party had three rooms and all of them were happy with the rooms. They had a made to order breakfast and it was great
Donald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem

The location was great and close to Gatlinburg strip attractions. The room was clean, no odor, very spacious. No issues whatsoever during our stay. Now the free breakfast on the weekends ….. OMG!!! It was delicious, best motel breakfast I’ve had! Hats off to the chef, he took orders and made them quickly. My girls and I were very happy and we will def stay there again!
Kelly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and updated. The location was great, just off the main strip so it was nice and quiet at night. Breakfast on the weekend. Definitely would return again when visiting Gatlinberg.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All new renovated rooms,huge tvs with HDMI cords for you to use your devices,stream behind hotel give a nice
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great all around!

This little motel was so clean and cozy. The balcony overlooking the creek was small but enough to enjoy the sound of the creek rolling in the back. My husband and I got a small trip away from our kids this weekend. It was so peaceful and our room was adorable and efficient. Beds were extremely comfortable I must add too! Our entire stay was great from check in to check out. The staff was absolutely amazing overall, and the chef who made our breakfast to order this morning needs a huge shout out as well! Breakfast was so good and fresh! All for the reasonable price this place was absolutely amazing.
Ashley, 1-night trip