Sleepy Bear Motel

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located close to Moonshine Mountain Coaster and Anakeesta, Sleepy Bear Motel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg is home to Sleepy Bear Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Clingmans Dome, while Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are popular area attractions. Moonshine Mountain Coaster and Ober Mountain are not to be missed. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
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820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Traffic Light #2A
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traffic Light #1A
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Traffic Light #2B
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ripley's Mountain Coaster
    4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tennessee Cider Company
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • Ole Red
    3 min drive
  • Pancake Pantry
    4 min drive
  • Cliff Top Bar & Grill
    5 min drive

About this property

Sleepy Bear Motel

  • Motel near Anakeesta
  • Located close to Moonshine Mountain Coaster and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Sleepy Bear Motel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast. 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
    • Smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All 55 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
  • Cable channels, limited housekeeping, and phones

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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 transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

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)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Phone

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleepy Bear Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Sleepy Bear Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleepy Bear Motel located?

Situated in Gatlinburg, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Anakeesta, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Moonshine Mountain Coaster. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 3 mi (5 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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 447 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Nothing fancy, clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super place to stay with great staff. Don’t pass this one up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the fact we had a great made to order breakfast at no extra. The knowledge of the cook who helped us with so much information to get around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very nice and clean and the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very friendly. The breakfast on the weekends was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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We love this little motel on the creek. We have stayed there on two occasions. We are always too late in the year to enjoy the pool. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Tony cooks a delicious free breakfast on Sat & Sun mornings. It is clean and comfortable and reasonably priced. They are slightly out of the crowded downtown and the free shuttle that stops at the motel makes it very convenient. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This motel has been remodeled and is cute. Chef cooked breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Clean and bed is comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An older motel which appears to have been recently renovated. Rooms are outdated but very well maintained and very clean. Bed was excellent. We had contact with several staff members and they were all pleasant and helpful. Cooked to order breakfast was great and fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The rooms were pretty clean. They are an older property but have renovated inside and keep the outside looking nice. Good room for the price. Beds are comfortable. Has a microwave and refrigerator. Has a stream that runs behind the building with a balcony to sit and watch it and listen to the peacefulness the mountains are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It had everything we were looking for to be comfortable for three nights!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location! Trolley stops in front of the hotel. The shower does not stay constant! Changes hot to cold consistently. Pool was clean. Made to order breakfast was great! Owners at the front desk were very friendly. Close to ice cream across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were super friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean on arrival. The bed were very comfortable. Very friendly staff. Pool was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great weekend, we spent the weekend for my husband's birthday. The staff was exceptional, very helpful for places to eat, see, and general things to do. Gave us a map for the trolley to go where we needed in Gatlinburg. Breakfast was great and Tony did a good job! We will definitely be staying here again! Hats off to a job well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was very clean and the rooms were amazing, the staff was also very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean rooms. It’s a no frills type of stay but I was cool with that. Weekends have the yummy breakfast across street is The Best doughnuts. Catch trolly into Gatlinburg Also. Great restaurant just a couple minutes from hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms and very nice people there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nicely renovated motel with updated rooms, beds, and bathrooms. Motel offers cook to order breakfast on weekends with stay, which is a very nice addition. Far enough away from the main drag for quiet, but walking distance with public shuttle stops nearby. I would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean, bed comfortable and shower was awesome. Free, made to order breakfast was good. Thank you Tony. 😊 I just wish there was a dresser or side table to set your belongings on.in the room. Would have also like to see outdoor trash cans. Other than that, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay! Highly recommended. Clean and cozy. The breakfast and staff are great!! Location is close to the Smokies but not in the middle of the tourist chaos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a simple clean room. It was all we needed. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean room at an affordable price close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute little motel. The balcony to the creek was a fun touch. Note for travelers who want more - this room is just a bed, two small nightstands attached to the bed and a long shelf running under the tv. No dressers or tables. There is an area to hang clothes. There is a small fridge, microwave and the bed was comfortable. Clean, obviously redone and worked for what we needed. The made to order breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026