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Sleepy Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Anakeesta in Gatlinburg

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A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a black fence, with lounge chairs and picnic tables on the deck.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for a pancake restaurant in the background.
Exterior
Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View
A bar area with a tap, bottles, and a large glass jar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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820 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Cupids Chapel of Love
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traffic Light #2A
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Gatlinburg

In Gatlinburg .You'll find Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies within 2 miles (3 km) of this Gatlinburg motel. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cupids Chapel of Love - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Traffic Light #2A - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Traffic Light #2B - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sleepy Bear Motel

Motel near Anakeesta in Gatlinburg
Free breakfast is served on weekends. Free self parking is available.
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Sleepy Bear Motel offers 55 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels. This Gatlinburg motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)
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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,152 reviews
The price is CA $120
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sleepy Bear Motel to the airport?

Sleepy Bear Motel is 45.1 mi (69-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleepy Bear Motel on Jun 30, 2026 start from CA $205, excluding 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.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sleepy Bear Motel.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Sleepy Bear Motel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sleepy Bear Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sleepy Bear Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sleepy Bear Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel have a pool?

Sleepy Bear Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Sleepy Bear Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sleepy Bear Motel to downtown Gatlinburg?

Sleepy Bear Motel is 1.3 mi away from Gatlinburg.

Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 332 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Essie

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

8/10 Good

Linzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The balconies overlooking the stream are an added bonus we saw a beaver, muskrat, and blue heron!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place and very nice people I will be back and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, very clean, great location. Loved the made to order breakfast by Tony. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mountain View is great. Clean and reasonably price. The staff is very nice. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic food and great coffee! All staff were very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was comfortable and close to Smokie National park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place simple check in and great service even had a trolley service near so i would not have to drive or walk downtown rooms clean and good lighting outside to watch over cars and breakfast amazing very nice place ......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Limited menu but delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay. Already planning another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean Rooms and the breakfast area . The cook was super nice and the food was enough and very tasty. Great mom and pop location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

We were amazed how nice this place was. And they have an actual cook making breakfast instead of the carcheap
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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