Title: Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116862440&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sleepy Bear Motel Motel with free breakfast, near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ## Photo gallery for Sleepy Bear Motel ![Seasonal outdoor pool - Sleepy Bear Motel (Gatlinburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116862500/116862440/39fe5900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sleepy Bear Motel (Gatlinburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116862500/116862440/a68fa030.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View | Free WiFi - Sleepy Bear Motel (Gatlinburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116862500/116862440/8f608a5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Sleepy Bear Motel (Gatlinburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116862500/116862440/fb5092de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Sleepy Bear Motel (Gatlinburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116862500/116862440/030376d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sleepy Bear Motel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £60 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 27 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=116862440&PinnedHotelID=116862440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=116862440&PinnedHotelID=116862440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 28 - Dec 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=116862440&PinnedHotelID=116862440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=116862440&PinnedHotelID=116862440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=116862440&PinnedHotelID=116862440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=116862440&PinnedHotelID=116862440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=116862440&PinnedHotelID=116862440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=116862440&PinnedHotelID=116862440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View ![Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116862500/116862440/8f608a5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View 9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Microwave - 300 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View ![Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116870000/116862500/116862440/48b10bfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, River View 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Microwave - 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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. ## 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 ## 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 at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Sleepy Bear Motel? ### Is Sleepy Bear Motel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sleepy Bear Motel? ### What time is check-in at Sleepy Bear Motel? ### What time is check-out at Sleepy Bear Motel? ### Where is Sleepy Bear Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Sleepy Bear Motel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Amenities ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 159 8 - Good 39 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anmol 1 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was great and friendly, rooms are clean and serve the purpose ##### Anmol Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amelia 22 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect place to stay, the staff is so friendly and the breakfast was an experience, excellent. Definitely recommend ##### Amelia Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Courteous staff, helpful and accommodating. An excellent place to stay! ##### Ben Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah 15 Dec 2025 Very clean room, staff was very friendly and helpful, and having breakfast prepared for you was great. Would stay there again great rate. ##### Deborah Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela 8 Dec 2025 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. ##### Pamela Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Deyka 14 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We checked in really late but the front desk gentleman was very nice. ##### Deyka Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly 12 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hospitality and cleanliness ##### Kimberly Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell 21 Dec 2025 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 ##### Russell Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobby 22 Dec 2025 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. ##### Bobby Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas 13 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. ##### Thomas Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was very clean. Excellent staff and the balcony overlooking the creek was a bonus. ##### Shane Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacey 18 Sept 2025 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! ##### Lacey Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kenneth 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great staff. Great breakfast, clean rooms ##### kenneth Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place! Nice, neat, very clean and friendly staff! Highly recommend! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/173b511c-9c16-49d3-9758-a3b07f4c477c-1758398637180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/65d70e01-7e68-4a30-9f99-1ebbdf20899c-1758398638104.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6dc66a5b-565d-4cf3-a0fe-8dc8b27aa5ad-1758398637264.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Russell Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy 28 Jul 2025 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! ##### Joy Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles 19 Jul 2025 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! ##### Charles Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ashley 17 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great room for great prices. Just a little out of the way of the main strip but quiet. Only complaint was our toilet was rocky and sounded like it was going to break when we sat down. Would stay again. ##### Ashley Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Candace 4 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff was very personable and went above and beyond other motels. We were particularly pleased that it was not in the middle of downtown and parking was easy. Very close to the National Park. We enjoyed the restaurants recommended to us. They even helped us find a faster route back to Knoxville! ##### Candace Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities What a perfect spot to stay for a visit to the area. Friendly and clean and everything you would want or need! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c293107a-f7b3-40c6-908f-c8c3990f1f74-1753387604294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sara Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon 3 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Clean room, friendly folks. Conveniently located to our hiking trails. Flapjacks pancakes was wonderful 2 mornings. Maddog’s ice cream/bakery was awesome too. FoodKing grocery up the street w cheaper gas. Only complaint was room was to small for our liking No table to sit at n prepare out coffee. ![Cute touch](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b910d91d-ca38-4ed3-9e58-b1c904778493-1764791698890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sharon Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew 11 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The local owners have done a remarkable job brining this motel back to life! Cozy stay that's close enough to the Parkway to not have to fight traffic, but distant enough to enjoy a slower pace. Some great restaurants just across the street as well! We can't wait to go back!!! ##### Matthew Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michele 15 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room. Friendly staff. Breakfast was great..the only reason for a 4 star was they didnt have much selection for drinks with breakfast..inly coffee,tea or apple juice. No hot cocoa, or orange juice ##### Michele Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jensine 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Super clean and comfortable. There was a trolley stop right outside which is a great way to get around Gatlinburg and avoid driving in the traffic there. ##### Jensine Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The place is nice and very clean. Nice rooms and beds. The breakfast is delicious and is cooked fresh. The staff very friendly and attentive. ##### Eva Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sleepy Bear was exactly what we were looking for. It was a short distance from everything to do in Gatlinburg but still very convenient with a trolley stop across the street. The price was good and the room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the free breakfast on Sat and Sun mornings. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Frances Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ---