The Best Hotels Closest to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg for 2026

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A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

David

￥25,201

￥28,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of autumn foliage and hills.

A cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window.

A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase.

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and large windows offering views of trees and mountains.

2. Overlooking Adventure by Jackson Mountain Rentals

1.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Sarah

￥32,563

￥115,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Trudy

￥26,535

￥29,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Melissa

￥23,342

￥29,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

A wooden double door with glass panels and a keypad lock, flanked by two wall-mounted lanterns.

5. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Grace

￥24,509

￥39,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

6. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jacob

￥21,334

￥24,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A cozy motel interior with wooden furniture, a reception desk, and a view of the parking lot.

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Theresa

￥13,977

￥15,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Sara

￥27,322

￥30,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A row of modern, dark-roofed cabins with balconies overlooking a river, surrounded by dense forest.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a round coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a lamp. A river and greenery are visible in the background.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

￥26,511

￥32,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A narrow stream flowing through a wooded area with a wooden structure on one side and a stone wall on the other.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

10. Old Creek Lodge

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Bingxin

￥26,489

￥29,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

￥15,137

￥17,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A spacious wooden cabin with a dining area, a fireplace, and a living room with a couch.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table set for four, a fireplace, a sofa, and a painting of a bear on the wall.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A wooden bedroom with a bed featuring a bear-themed quilt, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

12. Running Bear by Jackson Mountain Rentals

2.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stanley

￥23,844

￥84,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

13. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jerry

￥24,156

￥27,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jeff

￥18,668

￥21,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

15. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Freddie

￥22,757

￥25,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A reception area with two wooden counters, a stone wall, and a circular sign above the counters.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

16. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Chris

￥23,157

￥26,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone-tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal trays.

17. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Wayne

￥30,590

￥38,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jennifer

￥18,534

￥20,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

19. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Angie

￥19,810

￥22,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

￥20,715

￥23,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,090 reviews	View
Overlooking Adventure by Jackson Mountain Rentals	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,086 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 805 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 279 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Reagan Resorts Inn

8/10 Good

"Close to activities"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"An overall, good hotel albeit an old hotel, but then again most of the others in Gatlinburg are the same way. The parking is covered, but kind of tight in there. Location is good if you plan to walk around the downtown area without having to drive everywhere."

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is an older facility and it shows in the rooms, but don't let that deter you. It's very clean, everything works, and the beds are comfortable. In addition, the pool area is very well maintained and super cool! All of the staff was very helpful and pleasant. There is no provided breakfast but there is a restaurant onsite, serving breakfast to order or you can choose the decent buffet for 12 bucks. In the evening it becomes a pizza/pasta restaurant. The food is quite good! The downtown area is just a half-mile walk down the street. A very pleasant stay."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Great location to downtown restaurant and shops. Very easy access to hiking trails. Staff helped when asked how to access the closest hikes. Bears were around property. That made it so fun to see wild life from our room!"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. Our view was lovely. The hotel had everything we needed. We took advantage of the trolley so we didn’t have to find and pay for parking in Gatlinburg. It was an easy drive into the Park do to some hiking. Perfect for couples."

Brookside Lodge

8/10 Good

"Rooms were as advertised. A bit rustic but nice. A few cosmetic touch ups would help but overall as advertised. We spent most of the time being tourists so the room was a good place to sleep."

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Danielle the girl who checked us in was professional and she had a great attitude she was able to guide us to the complete town and we were confident in her knowledge great stay and great breakfast just amazing"

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place. We saw a bear walking by the creek from our balcony! Was a great little place."

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A street with a wooden building labeled "Asphalt Cowboy" and "Cowboy Way Hats & Boots Leather."

Mountain Mall

8.2/10 (32 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mountain Mall during your trip to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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A Guinness World Records sign with a globe mural in the background.

Guinness World Records Museum

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Learn about great sporting and music achievements, see figures of the world’s tallest and smallest people or try to beat a world record at this interactive museum.

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Anakeesta

9.2/10 (1,580 reviews)

Bring the kiddos to Anakeesta and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gatlinburg.

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Traffic Light #6

You can learn about the history of Gatlinburg with a trip to Traffic Light #6.

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Traffic Light #5

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg with a stop at Traffic Light #5.

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Tennessee Homemade Wines

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Tennessee Homemade Wines during your travels to Gatlinburg.

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The Village Shops

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Village Shops during your stay in Gatlinburg.

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Treasure Quest Miniature Golf

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Treasure Quest Miniature Golf during your travels to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is located in a family-friendly area of Gatlinburg known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 401 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?

Adjacent to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg and Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG.

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Expedia has 401 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

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What can I see and do near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?

Study the collections at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Guinness World Records Museum, or Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens. Sights like Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place highlight some of the local culture. You can catch a show at Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Iris Theater, and Ripley's Moving Theater.

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Our top choices for Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. Overlooking Adventure by Jackson Mountain Rentals

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. The Timber at Holly Branch

6. The Gillette

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

10. Old Creek Lodge

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

12. Running Bear by Jackson Mountain Rentals

13. The Greystone Lodge on the River

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

15. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

16. The Appy Lodge

17. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

19. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Reagan Resorts Inn

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Brookside Lodge

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn

Other attractions near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mountain Mall

Guinness World Records Museum

Anakeesta

Traffic Light #6

Traffic Light #5

Tennessee Homemade Wines

The Village Shops

Treasure Quest Miniature Golf

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