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1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Dale
¥26,513
¥29,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

The Timber at Holly Branch
1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Dayren
¥17,846
¥26,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Timber at Holly Branch

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Regina
¥32,032
¥36,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. The Gillette

The Gillette
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
richard f
¥21,179
¥23,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
The Gillette

5. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Fabiola
¥25,258
¥31,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

Marshall's Creek Rest Motel
0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Jacqueline
¥13,419
¥15,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

The Greystone Lodge on the River
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
JUAN MANUEL
¥24,296
¥27,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
The Greystone Lodge on the River

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River
Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Alesia
¥29,823
¥33,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Bearskin Lodge on the River

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Brandon
¥17,884
¥20,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10. Sleepy Bear Motel

Sleepy Bear Motel
1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Tammy
¥12,080
¥13,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Sleepy Bear Motel

11. Old Creek Lodge

Old Creek Lodge
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Canada
Bingxin
¥28,157
¥31,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Old Creek Lodge

12. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Boyd
¥21,375
¥24,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

13. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Nalia
¥15,205
¥17,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

14. The Appy Lodge

The Appy Lodge
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Tyler
¥22,492
¥25,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
The Appy Lodge

15. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel
0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Walter
¥45,181
¥53,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

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

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Stephanie
¥18,524
¥20,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

17. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail
1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Jamie
¥17,682
¥19,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN
1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Kassidy
¥8,497
¥9,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

19. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
James
¥21,740
¥24,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Ramona
¥20,716
¥23,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A hotel with a large blue sculpture in front, a covered entrance, and multiple balconies.
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
9.8
Exceptional
2,063 reviews
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A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
The Timber at Holly Branch
9.6
Exceptional
261 reviews
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An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
9.6
Exceptional
1,057 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, balconies, and a sign for the Gillette brand.
The Gillette
9.4
Exceptional
338 reviews
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A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
9.6
Exceptional
708 reviews
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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Brookside Lodge

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were great and friendly and were able to answer all of our questions"
Jeremiah 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Brookside Lodge
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good
"Really friendly and helpful staff. It’s a little old and definitely can improve in the cleanliness"
Eneida 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent
"We Love the room, the staff, the breakfast. Definitely stay here the next time 😊"
Eneida 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
Bear Creek Inn

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good
"Good stay with great view off the balcony staff friendly and helpful"
Owen 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Bear Creek Inn
Gatlinburg River Inn

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, very walkable to downtown. Our room was clean. Breakfast was dismal. From our balcony saw a bear on our first night."
Raymond 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Gatlinburg River Inn
Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent
"Extremely convenient to downtown, friendly staff, nice esthetics, very clean rooms, comfy beds, A/C and wifi bussin, couldn't ask for a better place to stay while here."
Jeffery 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg
The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent
"The staff at the front desk was very polite and took care of me in a timely manner. I give kudos to the young girl that was working the desk, an older man was checking in before me and was being incredibly rude and she handled it so well."
Ariel 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good
"At the heart of the action in Gatlinburg"
Paulette 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
Crossroads Inn & Suites

Crossroads Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"The room was cleaned, but had a stale smell to them. For the stay it was nice amd convenient to everywhere we were going."
Natashia 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Crossroads Inn & Suites

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8.2/10 (32 reviews)
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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)
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A wooden suspension bridge in a forest.

Anakeesta

9.2/10 (1,580 reviews)
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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 405 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.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?
Expedia has 405 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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