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

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

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 hotel with a large blue sculpture in front, a covered entrance, and multiple balconies.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

￥25,035

￥28,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Grace

￥19,750

￥28,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

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

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

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Regina

￥32,316

￥36,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

￥22,924

￥29,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A cabin interior with a wooden interior, a large bathtub, a window with blinds, and a welcome sign.

A log cabin with a stone foundation, a wooden staircase, and a red roof.

5. Bear's Den by Jackson Mountain Rentals

1.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Brian

￥21,683

￥77,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

6. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Alesia

￥33,449

￥37,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

William

￥27,171

￥30,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Boyd

￥21,453

￥24,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a black fence, with lounge chairs and picnic tables on the deck.

Outdoor picnic tables arranged in rows with a building in the background.

A reception desk with a map, framed artwork, and a security camera.

A commercial kitchen with a coffee station, including a coffee machine, various coffee cups, and condiment dispensers.

9. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

￥12,187

￥13,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

￥33,449

￥37,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Brandon

￥19,625

￥22,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

￥17,862

￥20,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and lounge chairs around the perimeter.

13. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

￥27,734

￥31,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.

A dining area with a wooden bench, a table set for two, and a view of a stream through large windows.

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

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.

14. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

￥40,992

￥48,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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 hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, a minibar, and a seating area with patterned carpet.

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

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jamie

￥17,881

￥20,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Wayne

￥22,000

￥28,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by wooden-framed windows and potted plants.

A breakfast table set with various dishes, drinks, and utensils.

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

￥21,933

￥24,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

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

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephanie

￥18,689

￥21,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a lifeguard chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a couch.

19. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

￥8,758

￥9,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

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

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

￥21,651

￥24,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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 2,057 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 262 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,057 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 714 reviews	View
Bear's Den by Jackson Mountain Rentals	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay great breakfast clean"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I would recommend this hotel to anyone! It was a great stay clean rooms. The staff was great. The only problem is some of them didn’t speak English! But everything else was great. My mom was even talking about maybe booking that hotel once again!"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Love the rooms. Very clean and fun hotel to stay at. Walking distance to downtown. Very friendly staff. The man that works night shift is the sweetest. Like the pool and the top floor terrace. Hope it stays reasonable with prices."

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed this hotel! Lots of amenities!"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, clean comfortable with a babbling brook pool view. Dinner and drinks by fire pit. . nice facilities. Convenient to shops restaurants activities."

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

8/10 Good

"Traffic noise."

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the motel - it was great experience. Loved the hot breakfast (which was new since our last year trip), the room was very clean and staff were very helpful. Look forward to our next trip to Gatlinberg, we will definitely plan to stay there again. Also the price of the room was excellent."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Bears bears bears bears bears bears bears"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean, staff was great."

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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 404 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 404 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 Cooter's Place. 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, Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, and Iris Theater.

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. Bear's Den by Jackson Mountain Rentals

6. Bearskin Lodge on the River

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

9. Sleepy Bear Motel

10. Old Creek Lodge

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

13. The Appy Lodge

14. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

19. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Brookside Lodge

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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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