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

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

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

￥25,008

￥28,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

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

2. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

￥25,055

￥28,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

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

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

￥24,024

￥30,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jenis

￥19,503

￥21,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a changing room area, and large windows offering views of the outside.

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

A laundry facility with three stacked washing machines, each with a control panel and a door.

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

5. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

￥9,931

￥11,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

A modern living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, desk, chair, bed, and a small table.

A stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

6. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jason

￥9,783

￥12,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A row of wooden rocking chairs with patterned cushions, positioned in a sunlit room with large windows overlooking a street.

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden shelf above it, and a lantern on the wall.

7. Brookside Lodge

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ines

￥10,788

￥13,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing a view of greenery.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Reagan Resorts Inn, a stone wall, and a landscaped area with a fountain.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and metal fence, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a mountain and a sign for Reagan Resorts.

8. Reagan Resorts Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kathy

￥6,073

￥9,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a Gold Award Winner.

A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.

9. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Patricia

￥14,569

￥16,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a reception desk, and a bear statue.

A small building with a sign reading 'Best Western.'

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.

A swimming pool with a blue slide, lounge chairs, and a stone building.

10. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

0.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Rafael Santiago

￥13,998

￥15,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A riverside view from a balcony with red chairs, a wooden deck, and a bridge in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, metal railings, and a roof structure.

A river running through a lush green area with a building on the right side.

A dining area with a large window overlooking a scenic outdoor view.

11. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Martin

￥16,357

￥18,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall backdrop, a poolside chair, and a clear blue pool.

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

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mira

￥12,598

￥14,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with wooden Adirondack chairs and tables, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A room with two bunk beds, a single bed, a red wall, a framed picture, and a small clock on the nightstand.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a toaster.

A kitchen with a tiled floor, a sink, and a countertop. There are four metal bar stools with wooden seats. Two abstract paintings hang on the wall above the counter.

13. Gatlinburg View Lodge

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Aaron

￥10,489

￥11,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a stone fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances including a coffee maker, microwave, and toaster.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

14. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kaden

￥10,461

￥11,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a large mirror, and a bathtub.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a small table, a desk with a computer and a TV, and a microwave.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a fruit dispenser, and a sign that says "Dream Cup."

15. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

jesus

￥8,407

￥9,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story building with balconies overlooking a rocky stream.

A river flowing through a rocky landscape with a metal railing on the right side.

A multi-story building with balconies overlooking a rocky stream and dense forest.

A vending machine stocked with various snack items.

16. Bear Creek Inn

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tian

￥7,818

￥8,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror with a light, a window, and a towel rack.

A building with orange doors and windows, outdoor seating with orange chairs, and a concrete exterior.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, beige sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

17. Mountain House Inn Gatlinburg

0.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

James

￥8,455

￥9,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit patio area with outdoor seating.

A LEGONTE VIEW MOTOR LODGE with a stone facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

A balcony with a view of a tower, parking lot, and mountains.

A motel with a stone facade, a sign for 'The Wander' motel, and a parking area.

18. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramanjaneyulu

￥10,461

￥11,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, wooden flooring, a ceiling with a skylight, and a door.

A room with two upholstered chairs, a small table with magazines, and a window with a view of a parking lot and a hill.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with a white SUV.

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

William

￥10,852

￥12,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a ceiling light.

A bathroom with a black and white hexagonal tile floor, a white sink with gold fixtures, a black chair, and a large mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a desk with a lamp, a couch, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a black chair.

20. Ski Mountain Lodge

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kelly

￥9,165

￥10,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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 2,062 reviews	View
The Appy Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 716 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN	9.0 Wonderful 88 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here 2 years in a row. So convenient to all things in downtown Gatlinburg and we always see bears."

Crossroads Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms. Convenient to everything. Will stay again"

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The fireplace in my room was very special."

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"I loved the balcony and the sound of the river, I even saw bears right underneath my balcony which was very cool. The room itself was decent the only issue was the mattresses were truly awful and should have been replaced 10 years ago, I could not stay again because of that, I got the worst sleep here."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent except the parking was a little tight"

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Gatlinburg Inn has never been a disappointment anytime I have stayed there"

Gatlinburg River Inn

8/10 Good

"Could use a little maintenance but we still like to stay here"

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Nice property, could use some updating. Wallpaper was peeling, but would stay again."

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is up in the hills and is a great place to stay when you don’t want to stay right on the main tourist areas. The place has a cool “1970s Sci-Fi” vibe about it. The staff was really friendly and helpful! The rooms are great. Beds are comfortable. We had breakfast and dinner there and both meals were really good! The only complaint I have is the rooms are not well lit. Other than that minor issue, it was a perfect place to stay! The only people who probably would not enjoy staying there would be people afraid of heights or elevators."

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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 Appy Lodge

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

5. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

6. Crossroads Inn & Suites

7. Brookside Lodge

8. Reagan Resorts Inn

9. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

10. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

11. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

13. Gatlinburg View Lodge

14. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

15. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

16. Bear Creek Inn

17. Mountain House Inn Gatlinburg

18. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

20. Ski Mountain Lodge

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Crossroads Inn & Suites

Glenstone Lodge

Bear Creek Inn

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Gatlinburg River Inn

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton 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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