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

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

￥26,513

￥29,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dayren

￥17,846

￥26,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Regina

￥32,032

￥36,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lodge with a stone facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a parking area.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

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

4. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

richard f

￥21,179

￥23,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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.

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

5. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

￥25,258

￥31,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

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

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

A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jacqueline

￥13,419

￥15,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

JUAN MANUEL

￥24,296

￥27,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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".

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Alesia

￥29,823

￥33,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Brandon

￥17,884

￥20,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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.

10. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tammy

￥12,080

￥13,620 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 cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a river and a bridge.

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

11. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

￥28,157

￥31,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

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

12. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Boyd

￥21,375

￥24,101 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 modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a blue ceiling.

13. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Nalia

￥15,205

￥17,143 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.

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

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

14. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

￥22,492

￥25,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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.

15. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Walter

￥45,181

￥53,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephanie

￥18,524

￥20,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

17. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jamie

￥17,682

￥19,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

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

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

￥8,497

￥9,629 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 stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a covered area with a sign reading "Cliffhouse 1st".

19. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

￥21,740

￥24,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

￥20,716

￥23,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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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 2,063 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 261 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,057 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 338 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 708 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were great and friendly and were able to answer all of our questions"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Really friendly and helpful staff. It’s a little old and definitely can improve in the cleanliness"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"We Love the room, the staff, the breakfast. Definitely stay here the next time 😊"

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Good stay with great view off the balcony staff friendly and helpful"

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."

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."

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."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"At the heart of the action in Gatlinburg"

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."

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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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Tennessee Homemade Wines

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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 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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Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near 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. The Timber at Holly Branch

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. The Gillette

5. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10. Sleepy Bear Motel

11. Old Creek Lodge

12. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

13. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

14. The Appy Lodge

15. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

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

17. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

19. Hilton Garden Inn 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

Brookside Lodge

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Bear Creek Inn

Gatlinburg River Inn

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Crossroads Inn & Suites

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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