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 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

￥26,585

￥29,975 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

￥19,326

￥27,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

￥32,035

￥36,119 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 modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

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

￥25,327

￥32,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

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

5. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

richard f

￥21,237

￥23,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

Janet

￥13,877

￥15,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

7. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Alesia

￥29,905

￥33,718 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 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.

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

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

JUAN MANUEL

￥24,364

￥27,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

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

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

9. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

￥33,246

￥37,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, a television, and a wardrobe.

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

Jessica

￥12,113

￥13,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Brandon

￥17,933

￥20,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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.

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

13. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

￥45,305

￥53,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

14. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Nalia

￥17,038

￥19,211 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 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.

15. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

￥22,554

￥25,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

16. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jamie

￥19,111

￥21,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

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

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

18. 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

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

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

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

19. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

￥8,552

￥9,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

￥21,520

￥24,263 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 2,063 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 710 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 340 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well kept hotel Beautiful decoration"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed there multiple times and it’s always been an enjoyable experience"

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty clean"

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice size tv. There was no tables and just an office chair. Nice walk to town. Bed was comfortable. View to small creek was nice."

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The three goo things about the hotel are the location, the soft beds and the staff. It's older and can definitely use a lot of work but that was reflected in the price. It was the cheapest hotel we found available in town. Everything was walkable from the hotel. You step out your door and right into everything you could ever want to do in Gatlinburg. The beds were clean and comfy with warm bedding. The staff was helpful, kind and easy to talk to."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and we had a great view of Gatlinburg from our balcony. Only complaint I have is th"

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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 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.

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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. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. The Gillette

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

7. Bearskin Lodge on the River

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

9. Old Creek Lodge

10. Sleepy Bear Motel

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

13. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

14. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

15. The Appy Lodge

16. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

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

18. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

19. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Bear Creek Inn

Gatlinburg River Inn

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Brookside Lodge

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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