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

CATHERINE

￥27,444

￥30,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dayren

￥12,357

￥20,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

3. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tracie

￥20,698

￥23,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Stephanie

￥21,903

￥28,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

5. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Luther

￥31,305

￥35,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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.

A swimming pool with a water feature, a slide, and a staircase.

6. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

￥21,981

￥24,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tracie

￥17,478

￥19,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Nalia

￥14,513

￥16,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

9. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Laura

￥16,376

￥18,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and built-in wardrobes.

10. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

￥8,726

￥9,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

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.

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Paola Stefania

￥18,104

￥20,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

A modern living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

12. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Casey

￥6,955

￥9,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill surrounded by trees.

13. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mary Ann

￥15,353

￥32,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a stream and dense foliage.

A breakfast buffet area with waffle stations, a juice dispenser, and various food items displayed.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome the Volunteer State' sign, a 'Pantry' sign, and a wall with a coffee machine and a 'Treats' sign.

A natural stream with rocks and trees, surrounded by a building with balconies.

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

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

Holly

￥22,504

￥25,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A balcony with two rocking chairs and a small table, overlooking a lush green landscape.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV displaying 'Safe Travels Welcome!' on the wall, a round wooden coffee table, two armchairs, and a patterned ottoman.

15. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Anthony

￥23,328

￥29,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a waterfall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

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

A view of a river flowing through a forested area with rocks and trees.

A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a flowing river.

16. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Charles

￥8,975

￥11,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

A lobby with wooden beams, stone counter, and seating area.

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

17. Brookside Lodge

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Russell

￥8,353

￥11,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

A bathroom with a mirror, sink, and wooden door.

18. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

Jeff

￥6,522

￥9,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden overhang and a sign that reads "Glenstone Lodge".

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.

19. Glenstone Lodge

1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Samantha

￥12,705

￥14,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

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

20. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

0.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ezhilmaran

￥10,303

￥11,617 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 2,046 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 325 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 678 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,048 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Nice place. Pool/whirlpool/slides. Naomi was helpful. The plumbing was sluggish and the trolley lacked dependable service. Beds were exceptionally comfortable"

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"I enjoyed my stay and everything was great except my last night the bed was not made well and the sink area was not wiped down, but other than that it was very good and clean."

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was beautiful and very clean, very nice staff all was helpful, Thank You for such a wonderful stay!!"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The bar and restaurant were excellent! The staff was super friendly"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"The Edge is our home away from home. So perfect a place right on the river and very close to the strip… but not so close to be loud. The rooms were big and very clean and our balcony allowed for lifetime memories to be made! We even watched as a bear looked for his supper in the river! We could walk everywhere easily. The staff was great and even the breakfast was perfect! We will be back soon!"

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"We didn’t see the ocean view"

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

8/10 Good

"Front desk gentleman was awesome when we checked in. The lady working the breakfast wasn’t very pleasant, or friendly. She seemed irritated at everyone. When someone is that unhappy it makes you kind of nervous when they are the ones preparing the food. Room was very nice for the price but they could improve the looks of the lobby and dining area. It’s outdated. Hotel was convenient to walk to attractions."

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

10/10 Excellent

"Clean with cute patios and views of the river. Close enough to the main strip to easily walk in and out of town and avoid the Gatlinburg parking issues, while being close enough to the Pigeon Forge side to easily head out without driving in a ton of downtown congestion."

Crossroads Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay close to everything"

Other attractions near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

A street with a wooden building labeled "Asphalt Cowboy" and "Cowboy Way Hats & Boots Leather."

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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A red vintage car with the number 01 in white block letters on its side, parked indoors with wooden beams and various posters on the walls.

Cooter's Place

Meet actors from the popular television show The Dukes of Hazzard. Then play a round of mini-golf and race around a go-kart track.

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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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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 399 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 The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg and Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?

Expedia has 399 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. The Gillette

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

6. The Appy Lodge

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

9. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

10. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

12. Crossroads Inn & Suites

13. Laurel Inn Condominium

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

15. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

16. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

17. Brookside Lodge

18. Reagan Resorts Inn

19. Glenstone Lodge

20. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Crossroads Inn & Suites

Other attractions near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mountain Mall

Guinness World Records Museum

Anakeesta

Cooter's Place

Traffic Light #6

Traffic Light #5

Tennessee Homemade Wines

The Village Shops

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