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

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
4.0 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,104 reviews)
"We would stay there again for sure"
United States
David
The price is ￥28,368
￥31,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (862 reviews)
"Great place to stay, well maintained hotel and friendly staff!"
United States
Alejandro Casas
The price is ￥19,392
￥25,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
3.5 star property
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,099 reviews)
"Great staff and breakfast options"
United Kingdom
David
The price is ￥24,786
￥27,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

4. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

Marshall's Creek Rest Motel
2.0 star property
0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms are very quaint. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The location is in walking distance to everything in Gatlinburg."
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥14,079
￥15,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, balconies, and a sign for the Gillette brand.

5. The Gillette

The Gillette
2.0 star property
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (395 reviews)
"Great place to stay!! Quiet and close to everything!!"
United States
Reba
The price is ￥17,460
￥19,686 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
The Gillette
A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.

6. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel
4.0 star property
0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (475 reviews)
"Great location, helpful and friendly staff. Food we had was very good."
United States
Mark
The price is ￥30,022
￥36,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel
A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

7. The Timber at Holly Branch

The Timber at Holly Branch
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (289 reviews)
"This property was exceptional!! It was so clean and beds so comfortable, great mountain location, we were very pleased with our stay!"
Canada
Monica
The price is ￥22,108
￥36,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Timber at Holly Branch
A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River
3.0 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Favorite place to stay on our whole trip to Tennessee and Kentucky!"
United States
Sara
The price is ￥27,602
￥31,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Bearskin Lodge on the River
A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
2.5 star property
0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,792 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Alexandra
The price is ￥13,336
￥15,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

10. The Greystone Lodge on the River

The Greystone Lodge on the River
2.5 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (516 reviews)
"Loved the fact that it was so close to attractions and restaurants and shopping!!!!!"
United States
Annette
The price is ￥24,332
￥27,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
The Greystone Lodge on the River
A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

11. Old Creek Lodge

Old Creek Lodge
3.0 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (607 reviews)
"Good hotel."
Canada
Bingxin
The price is ￥26,682
￥30,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Old Creek Lodge
A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed our vacation. We will definitely come back."
United States
Jacob
The price is ￥18,859
￥21,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

13. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"Clean room Good location Friendly staff Good breakfast"
United States
Neil
The price is ￥22,990
￥25,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn
An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

14. The Appy Lodge

The Appy Lodge
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Location was great to enjoy Gatlinburg."
United States
Chris
The price is ￥23,395
￥26,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
The Appy Lodge
An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

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

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
4.0 star property
0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,535 reviews)
"The location and view were great!"
United States
Patti
The price is ￥19,363
￥21,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Good parking clean room hot showers and great staff"
United States
Bobby
The price is ￥18,669
￥21,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

17. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN
2.0 star property
1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"Very close to town. Three restaurants in walking distance"
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥7,550
￥8,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN
A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail
2.5 star property
1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,504 reviews)
"Great location, loved the breakfast"
United States
Carol
The price is ￥18,724
￥21,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail
An indoor swimming pool with a slide, lounge chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"
United States
Wayne
The price is ￥28,368
￥35,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
3.0 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"I really enjoyed this place for our 1st Anniversary will come bk again"
United States
Cameron
The price is ￥22,698
￥25,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
2,104 reviews
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A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
862 reviews
View
An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,099 reviews
View
A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, balconies, and a sign for the Gillette brand.
The Gillette
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
395 reviews
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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg

Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good
"Buen precio, excelente ubicación, personal amable y tenían variedad de desayunos."
Arnaldo 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg

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Mountain Mall

8.2/10 (32 reviews)
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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 401 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 401 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, will I receive a refund?
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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