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

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

1. 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, (1,090 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel"
United States
Parvesh
The price is ￥26,668
￥30,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, balconies, and a sign for the Gillette brand.

2. The Gillette

The Gillette
2.0 star property
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (388 reviews)
"Great place to stay!! Quiet and close to everything!!"
United States
Reba
The price is ￥18,761
￥21,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
The Gillette
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

3. 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, (821 reviews)
"Great place to stay, well maintained hotel and friendly staff!"
United States
Alejandro Casas
The price is ￥21,901
￥28,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

4. 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, (284 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 ￥24,548
￥39,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
The Timber at Holly Branch
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

5. 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, (492 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast and close to trams."
United States
Jerry
The price is ￥24,278
￥27,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Greystone Lodge on the River
A row of modern, dark-roofed cabins with balconies overlooking a river, surrounded by dense forest.

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, (474 reviews)
"Great location, helpful and friendly staff. Food we had was very good."
United States
Mark
The price is ￥26,645
￥32,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel
A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

7. 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, (1,760 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
esaul
The price is ￥15,291
￥18,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

8. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Very close to some of the best hikes in the park. Super close, makes it easy to there and find a place to park"
United States
Jeff
The price is ￥18,762
￥21,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

9. 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, (1,010 reviews)
"Location was great to enjoy Gatlinburg."
United States
Chris
The price is ￥23,274
￥26,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Appy Lodge
An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

10. 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, (2,521 reviews)
"Nice place and food,"
United States
Joel Javier
The price is ￥19,923
￥22,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a Holiday Inn Express sign.

11. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"
United States
Wayne
The price is ￥28,852
￥36,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

12. 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, (92 reviews)
"The kitchenette was very helpful, there is a trolley stop very close to the hotel. Only complaint is that the elevator noise that alerts you about the floor is extremely loud and abrasive, but the stay was overall good and everything was clean and safe"
United States
Taylour
The price is ￥8,537
￥9,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN
An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

13. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Excelente"
United States
Taymi
The price is ￥19,321
￥21,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

14. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"This was an amazing stay, very clean rooms and very helpful staff. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here."
United States
Debra
The price is ￥23,988
￥27,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

15. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
3.0 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,341 reviews)
"Clean rooms and the staff was friendly."
United States
Janice
The price is ￥19,804
￥22,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

16. Glenstone Lodge

Glenstone Lodge
3.5 star property
1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,421 reviews)
"Great place to stay, nice pool area and GREAT staff!"
United States
Dina
The price is ￥10,587
￥11,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Glenstone Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a waterfall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

17. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Sidney James Mountain Lodge
2.5 star property
1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,551 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Zita
The price is ￥8,636
￥11,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Sidney James Mountain Lodge
A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a stream and dense foliage.

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

Hampton Inn Gatlinburg
2.5 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"We love this location."
United States
Sheri
The price is ￥22,648
￥25,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hampton Inn Gatlinburg
A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

19. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Crossroads Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,536 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and the room was clean and comfortable."
United States
Tina
The price is ￥9,624
￥12,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Crossroads Inn & Suites
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

20. Laurel Inn Condominium

Laurel Inn Condominium
2.5 star property
0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Location, free parking, good amenities, clean rooms & bathroom"
United States
Shailesh
The price is ￥14,170
￥31,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Laurel Inn Condominium
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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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
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
1,090 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
388 reviews
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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, and a flat-screen TV.
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
821 reviews
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A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
The Timber at Holly Branch
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
284 reviews
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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.
The Greystone Lodge on the River
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
492 reviews
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Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg

Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good
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Clarion Pointe Downtown 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 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.
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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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