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 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 bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

David

￥26,671

￥30,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kyle

￥26,729

￥30,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Nathalia

￥24,144

￥30,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

4. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Grace

￥23,434

￥32,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

5. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kerne

￥21,491

￥24,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for a pancake restaurant in the background.

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

￥15,692

￥17,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

￥26,788

￥32,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

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

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

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

8. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Theresa

￥13,809

￥15,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

9. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Andrew

￥24,333

￥27,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

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

10. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Freddie

￥22,924

￥25,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

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

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

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

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

￥14,605

￥17,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

12. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Chris

￥26,766

￥30,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a couch.

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

13. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

￥8,562

￥9,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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.

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

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Angie

￥20,718

￥23,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

15. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Debra

￥24,117

￥27,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

16. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jennifer

￥18,728

￥21,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

￥20,931

￥23,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a Gold Award Winner.

A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Patricia

￥11,378

￥12,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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.

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

19. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Anthony

￥32,336

￥40,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

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

A row of wooden rocking chairs with patterned cushions, positioned in a sunlit room with large windows overlooking a street.

20. Brookside Lodge

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ines

￥9,115

￥11,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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 2,088 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,080 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 789 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 276 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 371 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"It is a nice hotel that is in walking distance to most attractions in Gatlinburg. It is an older hotel but they do try to keep it modernized. The elevator is very slow but probably not much can be done about that. The shower head in our bathroom really needs replaced, the water didn't spray our very well. The breakfast is nice. You will get to see bears in the stream that runs in front of the hotel. I would stay here again."

The Greystone Lodge on the River

8/10 Good

"I loved the location of this property and the grounds! They also had very helpful luggage carts. My one complaint is that my room had some funky food smells."

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Adirondack chairs in front of room was a nice touch. Plenty of parking. Walk to town. Good breakfast - nice and clean"

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing indoor pool!"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel overall was good. We had an accessible room which was very spacious. The bath tub had an accessible bench that was great however there was no hand held spray wand making the shower inaccessible for me."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The hotel is very average. Bed wasn’t good, walls paper thin. But the location is as good as it gets. Perfect if you want to explore the national park as the hotel is right on the edge of the city, but also right next to the main street of Gatlinburg, so you can do everything walking. The parking is good as well. In other words, if you are going to spend time in the hotel, you probably should pass. If you only sleep there and plan on being out in the nature most of the time, it’s good."

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Comfy beds. Nice Creek view from balcony. Near or very close to attractions. My only negatives are a small bathroom and sink is located beside bathroom. Would rate though 8/10."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"very nice clean room enjoy the stay"

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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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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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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 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.

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Expedia has 401 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 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. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Timber at Holly Branch

5. The Gillette

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

8. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

9. The Greystone Lodge on the River

10. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

12. The Appy Lodge

13. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

15. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

16. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

17. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

19. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

20. Brookside Lodge

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

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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