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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, balconies, and a sign for the Gillette brand.

1. The Gillette

The Gillette
2.0 star property
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (390 reviews)
"Great place to stay!! Quiet and close to everything!!"
United States
Reba
The price is ￥17,403
￥19,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
The Gillette
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone building with balconies, and surrounding trees.

2. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Favorite place to stay on our whole trip to Tennessee and Kentucky!"
United States
Sara
The price is ￥27,430
￥30,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Bearskin Lodge on the River
A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

3. 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 ￥26,594
￥29,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Old Creek Lodge
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

4. 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, (507 reviews)
"Loved the fact that it was so close to attractions and restaurants and shopping!!!!!"
United States
Annette
The price is ￥24,252
￥27,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Greystone Lodge on the River
An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

5. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Location was great to enjoy Gatlinburg."
United States
Chris
The price is ￥23,249
￥26,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Appy Lodge
A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

6. 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, (94 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 ￥7,653
￥8,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN
A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a Holiday Inn Express sign.

7. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"
United States
Wayne
The price is ￥30,711
￥38,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

8. 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, (1,498 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and well-maintained and the location was perfect for access to the park."
United States
Alexis
The price is ￥18,607
￥20,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

9. 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, (3,351 reviews)
"Clean rooms and the staff was friendly."
United States
Janice
The price is ￥19,783
￥22,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
A riverside walkway with benches and a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone building.

10. Brookside Lodge

Brookside Lodge
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,337 reviews)
"super convenient and peaceful stay! the riverside room was so worth it!"
United States
Gabrielle
The price is ￥9,307
￥12,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Brookside Lodge
A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

11. 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, (1,552 reviews)
"Super lovely stay everything was near by and would most definitely stay again"
United States
nay
The price is ￥7,321
￥9,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Crossroads Inn & Suites
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.

12. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"I have stayed there many times . Best place in gatlinburg"
United States
Jody
The price is ￥14,154
￥31,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Laurel Inn Condominium
A hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a mountain and a sign for Reagan Resorts.

13. Reagan Resorts Inn

Reagan Resorts Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,767 reviews)
"Nice room great location"
United States
Glenn
The price is ￥6,960
￥10,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Reagan Resorts Inn
A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a stream and dense foliage.

14. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"We love this location."
United States
Sheri
The price is ￥22,623
￥25,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn Gatlinburg
A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a river with trees and buildings in the background.

15. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages
2.5 star property
0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (327 reviews)
"Clean confortable reasonable in price could use a little updating. I enjoyed the creek running behind the room."
United States
Roy or Dianna
The price is ￥10,052
￥11,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages
A modern hotel room with a fireplace, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

16. River Edge Inn

River Edge Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"parking was great and location too"
United States
robert
The price is ￥11,632
￥13,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
River Edge Inn
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, (1,567 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Charles
The price is ￥8,554
￥11,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Sidney James Mountain Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn

Gatlinburg Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (958 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and the rooms were very clean."
United States
Michele
The price is ￥7,195
￥8,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Gatlinburg Mountain Inn
A river flowing through a forest with autumn-colored trees, a stone building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.

19. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River
2.5 star property
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,236 reviews)
"The view was great easy walk to downtown"
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥12,583
￥14,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River
A cozy interior with a fireplace, stone walls, and a wooden ceiling.

20. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg
2.5 star property
0.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,538 reviews)
"Clean room and good breakfast, perfect location for spending your day in Gatlinburg."
United States
Diana
The price is ￥9,323
￥10,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg
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
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
390 reviews
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone building with balconies, and surrounding trees.
Bearskin Lodge on the River
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.
Old Creek Lodge
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
607 reviews
View
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
507 reviews
View
An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.
The Appy Lodge
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Greystone Lodge on the River

The Greystone Lodge on the River

8/10 Good
"Convenient and clean property"
CHRIS 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Greystone Lodge on the River

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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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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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