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

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a tropical mural.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

David

￥23,005

￥25,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

2. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jacob

￥21,315

￥24,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

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

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kyle

￥26,511

￥29,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Melissa

￥23,474

￥29,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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.

5. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Chris

￥23,136

￥26,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Angie

￥22,362

￥25,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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

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

7. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

￥15,134

￥17,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

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

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

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.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jeff

￥18,651

￥21,029 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 modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

9. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jennifer

￥18,518

￥20,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone-tiled floor.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

10. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Wayne

￥30,562

￥37,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

￥20,696

￥23,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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

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.

12. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

￥11,397

￥12,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs, under a wooden pergola with string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a fireplace, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden table with a bottle and glasses.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.

13. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

Erin

￥19,729

￥22,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a wooden cabinet, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

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

14. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Delia

￥8,375

￥10,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and dark wooden cabinets.

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.

15. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Anthony

￥31,973

￥39,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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.

16. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Shailesh

￥14,086

￥30,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

17. Glenstone Lodge

1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dina

￥11,144

￥12,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

18. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Jennifer

￥9,568

￥12,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table with a basket of items, a beige sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

19. River Edge Inn

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

Melissa

￥12,117

￥13,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

20. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

David

￥8,007

￥11,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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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 2,087 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 375 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,083 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 800 reviews	View
The Appy Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great for the activities we had planned, Everything we planned to do was in walking distance of the hotel. Room was clean and the complimentary breakfast was better than expected."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Everything was good, building rooms need a little updating but for the price it was great. Is at the heart of Gatlinburg walking distance from everything."

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"Hot tub area needs alittle update."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"The room was great. Mold in the shower however."

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It’s an older hotel . This is a very clean place to stay . They recently have been remodeling . Most older motels have a smell this one did not . We will def be staying here again !!!"

Crossroads Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here last year in October and we're back again this year. We like the cleanliness of the room and it is spacious, The staffs were very helpful especially Peter. Parking was great. We would surely comeback. We just hope that they will offer breakfast again."

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Had a good breakfast they had biscuits gravy sausage eggs yogurt peaches waffles pancakes was pretty cool not having to worry about breakfast. Coffee hot cocoa"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Location great we were able to walk all around Gatlinburg avoiding driving in the crazy traffic. Located right across from the free trolley station."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and it was very easy to check-in. The staff were also very friendly."

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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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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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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.

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. The Gillette

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. The Appy Lodge

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

7. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

9. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

10. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

11. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

12. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

13. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

14. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

15. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

16. Laurel Inn Condominium

17. Glenstone Lodge

18. Crossroads Inn & Suites

19. River Edge Inn

20. Reagan Resorts Inn

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Glenstone Lodge

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Bear Creek Inn

Crossroads Inn & Suites

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

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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