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 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

Dale

￥25,887

￥29,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kyle

￥26,778

￥30,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Nathalia

￥22,616

￥28,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

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

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

￥23,187

￥32,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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

5. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kerne

￥21,531

￥24,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

6. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

lawrence

￥30,157

￥34,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.

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.

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Theresa

￥14,106

￥15,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

8. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

￥15,705

￥17,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

￥15,009

￥17,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

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.

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

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mary

￥18,839

￥21,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

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.

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Freddie

￥22,966

￥25,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

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

A reception area with two wooden counters, a stone wall, and a circular sign above the counters.

12. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Chris

￥26,732

￥30,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

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

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

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

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephanie

￥20,322

￥22,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

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.

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

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jennifer

￥18,704

￥21,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and cabinets.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

￥9,464

￥10,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Wayne

￥21,575

￥27,903 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 lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

￥20,948

￥23,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

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.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a covered area with a sign reading "Cliffhouse 1st".

18. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Debra

￥24,087

￥27,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

￥12,515

￥14,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and potted plants.

20. Glenstone Lodge

1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dayna

￥10,891

￥12,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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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 2,072 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,072 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 770 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 274 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 359 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel really lives up to its reputation. Location is VERY STRATEGIC. You get to go around downtown on foot while your car is safely parked in the hotel vicinity."

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay at golf course was right up the main road"

Brookside Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great location. Great staff. Needs to be updated some. Bathrooms are great and updated but carpeting is very old. Both doors to outside could be changed. Very weak and I had bear claws on balcony door and that door was thin. My front door weather stripping was missing and 4am heard bear sniffing at door. Breakfast...we felt wad weak. We choose to eat elsewhere. But good price for location. Just needs updating."

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous! Will return!"

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"👍"

Gatlinburg River Inn

8/10 Good

"Room was great and loved view and location! Didn't like that maid ignored do not disturb sign a half hour before checkout."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay. It is very convenient to Gatlinburg attractions, but some walking included, unless you take the trolley. The rooms are quite outdated , along with the buildings. It’s fairly clean. The shower head needs improvement, it felt like water nearly was coming out, but other than that we enjoyed it"

Crossroads Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Room was a little musty."

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were great"

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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. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Timber at Holly Branch

5. The Gillette

6. Bearskin Lodge on the River

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

8. Sleepy Bear Motel

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

12. The Appy Lodge

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

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

17. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

18. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

20. Glenstone Lodge

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Brookside Lodge

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Gatlinburg River Inn

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Crossroads Inn & Suites

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

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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