The Best Hotels Closest to Ripley's Mountain Coaster 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, 0.3 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Dale

￥31,299

￥35,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.6 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Regina

￥36,813

￥41,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

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.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Fabiola

￥28,383

￥35,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

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

4. The Gillette

1.1 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

richard f

￥20,936

￥23,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

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.

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.6 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Alesia

￥31,569

￥35,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A narrow stream flowing through a wooded area with a wooden structure on one side and a stone wall on the other.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a river and a bridge.

6. Old Creek Lodge

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.3 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Bingxin

￥30,734

￥34,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

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

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Mark

￥27,142

￥30,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.

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.

A dining area with a wooden bench, a table set for two, and a view of a stream through large windows.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

8. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.2 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Mark

￥42,623

￥50,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Boyd

￥21,429

￥24,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

10. The Appy Lodge

0.8 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Tyler

￥25,055

￥28,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.6 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Jenis

￥21,862

￥24,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

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 sign indicating the address 322.

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

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

1.3 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Wayne

￥29,726

￥37,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

13. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.6 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Jennifer

￥19,308

￥21,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Ramona

￥31,228

￥35,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a wall-mounted artwork.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, a diving board, and a set of sun loungers.

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.3 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Kassidy

￥9,982

￥11,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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".

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by wooden-framed windows and potted plants.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.2 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Maria

￥24,986

￥28,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

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

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

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

1.3 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Stephanie

￥21,289

￥24,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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 multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered parking area, and a view of the surrounding forest.

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

18. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.6 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Kala

￥12,858

￥14,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.4 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Patricia

￥14,539

￥16,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

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

A stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

A modern living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

20. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, < 0.1 km from Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Jason

￥11,117

￥14,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,065 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,058 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 719 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 345 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Mountain Coaster Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff great breakfast"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk was very helpful. Property is beautiful"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great location friendly staff"

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

10/10 Excellent

"Hot tub"

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Everything was great except the balcony situation. They are right next to adjacent room balconies with no privacy. I would suggest installing some kind of barrier between them. We probably won't stay here again because of this issue."

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay!!! So clean and nice. We had asked for more coffee and got decaf and front staff (Sarah) went and got it herself and made sure we had regular!!!"

Crossroads Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms. Convenient to everything. Will stay again"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent except the parking was a little tight"

Gatlinburg River Inn

8/10 Good

"Could use a little maintenance but we still like to stay here"

Other attractions near Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Hillbilly Golf

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

Ride a cable railway to a mountaintop and tackle the unusual and exciting obstacles of two 18-hole miniature golf courses.

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A rustic log cabin with a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by lush green forest.

Historic Ogle Log Cabin

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a stop at Historic Ogle Log Cabin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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A river with rocks, a bridge, a building with American flags, and autumn trees.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

9.2/10 (4,492 reviews)

From sharks and stingrays, to penguins and octopus, get close to a colorful collection of tropical sea creatures at this walk-through aquarium.

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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 #3

You can find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a trip to Traffic Light #3.

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Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Moonshine Mountain Coaster as part of your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Traffic Light #2

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg when you spend time at Traffic Light #2. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ripley's Mountain Coaster?

Ripley's Mountain Coaster is located in Gatlinburg. This scenic area is known for its must-see aquarium and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 413 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Ripley's Mountain Coaster?

Adjacent to Ripley's Mountain Coaster, Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg and Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Ripley's Mountain Coaster?

Expedia has 413 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ripley's Mountain Coaster.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ripley's Mountain Coaster, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Ripley's Mountain Coaster.

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What can I see and do near Ripley's Mountain Coaster?

You'll want to browse the collections at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Guinness World Records Museum, and Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum. Learn about local history at Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place. 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 Mountain Coaster hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Gillette

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

6. Old Creek Lodge

7. The Greystone Lodge on the River

8. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10. The Appy Lodge

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

13. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

16. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

18. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

20. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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Top Ripley's Mountain Coaster Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

Bear Creek Inn

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Crossroads Inn & Suites

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Gatlinburg River Inn

Other attractions near Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Hillbilly Golf

Historic Ogle Log Cabin

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Anakeesta

Traffic Light #3

Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Traffic Light #2

Traffic Light #5

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