The Best Hotels Closest to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg for 2026

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A living room with a TV, a dining table, and a sofa.

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.

A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Michael

₩231,124

₩260,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dayren

₩131,290

₩201,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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.

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Luther

₩245,594

₩276,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Chloe

₩230,549

₩290,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a black fence, with lounge chairs and picnic tables on the deck.

Outdoor picnic tables arranged in rows with a building in the background.

A commercial kitchen with a coffee station, including a coffee machine, various coffee cups, and condiment dispensers.

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

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Corey

₩105,305

₩118,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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.

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jacqueline

₩121,853

₩137,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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.

A lodge with a stone facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a parking area.

7. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Cindy

₩172,318

₩194,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

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.

8. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

₩216,409

₩244,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

9. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Tangela

₩230,933

₩260,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

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

10. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Holly

₩187,594

₩211,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a lamp. A river and greenery are visible in the background.

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

11. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jasmine

₩272,152

₩329,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

12. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

₩152,501

₩171,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 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.

13. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Nalia

₩126,735

₩142,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Todd

₩155,906

₩175,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and built-in wardrobes.

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

₩73,122

₩82,447 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.

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

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

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

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephen

₩161,486

₩182,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

₩189,522

₩213,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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.

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Laura

₩144,665

₩163,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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.

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

19. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Cal

₩174,095

₩196,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

LaDonna

₩111,801

₩126,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,053 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,037 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 650 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 417 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

10/10 Excellent

"El cuarto de hotel estaba súper limpio. Nos encantó aunque solo estuvimos ahí una noche!"

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"Nice clean room. Plenty of group gathering spots. Walking distance to downtown."

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Love the stream. Friendly staff and I always see a bear."

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"Our stay was great. The one thing we noticed walking in was how good it smelled. The pool area was really nice as well. And it was a short walk to the strip. The only issue we had in the room was the sliding door to the balcony was defected which made it extremely difficult to open and close. Not a huge deal because everything else was great. I definitely recommend this lodge."

Reagan Resorts Inn

8/10 Good

"Great location."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Our handicap room was very spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The only negative was the breakfast was very bland."

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and very nice staff will stay again nice location"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was great. We loved it and will be going back"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"This was one of the best properties we have stayed at in the Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge area. Room and parking were great; the only comment I have is regarding the (nearly) hidden entrance which is easy to pass up the first time going by. Okay once you know where it is."

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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 romantic 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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A red vintage car with the number 01 in white block letters on its side, parked indoors with wooden beams and various posters on the walls.

Cooter's Place

Meet actors from the popular television show The Dukes of Hazzard. Then play a round of mini-golf and race around a go-kart track.

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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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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 396 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 The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg and Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?

Expedia has 396 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, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, or Guinness World Records Museum. 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, Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, and Iris Theater.

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

7. The Gillette

8. Old Creek Lodge

9. Bearskin Lodge on the River

10. The Greystone Lodge on the River

11. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

12. The Appy Lodge

13. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

19. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Brookside Lodge

Glenstone Lodge

Reagan Resorts Inn

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Gatlinburg River Inn

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Other attractions near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mountain Mall

Guinness World Records Museum

Anakeesta

Cooter's Place

Traffic Light #6

Traffic Light #5

Tennessee Homemade Wines

The Village Shops

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