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 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 hotel with a large blue sculpture in front, a covered entrance, and multiple balconies.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

₩229,046

₩258,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

A cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Grace

₩182,966

₩259,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

Regina

₩276,725

₩312,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

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

4. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

richard f

₩182,965

₩206,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

5. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

₩196,304

₩251,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 cozy motel interior with wooden furniture, a reception desk, and a view of the parking lot.

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

Janet

₩120,758

₩136,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

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

7. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

₩104,358

₩117,663 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 spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

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

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

JUAN MANUEL

₩230,892

₩260,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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.

9. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

₩286,429

₩322,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Brandon

₩168,057

₩189,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

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.

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Boyd

₩207,483

₩233,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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 hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

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

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

₩146,599

₩165,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

13. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

₩351,023

₩418,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and lounge chairs around the perimeter.

14. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

₩194,309

₩219,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jamie

₩153,122

₩172,646 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 spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

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

Stephanie

₩160,034

₩180,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bench, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

17. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

₩73,408

₩83,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

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

18. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

₩187,817

₩211,764 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 lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

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

Ramona

₩185,405

₩209,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

David

₩110,796

₩124,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,056 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 262 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,057 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 341 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 713 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Crossroads Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Location"

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place to stay"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Pool was nice staff was friendly elevator very slow"

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Everything was good"

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience!!"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful setting, good value."

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed through the week and felt that we got a great deal on our stay, but might not have been so thrilled if we’d paid more. Our room was very nice, clean, and recently renovated. The hallway to the room was not air conditioned and had an industrial fan set up to keep the air moving that was noisy when we were in the sitting area of our suite. The a/c unit in the bedroom does not have a thermostat controlled fan. The fan runs continuously when the unit is on and the unit is right beside the bed so I was up and down several times turning the unit on and off to maintain comfort. The couch in the sitting area was discolored, but clean. The couch in the bedroom/jacuzzi room was a bit compressed, but not uncomfortable. Not an issue for us but might be for some people. The coded lock on the door from the pool to the parking deck rarely worked to regain entry and required us to walk up a hill to the front door. Again, not a big deal to us but might be for some people. The artwork hanging in the bedroom had some areas it had run due to moisture. Breakfast was good. It was well stocked and had a decent selection. We’ve stayed here before and will stay again."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The beds were comfortable and no sign of bugs. Great TV. Awesome balcony overlooking the woods and watched a bear come by every evening. Good breakfast included which was nice. Overall appearance of the room was good but it’s an older hotel and some things needed repair and a deep cleaning. Not good lighting in the room. The fabric cushions on the chairs were dirty. The ironing board was filthy and wouldn’t close. The bathroom sink had a crack and chip. Tub and toilet were clean however there was mold on the ceiling above the shower and on the corner behind the door. My husband complained about how dirty his socks got from walking on the floor which visibly looked clean but they weren’t. My biggest annoyance which also became funny was the inside door handle fell off every time we shut the door. I finally found the set screw and reattached the handle. Also couldn’t hang up anything cause the clothes rack was falling down."

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property, conveniently located."

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Mountain Mall

8.2/10 (32 reviews)

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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)

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Anakeesta

9.2/10 (1,580 reviews)

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Treasure Quest Miniature Golf

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

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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 405 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.

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Expedia has 405 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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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. The Gillette

5. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

7. Sleepy Bear Motel

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

9. Old Creek Lodge

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

13. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

14. The Appy Lodge

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

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

17. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

18. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

19. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

20. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Crossroads Inn & Suites

Brookside Lodge

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn

Glenstone Lodge

Gatlinburg River Inn

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort 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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