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

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

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.

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

1. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

₩240,938

₩302,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

richard f

₩195,480

₩220,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

3. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

₩207,160

₩233,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

4. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Janet

₩120,954

₩136,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

5. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

₩367,883

₩437,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Boyd

₩196,933

₩222,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

7. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

₩201,833

₩227,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

₩175,951

₩198,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A laundry facility with three stacked washing machines, each with a control panel and a door.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

9. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

₩72,271

₩81,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

₩202,268

₩228,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

11. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jennifer

₩218,082

₩245,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

12. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

₩236,677

₩266,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

13. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

₩100,917

₩113,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

14. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Jason

₩103,032

₩129,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A bedroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of trees.

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.

15. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mary Ann

₩130,401

₩276,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

16. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Erin

₩92,944

₩117,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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.

17. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

Kathy

₩92,731

₩124,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a river with trees and buildings in the background.

A spacious living room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A natural outdoor area with a stream, rocks, and trees.

A living room with a brown leather chair, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Martha

₩92,497

₩104,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A dining area with a large table set for four, a chandelier, and a view of mountains through the windows.

A stone facade house with a central entrance and two side wings.

19. Tree Tops by HoneyBear Cabins

Chalet Village, 2.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Edel

₩407,551

₩894,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A riverside view from a balcony with red chairs, a wooden deck, and a bridge in the background.

A river running through a lush green area with a building on the right side.

A dining area with a large window overlooking a scenic outdoor view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, metal railings, and a roof structure.

20. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Martin

₩148,850

₩167,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 733 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 350 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 441 reviews	View
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 454 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"My stay was very nice. It is a beautiful area"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing time! Loved everything at the resort. From the grounds to the room, very well kept and clean. Beautiful pool! Lot of different areas to sit and relax. Loved relaxing by the fire pits on the rocking chairs. We will definitely go back!"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"It would"

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at the Brookside Lodge for a short weekend in the smokies. We were greeted with the sweetest front desk staff and a thank you gift for staying with them. Our room was clean and everything was in working condition. This hotel is within walking distance to most attractions. It was quiet at this location and there is even a trolley stop right in front of the hotel if you’re unable to walk very far. We will be returning to this location on our next trip to the smokies. I would also like to add that out of every location we’ve stayed at in the past this is the only place where the pictures on the site are exactly what you get when you show up. Overall it’s a great location to stay."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was great will definitely go back"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location in Gatlinburg, rooms, very clean and a decent buffet breakfast."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Room. Clean beds. Accommodating. Easy parking Friendly staff. Reasonably priced to be right in the middle of Gatlinburg. Balcony was spacious and clean."

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely view from the balcony. Comfortable beds, nice shower, large compact refrigerator and freezer."

Other attractions near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

A street with a wooden building labeled "Asphalt Cowboy" and "Cowboy Way Hats & Boots Leather."

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.

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

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. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

2. The Gillette

3. Sleepy Bear Motel

4. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

5. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

7. The Appy Lodge

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

9. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

12. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

13. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

14. Crossroads Inn & Suites

15. Laurel Inn Condominium

16. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

17. Reagan Resorts Inn

18. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

19. Tree Tops by HoneyBear Cabins

20. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg River Inn

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Brookside Lodge

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn

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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