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

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

1. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Grace

₩116,157

₩184,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

₩282,892

₩350,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

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

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Regina

₩331,971

₩374,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

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.

4. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

richard f

₩219,346

₩247,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

5. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Janet

₩161,768

₩182,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

₩207,160

₩233,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 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.

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.

7. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

₩201,311

₩226,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Boyd

₩229,217

₩258,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

₩172,060

₩193,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A compact office space with a desk, two chairs, a small stool, a coffee maker, and a lamp.

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

10. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

₩108,164

₩121,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 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.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mary

₩201,745

₩227,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

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.

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Wayne

₩269,444

₩334,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

A breakfast table set with various dishes, drinks, and utensils.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

₩265,355

₩299,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 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.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

₩237,474

₩267,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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.

15. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

Susan

₩161,463

₩182,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A lobby with wooden beams, stone counter, and seating area.

A row of wooden rocking chairs with patterned cushions, positioned in a sunlit room with large windows overlooking a street.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden shelf above it, and a lantern on the wall.

16. Brookside Lodge

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ines

₩102,362

₩130,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

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.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

₩135,651

₩152,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

18. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Jason

₩91,763

₩117,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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 cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill surrounded by trees.

19. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mary Ann

₩130,401

₩276,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing a view of greenery.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and metal fence, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Reagan Resorts Inn, a stone wall, and a landscaped area with a fountain.

A hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a mountain and a sign for Reagan Resorts.

20. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

Kathy

₩57,907

₩85,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 265 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 730 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,061 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 348 reviews	View
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was ok. Staff was friendly. Room was clean. We did have a slight issue with the AC"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

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

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are outdated but clean. Excellent customer service friendly staff, food was good"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and breakfast was really nice. Would recommend this hotel"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very comfortable and clean. Fantastic location to the Gatlinburg strip. Parking was included with the room as was breakfast in the package we chose. The food was good, especially breakfast. The view in the restaurant was amazing day and night. Every staff member we interacted with were very pleasant and helpful. Didn't have a negative experience with anything and will stay there again."

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Found plzza crust on the floor at foot of bed. Bathroom floor wasn't very clean."

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super friendly!!!"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The view was amazing and the hotel was very close to downtown, walking distance but the hotel is not like the picture. It is very old and the rooms were very outdated but I did enjoy the stay and the views. Gatlinburg is beautiful!!!!"

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."

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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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Tennessee Homemade Wines

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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. The Timber at Holly Branch

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. The Gillette

5. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

7. The Appy Lodge

8. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

9. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

14. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

15. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

16. Brookside Lodge

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

18. Crossroads Inn & Suites

19. Laurel Inn Condominium

20. Reagan Resorts Inn

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Greystone Lodge on the River

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Glenstone Lodge

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Gatlinburg River Inn

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown 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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