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 spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

₩279,747

₩315,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kyle

₩306,048

₩345,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Nathalia

₩226,150

₩285,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

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

4. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kerne

₩192,744

₩217,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 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 hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

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

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

lawrence

₩255,019

₩287,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

₩156,604

₩176,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

₩352,815

₩419,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

8. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

₩226,526

₩255,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.

9. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Mark

₩171,756

₩193,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A balcony with two green chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a street with cars and buildings.

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

10. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Paola

₩194,178

₩218,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 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 hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

₩175,236

₩204,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

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.

12. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

₩226,019

₩254,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mary

₩199,437

₩224,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, pool table, leather sofa, and wooden floors.

A wooden cabin-style kitchen with a central wooden table, built-in appliances, and a large refrigerator.

A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a television, a chair, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A wooden deck with rocking chairs and a grill area, surrounded by a wooden railing and a forest backdrop.

14. Lover's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals

Chalet Village North, 1.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Brian

₩278,274

₩765,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

15. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Wayne

₩252,202

₩314,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small dining area with two chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

16. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

₩83,158

₩93,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephanie

₩175,210

₩197,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

Jennifer

₩215,030

₩242,446 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 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

₩214,896

₩242,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

20. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Debra

₩272,526

₩307,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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 2,068 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,068 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 747 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 354 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great place, I could tell it was an older place, by room interior. Could use update. BIG plus was indoor pool!!"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful trip in Gatlinburg and really enjoyed our stay! Facilities were super clean, staff were very helpful, all service persons throughout the resort were friendly. Enjoyed the spa experience and was even able to enjoy the swimming pool in the first week of October!"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff who allowed us an early check-in and late check-out, which we really appreciated. The beds were comfortable, but very squeaky. Nice river views and a great location. The breakfast area is too small for the number of guests, so it was very crowded. If you have a scooter, I would recommend putting it in the main garage rather than the third garage. The elevator barely fit the scooter, and driving up the hill to the third garage felt dangerous. Overall, a good stay with a great location (across from Anakeesta & by trolley stop) and friendly staff. Free parking is a plus (minus having to keep moving yellow cones)"

Crossroads Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Check in was quick and easy. I messaged the property before-hand to request a ground level room and they were able to accommodate this with no issue. The room was as pictured and was mostly clean upon arrival aside from the carpet which was a little dirty. There is a laundry room on the property that you have to pay for. We were able to wash our clothes but when we went to dry them, we learned that the dryer was out of service.. Parking was fairly limited but we never had to walk very far to get to and from our car. On the day before our checkout, our room keys were deactivated too early but the front desk staff was very helpful and was able to get us new keys immediately. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay again. The staff was very helpful and answered any questions we that we had."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Rooms were well maintained if a little outdated. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Did have an issue with water pouring down from the room above me, but the staff were quick with the maintenance and the room change. Would gladly stay here again next time I'm in the area."

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place. Low budget but nice. On the creek with a balcony. So, nice!"

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Great job! Family couldn’t have been happier"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room dejar un poco limpio"

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice, bed was comfy..close to the downtown things to do..shower head worked awesome"

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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.

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Expedia has 401 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. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. The Gillette

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

6. Sleepy Bear Motel

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

8. Old Creek Lodge

9. The Greystone Lodge on the River

10. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

12. The Appy Lodge

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

14. Lover's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals

15. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

16. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

19. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

20. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Glenstone Lodge

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Crossroads Inn & Suites

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Bear Creek Inn

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Reagan Resorts 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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