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

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a tropical mural.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

₩270,351

₩304,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

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.

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.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Regina

₩333,089

₩375,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

3. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

richard f

₩195,631

₩220,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

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.

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

₩270,351

₩335,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

Jessica

₩104,609

₩117,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

6. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Mark

₩234,445

₩264,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

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

7. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

₩265,474

₩299,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious wooden cabin with a dining area, a fireplace, and a living room with a couch.

A wooden bedroom with a bed featuring a bear-themed quilt, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A pool table in a room with wooden paneling, a ceiling fan, and a view through a glass door.

A bathroom with a wooden door, a large mirror, and a sink.

8. Running Bear by Jackson Mountain Rentals

2.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stanley

₩239,105

₩765,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

₩366,931

₩436,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

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

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

10. 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 modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

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

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.

11. 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 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.

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

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

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephanie

₩195,631

₩220,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

13. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

₩85,803

₩97,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 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.

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jennifer

₩175,253

₩197,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

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

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.

16. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

Susan

₩111,062

₩125,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

₩229,595

₩258,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a Gold Award Winner.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

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

Patricia

₩129,674

₩146,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

19. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Julia

₩91,763

₩117,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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

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

20. 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

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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 2,069 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,061 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 348 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 729 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 440 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The walls and windows were very thin and we could hear lots of noise from inside our 5th floor room"

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best place to stay in Gatlinburg. Located back away from noisy Parkway, Sydney James is located up Airport Road conveniently with a trolley stop bench out front to catch a ride anywhere in town. Clean rooms, pools, hot tub and attached restaurant. Very helpful friendly staff of locals."

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!!!"

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff helpful"

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."

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

8/10 Good

"The over all stay was good, wouldn’t hurt to modify/ replace the vending machine so you can use card."

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"what happened to the alarm clocks that used to be in rooms? That is what I missed. The location is great. Thanks!"

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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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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.

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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, 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. The Gillette

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. The Greystone Lodge on the River

7. Old Creek Lodge

8. Running Bear by Jackson Mountain Rentals

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

10. The Appy Lodge

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

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

13. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

18. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

19. Crossroads Inn & Suites

20. Laurel Inn Condominium

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

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Glenstone Lodge

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Gatlinburg River Inn

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

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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