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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 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.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Dale
₩280,131
₩315,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
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

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Kyle
₩306,469
₩345,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
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 rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Nathalia
₩212,685
₩269,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, balconies, and a sign for the Gillette brand.
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 lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

4. The Gillette

The Gillette
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Kerne
₩193,009
₩217,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Gillette
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.
A reception desk with a map, framed artwork, and a security camera.
Outdoor picnic tables arranged in rows with a building in the background.

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

Sleepy Bear Motel
1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Jessica
₩156,820
₩176,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Sleepy Bear Motel
A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.
A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.
A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.
A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

Marshall's Creek Rest Motel
0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Theresa
₩119,425
₩134,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Marshall's Creek Rest Motel
A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a lamp. A river and greenery are visible in the background.
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.

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel
0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Mark
₩352,509
₩419,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel
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 swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.
A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

The Greystone Lodge on the River
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United Kingdom
Mark
₩172,141
₩194,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Greystone Lodge on the River
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.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Paola
₩194,444
₩219,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn
A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.
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.
A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

10. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
esaul
₩175,477
₩204,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
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.

11. The Appy Lodge

The Appy Lodge
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Tyler
₩226,330
₩255,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The Appy Lodge
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 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 modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Mary
₩199,711
₩225,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a couch.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and cabinets.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a metal desk lamp, and a digital screen displaying the hotel's logo.

13. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN
1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Kassidy
₩72,297
₩81,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN
An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.
An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.
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.

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

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Stephanie
₩175,451
₩197,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.
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.

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail
1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Jennifer
₩217,912
₩245,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail
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.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Ramona
₩215,378
₩242,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
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 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.
An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs, under a wooden pergola with string lights.

17. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Canada
Susan
₩159,836
₩180,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden overhang and a sign that reads "Glenstone Lodge".
A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

18. Glenstone Lodge

Glenstone Lodge
1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Dayna
₩101,417
₩114,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Glenstone Lodge
A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.
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.
A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

19. Brookside Lodge

Brookside Lodge
0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Ines
₩95,700
₩122,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Brookside Lodge
A river with clear water flowing over rocks.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River
Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
United States
Patricia
₩115,296
₩130,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River
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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
9.8
Exceptional
2,065 reviews
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An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
9.6
Exceptional
1,067 reviews
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A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
9.6
Exceptional
746 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, balconies, and a sign for the Gillette brand.
The Gillette
9.4
Exceptional
353 reviews
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A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.
Sleepy Bear Motel
9.4
Exceptional
444 reviews
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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Crossroads Inn & Suites

Crossroads Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"No complaints. Property was clean and very quiet. Booked our next stay."
Wendy 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Crossroads Inn & Suites
Gatlinburg River Inn

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent
"My wife and I stayed for two nights and it was great. It's right in the middle of the two more popular parts in Gatlinburg. The beds were clean and it smelled nice in the room, plus the breakfast was delicious. Thanks again and would definitely recommend, 10/10!"
Garrett 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Gatlinburg River Inn
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent
"The room it was clean, it was just a weird smell but nothing that you can’t handle, and they need to upgrade the TV, but everything else perfect"
Monica 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Brookside Lodge

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful, quiet location in Gatlinburg. Friendly staff at check-in. Some wear and tear in the bathroom, but the patio chairs overlooking the stream running behind the hotel made more than up for that. Very memorable stay. Great Jamaican restaurant across the street with fresh bbq jerk chicken. Easy $5 parking right outside the front door. Parking at a hotel/motel in Gatlinburg is hard to come by. Local bus runs right outside the front door to the main strip downtown or you can take a short walk down."
Elisabeth 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Brookside Lodge
Glenstone Lodge

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"My stay was amazing the desk clerk Rokeya made sure we had the best service while staying there. My room with the fireplace was gorgeous. Thanks Glenstone Lodge for an amazing experience."
Lakeshia 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Glenstone Lodge
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good
"Great job! Family couldn’t have been happier"
Ronnie 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room dejar un poco limpio"
Lilian viviana 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good
"I liked the view"
Samantha 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
Bear Creek Inn

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent
"👌"
iurii 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Bear Creek Inn

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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.