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

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A living room with a TV, a dining table, and a sofa.

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.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Paul

₩229,587

₩258,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 wooden double door with glass panels and a keypad lock, flanked by two wall-mounted lanterns.

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dayren

₩119,603

₩189,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 clear blue swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola structure.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Chloe

₩211,340

₩268,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a black fence, with lounge chairs and picnic tables on the deck.

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

A commercial kitchen with a coffee station, including a coffee machine, various coffee cups, and condiment dispensers.

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

4. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Corey

₩104,604

₩117,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a TV, 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 prominent sign, and a view of a parking area.

5. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Cindy

₩185,592

₩209,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

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.

6. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Willie

₩258,251

₩291,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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.

7. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

₩217,540

₩245,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building 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.

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Holly

₩210,391

₩237,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jasmine

₩297,512

₩357,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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

10. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Nalia

₩127,398

₩143,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 cozy room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

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

11. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

₩167,898

₩189,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Todd

₩154,869

₩174,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a flag, and a landscaped garden.

An indoor swimming pool with a slide, lounge chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a Holiday Inn Express sign.

13. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kiranveer

₩185,591

₩240,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and built-in wardrobes.

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

14. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

₩76,912

₩86,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

James

₩188,261

₩212,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

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

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.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Cal

₩168,476

₩189,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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.

17. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

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

LaDonna

₩112,386

₩126,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

18. Reagan Resorts Inn

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

Jeff

₩63,749

₩92,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a reception desk, and a bear statue.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A small building with a sign reading 'Best Western.'

A swimming pool with a blue slide, lounge chairs, and a stone building.

19. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

0.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ezhilmaran

₩86,884

₩97,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a stream and dense foliage.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome the Volunteer State' sign, a 'Pantry' sign, and a wall with a coffee machine and a 'Treats' sign.

A natural stream with rocks and trees, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A breakfast buffet area with waffle stations, a juice dispenser, and various food items displayed.

20. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

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

Holly

₩179,240

₩202,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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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 2,046 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 653 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 318 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Crossroads Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room . Close to walking distance to everything ! Clean pool ! Definitely be back next year !"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Overall good experience 😌"

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"None"

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"/"

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean. The staff was friendly. The breakfast had a variety of food items to eat and it was good. The balcony was okay and would have better on a lower level."

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Humungous space. Resort feel. Chill vibe. Prime location."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"The continental breakfast needed some help. The gravy was like water. Other than that excellent. It was a little further off the main road than I expected but was an ok walk."

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

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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 romantic 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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A red vintage car with the number 01 in white block letters on its side, parked indoors with wooden beams and various posters on the walls.

Cooter's Place

Meet actors from the popular television show The Dukes of Hazzard. Then play a round of mini-golf and race around a go-kart track.

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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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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 396 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 The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg and Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg.

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Expedia has 396 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, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, or Guinness World Records Museum. 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, Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, and Iris Theater.

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Our top choices for Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. Sleepy Bear Motel

5. The Gillette

6. Bearskin Lodge on the River

7. Old Creek Lodge

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

10. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

11. The Appy Lodge

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

13. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

14. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

15. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

17. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

18. Reagan Resorts Inn

19. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

20. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Crossroads Inn & Suites

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Reagan Resorts Inn

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Bear Creek Inn

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Other attractions near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mountain Mall

Guinness World Records Museum

Anakeesta

Cooter's Place

Traffic Light #6

Traffic Light #5

Tennessee Homemade Wines

The Village Shops

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