Top 10 Hotels Near 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 coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a tropical mural.

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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

Dale

RM731

RM824 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

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

Kyle

RM690

RM778 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 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

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

Nathalia

RM609

RM777 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

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

4. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kerne

RM555

RM626 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

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

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Sara

RM776

RM875 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

6. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Freddie

RM592

RM668 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

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.

7. Old Creek Lodge

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

Bingxin

RM689

RM777 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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.

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

RM373

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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

RM690

RM845 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

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.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jeff

RM486

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 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.

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Andrew

RM629

RM709 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

RM555

RM718 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Angie

RM562

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

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

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

14. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Chris

RM689

RM777 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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 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

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jennifer

RM482

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

RM539

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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".

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.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

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

Debra

RM621

RM700 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and cabinets.

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

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

RM263

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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 pool area with lounge chairs and a table under a canopy.

19. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

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

Sheri

RM621

RM700 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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.

20. Glenstone Lodge

1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dayna

RM290

RM327 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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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 2,073 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,074 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 778 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 360 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Selected this hotel because location and roof top bar and restaurant, my balcony room was great with a complete view of Gatlinburg. I will stay again no questions asked"

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very peaceful and the balcony was wonderful!"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay, enjoyed our time there, very relaxing. The elevator was a little slow sometimes and would open up on floors that nobody was getting on but other than that it was great"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very nice and spacious. Bathroom was a little small but shower had wonderful hot water. The balcony view we had of the river was beautiful."

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is great the room was big!!! A living room side and a bedroom side 2 balcony the hot tube got really hot and had plenty of room for 2 people. Only thing that sucks is the parking!!! Came with kitchen stove, and all the dishes you need to cook with."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"There wasn’t any coffee in the room. Everything else was amazing."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Our room was clean and beds were comfy. The bathroom was clean and functional also. The Staff was friendly and helpful. They were short staffed so things took a little longer. The room we had has been updated. Keep in mind the property is old so there are things that need updating, like baseboards, doors, balcony furniture, etc. Clean room and being able to park my car for the week and walk everywhere on the strip was the Best!!! We will stay there again in the spring."

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Outside was sparkling, the room carpet had a stain, staff emptied trash daily but never replied shampoo or conditioner"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"This was a perfect hotel! We came for our honeymoon and it’s in a great location to walk into town. The parking is a little tight on the top but the garage there was a little more wiggle room."

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Mountain Mall

8.2/10 (32 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mountain Mall during your visit 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 your family to Anakeesta and enjoy this exciting theme park in Gatlinburg.

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Traffic Light #6

You can learn about the history of Gatlinburg with a stop at 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 do some window-shopping at The Village Shops during your visit to 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, take a look at the 401 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?

Expedia has 401 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

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. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

7. Old Creek Lodge

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

12. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

14. The Appy Lodge

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

18. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

19. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

20. Glenstone Lodge

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Bear Creek Inn

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg River Inn

Reagan Resorts Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-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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