⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies 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 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

S$284

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Regina

S$353

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

3. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Grace

S$166

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

4. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

richard f

S$203

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

5. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Fabiola

S$328

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

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.

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Janet

S$128

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

7. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

S$111

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Alesia

S$289

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a quilted bedspread, wooden walls, a ceiling fan, and a dresser.

9. Bear's Den by Jackson Mountain Rentals

1.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Brian

S$629

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

10. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Mark

S$249

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

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

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

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Boyd

S$215

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 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.

12. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Tyler

S$214

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 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.

13. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

S$411

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

14. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

S$182

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jenis

S$207

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

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.

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Wayne

S$315

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

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

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

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

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephanie

S$207

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

S$177

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

S$92

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

S$252

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,069 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,059 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 264 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 348 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 728 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

8/10 Good

"For us, we enjoyed the experience, but it can depend on what you are looking for in a hotel. Room was clean and the washer/dryer on the first floor was nice to have. Breakfast was delicious, and location is phenomenal. Everything you could want to do in Gatlinburg is within walking distance. Staff is nice. We booked a room with a bed and a sofa, but instead we were given a room with only a bed. Three of us had to sleep on one bed. I can’t complain however, the room we were given had a huge balcony that wrapped around the side of the building and gave a great view of the city. I will say that while the hotel is clean, it does have the vibe of your grandmother’s house. If you want something more professional and modern, this place may not be for you."

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Great location. Older hotel but was still comfortable. Shower did not drain well and shower water was almost lukewarm warm but definitely not hot."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

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."

Crossroads Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was nice. They warned us not to leave food in car because of bears. Our neighbors didn't listen and a black bear destroyed there car window in the night."

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!"

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely view from the balcony. Comfortable beds, nice shower, large compact refrigerator and freezer."

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff was very friendly. Definitely will be back to stay."

Gatlinburg River Inn

8/10 Good

"The street noise was a bit annoying for us. But it calms down around 10:30 or 11:00pm. Miranda at the front desk was super helpful."

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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 404 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 404 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 Cooter's Place. 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. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. The Timber at Holly Branch

4. The Gillette

5. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

7. Sleepy Bear Motel

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

9. Bear's Den by Jackson Mountain Rentals

10. The Greystone Lodge on the River

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

12. The Appy Lodge

13. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

14. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

19. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

Crossroads Inn & Suites

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Bear Creek Inn

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Gatlinburg River 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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