The Best Hotels Closest to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 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

Michael

₹13,259

₹14,949 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

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

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.4 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dayren

₹12,989

₹18,409 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

Chloe

₹11,943

₹15,542 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 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.

4. The Gillette

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Cindy

₹12,019

₹13,551 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 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".

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Willie

₹16,134

₹18,191 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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.

6. Old Creek Lodge

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

Joe

₹15,094

₹17,019 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

7. The Appy Lodge

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Yalin

₹10,637

₹11,994 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

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

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Nalia

₹8,595

₹9,691 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

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.

9. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Holly

₹15,702

₹17,704 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Todd

₹9,443

₹10,647 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view.

11. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kiranveer

₹12,496

₹16,240 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

12. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

₹5,101

₹5,751 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephen

₹11,263

₹12,699 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

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

Laura

₹10,090

₹11,376 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Cal

₹9,877

₹11,137 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table with a basket of items, a beige sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack. The room has a stone wall and a wooden floor.

16. River Edge Inn

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

Maurie

₹7,426

₹8,373 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A modern living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

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

A hotel room with a sofa, desk, chair, bed, and a small table.

17. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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

Maria

₹3,776

₹5,226 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A swimming pool with a stone wall and metal fence, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture.

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

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

Yvette

₹3,530

₹5,411 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

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.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

19. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mary Ann

₹7,630

₹17,745 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

A lobby with wooden beams, stone counter, and seating area.

20. Brookside Lodge

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Scott M

₹5,495

₹7,206 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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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 2,047 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 638 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 317 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"Really nice clean friendly staff good breakfast"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and wonderful staff"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is very nice. We had one of the nicest hotel room we have ever stayed in. It was a two room suite. Very nice. I would highly recommend this hotel snd will definitely come back."

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Property very clean along with the room. Walking distance from downtown. Would definitely use again."

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pool was nice"

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Gatlinburg Inn is a vintage treasure. The staff is welcoming and friendly. Breakfast is delicious. It’s a great place to get away and relax whether it be sitting on the rocking chairs or relaxing by the pool. Location is ideal for walking to downtown Gatlinburg amenities."

Brookside Lodge

8/10 Good

"Really liked the comfortable vibe. Back porch on the river was really nice. Got to see our first bear off of it. Staff is helpful and nice. Trolley stop is right at office. Would stay here again."

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

10/10 Excellent

"Overall 100% satisfaction"

Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean and the staff was very friendly. There was also plenty of parking! Probably the only complaint I have was the low water pressure and lack of a hot tub in the pool area. The entire pool area seemed to be for kids, with the water slides and other water features, a hot tub would have been a nice place to relax after walking around gatlinburg all day!"

Other attractions near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

A street with a wooden building labeled "Asphalt Cowboy" and "Cowboy Way Hats & Boots Leather."

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 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 your family to Anakeesta and enjoy this exciting 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 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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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 396 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 The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg and Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies?

Expedia has 396 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, 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. The Gillette

5. Bearskin Lodge on the River

6. Old Creek Lodge

7. The Appy Lodge

8. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

9. The Greystone Lodge on the River

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

12. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. River Edge Inn

17. Crossroads Inn & Suites

18. Reagan Resorts Inn

19. Laurel Inn Condominium

20. Brookside Lodge

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

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Glenstone Lodge

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Brookside Lodge

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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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