10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg from NZ$103

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A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

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.

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

Dale

NZ$373

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

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

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

NZ$459

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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

Ramin

NZ$358

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kerne

NZ$275

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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.

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jessica

NZ$235

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

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

A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

0.5 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Theresa

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

0.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mark

NZ$559

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

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

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

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

Mark

NZ$258

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

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

Paola

NZ$291

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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

0.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

esaul

NZ$271

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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.

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

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

NZ$339

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Mary

NZ$299

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a couch.

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.

13. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.6 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Kassidy

NZ$103

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 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

0.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Stephanie

NZ$263

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.3 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Jennifer

NZ$323

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

0.8 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ramona

NZ$323

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

Susan

NZ$239

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Dayna

NZ$152

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.

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.

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Patricia

NZ$172

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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.

20. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

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

Sheri

NZ$391

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,065 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,067 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 746 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 353 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 444 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Crossroads Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints. Property was clean and very quiet. Booked our next stay."

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!"

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"

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."

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."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Great job! Family couldn’t have been happier"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room dejar un poco limpio"

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"I liked the view"

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The hotel was good and so closed to all the amenities such as fun activities, stores, restaurants and the mountain. The food was good and breakfast and service was great. We were a family of 12 and we all were very pleased to have stayed here!!!!!"

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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)

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Anakeesta

9.2/10 (1,580 reviews)

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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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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.

Top Hotels Near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg from NZ$103

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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. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

8. The Greystone Lodge on the River

9. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

10. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

11. The Appy Lodge

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

13. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

15. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

16. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

17. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

18. Glenstone Lodge

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

20. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg

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Top Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Hotel Reviews

Crossroads Inn & Suites

Gatlinburg River Inn

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Brookside Lodge

Glenstone Lodge

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

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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