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The Lodge at Camp Margaritaville, hotel in Gatlinburg

Located in Pigeon Forge, a 18-minute walk from Dolly Parton’s Stampede, The Lodge at Camp Margaritaville provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge...

Lazy river but need more of the floats that you set back in there was only two. And we like them much better because the donut ones is hard to get in and out for us old people
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
2,858 reviews
Price from
$199
1 night, 2 adults
Twin Mountain Inn & Suites, hotel in Gatlinburg

Located at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and located 984 feet from Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Twin Mountain Inn & Suites features a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi access and...

Love the size of the room & love the balcony
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
2,647 reviews
Price from
$72
1 night, 2 adults
Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center, hotel in Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, a 11-minute walk from Ober Gatlinburg, Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

Super clean and comfortable.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
159 reviews
Price from
$134
1 night, 2 adults
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel, hotel in Gatlinburg

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is an adults only hotel. If you are bringing anyone below the age of 18, your party will be asked to leave the premises.

Location was great walking distance to stores and restaurants.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
47 reviews
Price from
$189
1 night, 2 adults
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort, hotel in Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, a 15-minute walk from Ober Gatlinburg, Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared...

We like the rooms. Everyone one was supper nice.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
95 reviews
Price from
$185
1 night, 2 adults
Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center, hotel in Gatlinburg

This Gatlinburg, Tennessee hotel offers a half-outdoor, half-indoor pool as well as free WiFi access and breakfast. The Great Smoky Mountains are 0.9 mi away from the property.

Location
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
3,372 reviews
Price from
$99
1 night, 2 adults
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  • The Lodge at Camp Margaritaville
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,858 reviews

    Located in Pigeon Forge, a 18-minute walk from Dolly Parton’s Stampede, The Lodge at Camp Margaritaville provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge...

    So many different activities to do on one property

  • Twin Mountain Inn & Suites
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,647 reviews

    Located at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and located 984 feet from Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Twin Mountain Inn & Suites features a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi access and...

    A real home in which to lay our hat for a few days

  • Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 159 reviews

    Located in Gatlinburg, a 11-minute walk from Ober Gatlinburg, Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

    Muy lindo todo, limpio, todo cerca, buen desayuno

  • Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 95 reviews

    Located in Gatlinburg, a 15-minute walk from Ober Gatlinburg, Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared...

    Breakfast was good, Where it was located was good

  • Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,372 reviews

    This Gatlinburg, Tennessee hotel offers a half-outdoor, half-indoor pool as well as free WiFi access and breakfast. The Great Smoky Mountains are 0.9 mi away from the property.

    Great location, immaculate room, and superb staff.

  • Gatlinburg Inn
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,508 reviews

    Featuring 2-star accommodations, Gatlinburg Inn is located in Gatlinburg, a 5-minute walk from Ober Gatlinburg and 600 yards from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

    Location was great and so was the breakfast ,friendly staff

  • SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,659 reviews

    Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 1.1 mi from Ripley's Aquarium and Mountain Mall, the SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg includes free continental breakfast, free WiFi,...

    Great breakfast. Courtesy of employees. Very clean.

  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pigeon Forge South, TN
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,733 reviews

    This hotel is located in Pigeon Forge, just a 7-minute drive away from Dollywood. Free WiFi and complimentary to-go breakfast are available.

    All of it. The room the food cleanness hospitality

Budget hotels near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

  • Gatlinburg Mountain Inn
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,520 reviews

    Gatlinburg Mountain Inn is located in Gatlinburg, a 12-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 1.2 miles from Ober Gatlinburg.

    Staff is great and the value for your money is awesome.

  • Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,532 reviews

    Located in Gatlinburg, within a 14-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 1.3 miles of Ober Gatlinburg, Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

    The running creek beside our room was so relaxing!

  • MainStay Suites Gatlinburg Downtown Area
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 183 reviews

    Located in Gatlinburg, 1.5 miles from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, MainStay Suites Gatlinburg Downtown Area provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a shared lounge...

    Super clean! Friendly staff, and nice rooms and bed

  • Econo Lodge Inn & Suites on the River
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 808 reviews

    Offering a seasonal, outdoor pool, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites on the River is located in Gatlinburg. Free WiFi access is available.

    Loved the privacy , how quite and peaceful it was.

  • Country Inn & Suites Downtown Convention Center by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,734 reviews

    Offering a complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi, and a heated indoor pool, Country Inn & Suites By Radisson Gatlinburg is located just 1 mi away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    location is excellent and is clean. Staff is very friendly

  • Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Parkway
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,612 reviews

    Located in Gatlinburg, this hotel offers free WiFi, an indoor pool, and a daily grab and go breakfast. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just 1804 feet from the property.

    Room was nice, location was perfect, overall happy

  • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gatlinburg
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,628 reviews

    Offering accommodations in Downtown Gatlinburg, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gatlinburg offers accommodations in Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg Space Needle is a 2 minutes' walk away.

    Great location with nice view of "downtown" Gatlinburg.

  • Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,183 reviews

    Located in central Gatlinburg, this Econo Lodge Inn & Suites offers a daily continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi access. Guests can also enjoy swimming in the seasonal outdoor pool.

    Didn't get breakfast should have dresser in the room

Hotels with great access to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies!

  • Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 47 reviews

    Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is an adults only hotel. If you are bringing anyone below the age of 18, your party will be asked to leave the premises.

    Location was great walking distance to stores and restaurants.

  • Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 805 reviews

    Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown is nestled in the foothills of the The Great Smoky Mountains. Free WiFi and parking are offered on site.

    Breakfast was good Room was very spacious & clean

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 802 reviews

    Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center, Fairfield Inn & Suites Gatlinburg Downtown is set in Gatlinburg and is a 10-minute walk from Bill Gladwell, The Mentalist.

    I liked all , the people who work there are very nice

  • Creekstone Inn
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,951 reviews

    Overlooking the Little Pigeon River, this Pigeon Forge hotel offers rooms with free WiFi and balcony. Features include an outdoor pool and breakfast.

    Always clean. Beds are very comfortable. Pillows are awesome.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 511 reviews

    This Gatlinburg hotel is located less than 100 yards (299 feet) from the entrance of The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The hotel offers guest rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs.

    Close everything ,employees so nice and very clean .

  • Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 243 reviews

    Located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this Courtyard by Marriott features an on-site restaurant and free WiFi.

    Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was amazing.

  • Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail, Tn
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 702 reviews

    Located a 13-minute walk from Ober Gatlinburg, Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail, Tn offers 3-star accommodations in Gatlinburg and has a fitness center, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Room, location, breakfast, pool & hot tub, parking

  • The Park Vista - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,375 reviews

    Located right outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this hotel is located in Gatlinburg and features a multi-level indoor pool and a full-service convention center.

    The location was amazing and the staff very friendly.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Step through the door of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, and you’ll be instantly transported from a charming mountain town to an underwater haven. This aquarium is a maze of deep blue tanks, each one filled with weird and wonderful creatures from afar. Check out the Penguin Playhouse for fun times with cheeky birds!

Planning a trip to see the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    While this is a great place to take your family (if you can...

    While this is a great place to take your family (if you can afford it, the prices have gone up considerably), plan to spend a lot of time here! There is a lot to see, it is very large and the selection of creatures are awesome! A half a day is not unreasonable. They do have a small restaurant here also.
    Cindy
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    Great aquarium, it's what you expect in any aquarium except...

    Great aquarium, it's what you expect in any aquarium except they didn't have a dolphin show or anything like that. It was quick but plenty to see, a lot of sharks and stingrays, well worth the $40 a person.
    M
    Macola
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    A bit pricy for a family, but depending how old your...

    A bit pricy for a family, but depending how old your children are, one can take at least half a day to enjoy and learn from a beautiful wealth of nature experiences to see and even feel (like with the ray pond). It is a fun and memorable experience.
    The Flying Dutchman
    Netherlands
  • Scored 10
    10

    There are so many different variety of fish, sharks, and...

    There are so many different variety of fish, sharks, and other creatures from the oceans. I especially enjoyed the penguins they were so adorable and there are lots for kids to do inside. They even have shows for them also. A must see.
    Susan
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    Absolutely the best aquarium I have ever visited, and that's...

    Absolutely the best aquarium I have ever visited, and that's been several. The giant walled aquarium with the seating area is a place I could spend hours, watching the fish and listening to the soothing music. Well designed play areas the funnel the children to only one exit point. The color changing cuttle fish are unbelievable. And you don't want to miss the penguine parade. Ask about the times.
    A
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