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Sidney James Mountain Lodge

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
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Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets
Cafe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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610 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • SkyPark
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtside - Pet Friendly)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room

  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Room

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

You'll be centrally located in Gatlinburg with a stay at Sidney James Mountain Lodge, within a 15-minute walk of Gatlinburg Space Needle and SkyPark. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Anakeesta and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • SkyPark - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Anakeesta - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a sauna
Sidney James Mountain Lodge offers 186 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a children's pool.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 186 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
You can enjoy a meal at Poolside Cafe serving the guests of Sidney James Mountain Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Gatlinburg? This hotel has 1600 square feet (149 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Poolside Cafe - Onsite café.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Cafe

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,600 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hydrotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number yes

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub

Property is also known as

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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1017 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice older hotel clean friendly staff. Quiet place Nice indoor pool and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Great indoor pool walking distance to downtown gatlinburg. Great hottub. Just a great experience we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaydence

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good

It was good the Cafe wasn’t open I think because of the renovations that we’re going on the week, we went not a lot of people they were doing construction and some of their rooms so it was a little loud, rooms were a little outdated and need some TLC
The cocking around the tube and the mirrors needed to be changed they were black in some spots
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another great budget-friendly trip to Gatlinburg

We have stayed at Sidney James several times now, and I can't say enough good things about this place. The service is personal and friendly, rooms are clean and a good size for the price, they are pet-friendly and the indoor pool is worth the price of the stay. Whenever we need a getaway for a break from *gestures vaguely* whatever this is, we go to Gatlinburg and stay at Sidney James. At least one day of our trip is spend driving just 15 minutes down the road to the Chimneys picnic area. For $5 to park (get your pass at the entrance to the park called Sugarlands at a self-serve kiosk), you can stay all day exploring the area. We took food and activities and we spend all day there this week. My kids had a BLAST. This is really a beautiful area and we always leave feeling refreshed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the pool, spa, and sauna. This place is in a great location, and the ferry stops right out front. The only downside is the pet-friendly rooms are a bit older, so the walls are thin, but this was no fault of the hotel's. We will definitely be staying here whenever we visit Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Good location and great pool

Second time here so that said it's not anything special but for the most part it's decent for the price and location is good. It's an older hotel so it's not perfect but it was fairly clean and the pool area is probably an 8.5 out of 10. If your looking for something decent but not to pricey and walking distance from the strip go with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No good

There was cockroaches and the shower wasn't working. When i went up to tell them about it they said it happens they are supposed to refund me one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pool and hot tub was amazing, the room is clean but if you plan to leave your car at the hotel and walk figure out the trolley schedule cause the hill back up is no joke
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Stay here every time while in Gatlinburg. Close and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

This was one of my favorite trips that I have had. I stay in hotels a lot for work at the time and I know about all the places in the area to stay at. This is at the top of all my recommendations. American owned, American workers, and great service. They have amazing pools. Hot, hot tub, and the sauna is a great way to spend some time. I loved this place and please give it a try. You’ll be happily surprised!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydneh

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damien

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The availability of the room I’d say was the best part of the stay. The tub wasn’t cleaned very well and for it to be up charged as a suite it really just didn’t feel like a suite, As well as my wife spotting numerous roaches at the property. At that point we the chose to check out almost a day early. Am really curious if there is something I could do or file about a refund request
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hot tub in our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went here for Valentine’s Day wknd… older hotel… but very clean and nice. The staff were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
older hotel, but well maintained & clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025