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Sidney James Mountain Lodge

2.5 star property

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Relax by the natural rock pool with a central waterfall, diving board, and seating area.
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Dine in comfort with tables and chairs arranged for a pleasant meal, a long table at its center, and a TV mounted on the wall.
Relax in this inviting space with a sofa, chairs, and a small table, surrounded by large windows and a ceiling fan.
Enjoy a view of the outdoor area from the large window, featuring a balcony and a building with a tiled roof. The room includes a wooden table, a leather armchair, and a smaller chair.

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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 27.0 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 52.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 27.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • 22.0 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

James Sidney
Sidney James
Sidney James Mountain Lodge
Sidney James Mountain Lodge Gatlinburg
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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1110 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and relaxing. Loved sitting on the balcony and listening to the creek water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Amazing

Amazing 10/10 recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

VIVER LA VIDA

The stay was amazing staff HELPED me and family ALOT view is speechless pool food fun can’t wait to go back loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Korey

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not very clean and very outdated. The beds were uncomfortable. The A/C barely worked and the refrigerator kept going in and out. We thought we booked creekside but we were placed on the court side. You have to walk across the road just to get to the office or the pools. On the plus side the pools are heated which was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany, Batavia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dated and stains on ceiling
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Wonderful

The stay was wonderful. Absolutely loved the staff. Already planning to stay there again for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was about a 10 minute walk from busy downtown. Quieter than downtown. My room overlooked a gurgling stream. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheyenne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room with a river view. But you could not see the river unless you look directly down. Your view is other hotels. The room was out dated and smelled very musty. When I woke up this morning I had bug bites on my arms n my one leg. I did go to staff but because they didn’t see any bugs there was nothing they could do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

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

By far our best trip yet to gatlinburg.

Weve stayed in gatlinburg or pigeon forge many, many times. Weve stayed at some good places but never this nice. The pool was always a perfect temperature, hot tubs were wo derful on colder days. And the best part os, after over 2 decades of cisiting and even living in the mountains for a time, I fonally saw my first bear on the property. Staff was friendly and helpful, and we still miss the poolside cafe. We have found our new go to hotel in the area for sure. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is very outdated. The door to the room we stayed in looked like it had been ate by a pet and someone had tried to put their fist through the door. This was a pet friendly room I had my dog as well but I feel they need to do repairs. There was a very strange smell in the room that as soon as you opened the door was quite strong. It is in a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very perfect area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the close walk down to the parkway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We got the King’s Suite for 2 nights, which we liked for the private jacuzzi and fireplace, however, the jacuzzi wasn’t cleaned, and neither were the floors even attempted to be vacuumed. The fireplace electric timer ticked so loudly it wasn’t even enjoyable to have it on. The whole unit was overall rundown and lacked airflow, and was either too hot or freezing. Staff was friendly, but didn’t have one extra blanket to use. Location was great- quiet and walkable to the downtown strip and hiking trails nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james f

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved stay had good time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not what we expected

The description did not mention that these rooms were across the street from main hotel. Seemed like people were living there. No housekeeping even though we stayed five nights. A dog was barking a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025