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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
Interior
Water view
Hallway
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
610 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • SkyPark
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtside - Pet Friendly)

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

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

  • 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

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

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

Room

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

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Room

Room

  • 52.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

  • 27.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Room

  • 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SkyPark - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anakeesta - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 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

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
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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1009 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quietness of the area, bout a 10 minute walk to the strip but with the trolly it was fine. Much better than staying down on the strip in my opinion. Faculty were super nice and informative. Great place for a weekend getaway with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Travelled with partner
Very limited parking. Bathroom sink had a drain issue … kept stopping up. No microwave in the room. We were there for 3 nights and never had maid service available to us. The back sliding glass door didn’t want to lock. Luckily they had a security bar to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erin, Kirkland

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little property, only complaint was the beds weren’t so comfy for us but overall a great little place and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the pool and hot tub. Room were good. Could of been a little better with upkeep. Bathroom door needed attention
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

natosha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My sons room had bedbugs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
It was nice, I went twice and the pool side cade was closed both times and the front desk had told me it was open. Otherwise it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serenity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

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

Nice hotel

One of the vintage hotels in town, well updated, clean, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay at Sidney James anytime we stay in Gatlinburg. It's great for couples and families.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the strip
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was claen and nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patsy

Liked: Staff & service
The pool was really nice, the rooms were really dated and not so nice! The pet friendly rooms are across the street from the pool so that was kind of a bummer! My niece enjoyed the pool so all and all it was a win!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Grettel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Parthenia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Basically, no housekeeping at all. Not even to remove trash. No clean towels,toilet paper,no iron/ironing board or microwave. 2 servings of cheap coffee. No continental breakfast. I will never stay here again!! THE WORST EVER!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydneh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this lodge will be returning back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. They did not have daily maid service. Had to get what was needed from front desk. Room had a gas fireplace, small balcony for sitting out on to watch traffic, or in our case, new years 2025 fireworks. The room had a nice shower/tub, very clean. They had a small dorm style fridge, yet NO MICROWAVE in room. Nearest microwave was down in the lobby. Bed was LARGE, but could make use with a pillow topper as it was rather firm, stiff, unforgiving..Trolly stopped in front of motel area. Easy transportation to downtown shopping area and aquarium. Sydney James motel had an indoor and outdoor pool area. Towels were provided. Indoor pool was over run with poorly behaved children. This was the fault of free range parents, not the motel. This was at 7 to 1030 pm. Motel had a hot tub. Specifically stated ADULTS ONLY, yet free range parents thought the children should have use of this adult sanctuary of relaxation. Motel did nothing to enforce their rules. No breakfast provided. Small, professionally run snack bar right outside of pool area. Open 7am to 10pm. Good food. Standard breakfast fare. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, toast, jelly, french toast. Then lunch was selection of hot dogs, burgers, and various sandwiches. Evening they had a few plate dinners. Several quick heat and eat type desserts. Other than enforcing the adult only hot tub rule, the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Amazing relaxing getaway

My husband and I were looking for a nice pre holiday getaway with a calming water feature and this place hit the spot! The creek was so calming and the bed was very comfortable. Only complaint was the shower water pressure could be better. We loved it so much we have already booked another stay for my birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024