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
Lobby sitting area
Café
Interior
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Creekside Two Doubles - No pets

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

King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets

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

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

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

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

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

Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

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

Single Queen Room - No pets

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 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
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Log Cabin Pancake House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Brewery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - ‬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.

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
  • In-room 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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Reviews

Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1164 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vibin

Travelled with family and small children
Beautiful scenic beauty. A room with balcony and waterfall. Indoor and outdoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We were in the building across the street with the other outdoor pool, I think it may be older than the main building. It was somewhat clean (mayo or something on the wall). The beds were comfortable, there was a cute little balcony with 2 chairs on the backside of building. The pool was dirty, there was stuff floating on top. The area is far from the main attractions so it’s a long walk. There is a shuttle that comes about every 30-40 mins out front if you don’t want to walk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really love listening to the creek at night and the staff was great !!! Very Friendly and informational!! Seeing the bear was the icing on the cake for us !!! We just really enjoyed our stay !!
Highlight of our stay !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint is the one front desk lady. Lucille she was not very friendly and did not enjoy her job at all. Otherwise the stay was great. Older hotel but room was clean and easy access to trolley stop. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimbraca

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and affordable stay complete with hot tub and 2 pools. Emoloyees were all nice and rooms were clean. Only thing to be aware of is wild bears attack cars at night in this area. Make sure not to leave any food in your car!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Puneeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, they checked me in early with no hassle. The bath tub was a plus point. Definitely worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dexter

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

6/10 Okay

Sydney

Liked: Staff & service
We had an issue with ants in our room upon check in, called the front desk spoke to very nice man about the ants but never got cleaned up or treated
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel & their staff. We had booked a pet friendly room because it was the least expensive but when we got there the staff upgraded us to a creekside room at no additional charge. We didn’t get a chance to use the pool since we were only there for a few days & stayed busy in the mainstreet area. The cafe was nice & it wasn’t a long walk to the downtown area. 10/10 will stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean room, excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

misty

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great pool for kids! Quieter area of Gatlinburg while still walkable. Creek view on 4th floor was a parkinglot view, small balcony, had to look straight down to see creek. Roof leaked over fridge. But- wonderful staff, washing machines and dryers are great, ice machine worked. It's just not as clean as Holiday Inn Express, our go-to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laqueena

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing but parking is always an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy, Sun City Center

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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