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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
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Café

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

Room options

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King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

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

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Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Creekside Two Doubles - No pets

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

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Room

King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Pets not allowed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pets not allowed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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

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

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

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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
(59 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Single Queen Room - No pets

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 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 Gatlinburg 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 Space Needle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gatlinburg 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
  • Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬16 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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Sidney James Mountain Lodge
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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1267 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

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice option for budget friendly travelers. Love that it’s on the bus route so no need to drive in a busy town. Good at the restaurant was actually super good. Give it a try:) thank you for a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice properly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as usual, what’s not to like about this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Everett

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristofor

Liked: Staff & service

Smelly sweet good times

Lots of mirrors… the big hot tub was a nice touch, but it was janky and broken in some parts. The room smelled of old days of galloping around nude chasing your company with an inflatable pool toys. Well, the fireplace is good for romance as well, the carpet feels musty and the air is damp… the curtains don’t close completely so unless you’re an exhibitionist you’ll love it! All in all, the check in was easy and quick, the room was a relic of the good ol’ party days you had in you, the bed was comfy enough for tired bones after a lot of walking the strip of Gatlinburg or Smoky Mountain exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was small restaurant in the hotel that had great food and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love being on the water had a really nice sitting area rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

Anniversary Stay

My husband and I went for our 25th anniversary. Absolutely love our stay here. The creek in the back is gorgeous! Indoor pool and hot tub wonderful!!! The convenience of having the trolley stop in front was awesome!! Won’t regret staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fernanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was terrific. Pools were great, nice and clean. Friendly staff. The amenities were plentiful. It is a tad dated, but nothing bad. Would stay again. We loved the in-room whirlpool tub. The fireplace would be awesome in the cooler weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

elmine, Acworth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a bit outdated, but the friendly staff made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyler

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for families
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed, enjoyed the walk to downtown. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Towanda

Travelled with family
I just think this place has false advertising
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy staying here. Very clean. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Stewart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the spacious room. Bathroom was on the small size. The fireplace was unique in the corner. I loved the rocking chairs that were out on the balcony. The Poolside Cafe was a nice place to eat. Not much of a wait for food. We had breakfast and a dinner there.
Rocking chairs on the balcony
Looking from balcony door through the room
“Closet” area
Desk area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is not what is appears in the app. It was dirty and wasnt eve. The room i picked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

teresa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
If you are looking for a cheaper place its ok...but rooms are on the older side and a musty smell we will never stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pet friendly motel in great location. The rooms are somewhat dated BUT clean, comfy bed, fantastic price! The best thing was the beautiful park 1/2 block away to walk our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

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

STAY HERE! STOP LOOKING

As someone who has been in hospitality for 25 years and currently works at the number one treehouse resort in America that is a five-star experience, I was absolutely thrilled with this hotel. The history, it was built so long ago, but nice. And the best part is the people. I felt like I was walking into myself. Meaning, these people know how to treat their guests. It was always pleasant. We had a room on the top floor with a Riverview. Even though off the balcony you're looking at another hotel it is still peaceful. The bed was comfy, but best of all, I searched through the entire hotel room looking for dirt or something that was not cleaned. I even pulled the filters and the AC and everything was absolutely spotless! We're talking the bottom of the toilet, behind the door in the bathroom in the corner, under the sink everywhere and everything was perfectly clean! Extremely close to the parkway. Across from log cabin pancake House. On the same road as roaring forton motor nature trail which is amazing. Spectacular indoor and outdoor pool and a restaurant on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025