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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
Creator video
Lobby sitting area
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets
Café

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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610 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg Space Needle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪14 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
(34 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
(36 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 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
(49 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(28 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
(62 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
(69 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 Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 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

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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬16 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.

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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1337 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms indoor pool and hot tub are well cared for and clean. Very convenient to walk all of downtown from
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana and David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t that great. Run down old hotel with an extra resort fee of 80.00 dollars added to the stay. Our room showed a balcony with chairs it was a 1/2 a balcony with no chairs. People were smoking off there balconies so we could not enjoy the door open or the river. Also people smoking all over the building. This needs to change to a smoke free building. We had gnats constantly coming out of the sink drain and the shower drain would not drain properly. If you’re paying more than 50 bucks a night it’s not worth it. The workers were are really nice and helpfully. Just not impressed with this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

April, Moraine

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nor pet friendly. Just a small sketchy are of grass. I was nervous when I took my dog out at 3am The room had drain flys and when I told the employee she gave me 2 wash clothes to shove in the sink and rub. Bedding and towels were horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Queit and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Roxanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not have pets any with us. The facility was mediocor at best The staff was not too understanding of us not knowing the facility, rhey did eventntually show us where to park and where the room but not without altitude. The shower drain was clogged and the water did not go dowm. So to some thigs up it was a 1 out of 5 And that.was because of the location?It was close to everything we were going there for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
Very nice clean friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ask for room 510

If you want to feel 70'/80's nostalgia stay here in one of the King deluxe suites. Room 510 has two doors to the room. Separate living room from bathroom and bedroom. Jacuzzi tub. Another door opens right to the indoor pool. It was a nice surprise. My husband loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a short quick trip, outside area arent much of an attraction but could be, room was small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was conveniently located to the Gatligburg strip and the room was really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Good location. Unfortunately there was a water leak in the room which caused bad air quality. Maintenance was good and came within a few minutes but it still smelled like mildew and a high amount of moisture for the remaining of the stay. But more importantly, the parking is pretty bad. Not enough spots to park on the property. We got lucky 2 of the nights with finally finding a spot but our second night I had to sit in my vehicle and drive for over half an hour trying to look for a spot once someone left.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the indoor pool and hot tub. I love how peaceful and relaxing it is there. This is my all-time favorite hotel to stay at in Gatlinburg that is why any time I get to go to Gatlinburg I always stay at this hotel. The staff is always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be my number one spot to come back to every time I come to Tennessee. The staff is great the stay was great, the restaurant is out of this world it is a little pricey but it is well well worth it the food is absolutely amazing, really you wouldn't even have to go outside the hotel if you didn't want to you could just relax and stay there all day without having to do anything. It was an amazing time thank you to all the folks down there you guys are amazing keep up the good work
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We like the location and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel around!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is always amazing, me and my fiancé have stayed here now 3 times. We go every year around our anniversary. The staff is great, very kind and provide a lot of information about the hotel but also activities in Gatlinburg. The outdoor and indoor pool is great and convenient if a lot of guest or to cold outside, the hot tub is amazing as well. Also not far to work to some of the attractions in town! Perfect place and kinda feels magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good. Close the main Avenue
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Hot tub was busy with kids all three times we went down there. The jucuzzi tub in the room was not clean enough to use. We found the shower dirty on the base and the toilet was not clean. Air vent in bathroom needed cleaned. Room was good size. Furniture and carpet were dated and worn. I thought it was loud between noise outside and air condition unit cycling on and off loudly.
Vent was dirty
Toilet base was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET S

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025