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
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
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
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
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Staff very friendly and helpful. Only thing that wish was better is for rooms across the street the inconvenience especially in the cold to walk to lobby for pool.
lisa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yogananda Reddy
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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
Bradley
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Ricky
Travelled with partner
25 Jan 2025
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.
Ricky
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Erin, Kirkland
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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!
Patsy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Grettel
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grettel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Parthenia
Travelled with group
3 Jan 2025
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!!