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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
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Cafe

Reviews

8.4 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
    ‪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

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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 27 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 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

Room

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

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Room

Room

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

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King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

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

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Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 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
(12 reviews)
  • 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)

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

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Room

Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 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
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬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.

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
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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1089 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james f

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved stay had good time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not what we expected

The description did not mention that these rooms were across the street from main hotel. Seemed like people were living there. No housekeeping even though we stayed five nights. A dog was barking a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. Was able to have my dog with me. And 3 pools to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. The cost for the hotel room I found to be overpriced. The rooms are dated, musty, the carpet was dirty, curtains were dirty. Bathroom was clean, but it just wasn’t worth what I paid for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great weekend

It was a long weekend just to get away for the two of us. This was a really nice place and the staff was excellent. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matt jr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expected a little more updated room. They did move me and the service sesk has excellent staff. Our secind room was a basic 1 queen bed room. Needs updated for sure. Make sure you book for a creekside room with balcany if you prefer a nicer room. Walk is about .8 mile to the main strip. Trip to strip is downhill which means back to you room is uphill. There is a trolley thatbcame by but we never used it. Pool area is nice. Would stay again just on the regukar resort side nor the courtyard resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for the price, indoor/outdoor pool area was nice! Location to downtown was good and trolley was a fantastic option!!! Rooms are old could be updated, they need microwaves in them! Our shower wouldn’t drain.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Need better coffee in rooms

Overall, hotel was good, only thing I would say I was disappointed about was the hotel did not provide fresh coffee in lobby, you had 2 servings in room and it was considered brown water, no flavor of coffee at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is old, run down, decrepit, and pictures haven’t been updated. It’s no place I would recommend and will not return to it again. The owners need to do a major overhaul on the rooms and property. There are very nice places to stay in Gatlinburg that are the same price and in great shape. Unfortunately we found them after staying at this place. Room had a foul odor. I will say, checking in was easy, the people were nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachelle Anne, Okemos

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter has bites from bedbugs! Her arms are both covered, my poor little girl’s arms are both full of rash!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay. Just didn't have a microwave in my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plugged my phone in by the bed it fried my charger, made the lights flicker, and the tv now won’t turn back on. There’s an old extension cord running to the tv behind the trim. Looked for a reset can’t find anything. Horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dogs barking at night
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Amenities
It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice older hotel clean friendly staff. Quiet place Nice indoor pool and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Great indoor pool walking distance to downtown gatlinburg. Great hottub. Just a great experience we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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