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
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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

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

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

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • River view

Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Creekside Two Doubles - No pets

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

King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pets not allowed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

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

Single Queen Room - No pets

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(70 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
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Gatlinburg Space Needle
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 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.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. 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

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

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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 793 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1392 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown. But breakfast was not free. Great pools inside and out. Friendly reasonable price. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FNU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Washroom door didn’t had any lock from inside
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuenan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here three days no house keeping! There two flys in my room and two cockroaches in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Aquarius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet out of the way of thd main traffic. Stream is lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor pool and hot tub was great. So relaxing after a day of driving through the mountains. Staff was helpful but the lady pretty much made you feel like she just wanted you in and out in a hurry.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LISA

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
room was dated. stains on ceiling. bed was uncomfortable. but the pool and spa was fanatic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, the outlets didnt really work so it was hard to charge the electronics. The bathroom door was damaged The food was in the main building but had to pay for it. No free breakfast. Parking was limited
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ward

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

4/10 Poor

Christy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay nice pool areas and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located close to the strip — about a 10–15 minute walk (uphill on the way back). It’s also a trolley stop, which was really nice when we didn’t feel like walking. We had a poolside room that felt somewhat secluded, though it could get a little noisy at night with kids playing in the outdoor pool. The air conditioning in our room was not functioning properly upon arrival, but the maintenance staff responded promptly and provided a fan while addressing the issue, which we greatly appreciated. The only drawback to our stay was the lack of comfort in the bed and pillows. However, aside from that, we were pleased with our experience overall and would not hesitate to stay here again. I will simply plan to bring my own pillow next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable stay. Great price. Bears were abundant :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being on the creekside view. The room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, okay air conditioning, clean beds, indoor pool was cool, clean bathrooms, clean refrigerator
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Xuan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for our honeymoon and it was absolutely the best we got a juquzzi suite we were right off the road and walking distance from down town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025