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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
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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

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 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
(88 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(29 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)

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

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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
  • ‪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 seasonal outdoor pool
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

Property is also known as

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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 786 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1379 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

Candice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi, staff was friendly. Good room for the price and convenience to downtown Gatlinburg
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

We stayed for 2 nights, and chose this location due to the reviews (higher than I would give), and price (very affordable). The property has creekside views, but that is looking down from your balcony, and just on the otherside of the creek is the parking lot for another hotel?! While the rooms were generally cleaned, there were areas that were not cleaned well enough such as the floor under the sink counter in the bathroom did not seemed like it had been swept/mopped in a while. There were water ring (wine) stains on the bathroom counter. The hotel is showing it's age in older doors, and hardware that don't quite fit, or work the way it should. The door to the balcony had a problem with the lock that it was not working smoothly, and we were not able to get it unlocked the 2nd night there, so the balcony was unusable (we could have contacted the front desk but didn't want to be disturbed by maintenance, so we are not sure how that would have been handled?). The pool area was clean with the exception of the standing cigarette disposal containers that were completely full to overflowing onto the ground, these obviously have not been emptied for a lo-o-o-ng time as there were not that many people around, and very few using the pool? I would not stay again unless it was my only option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Destiny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
M
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property was a little run down and the indoor pool and jacuzzi was nasty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great Gatlinburg Getaway!

Love the location, pool, and hot tub! Great staff! Wonderful prices! Loved the balcony and creek view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Gummies in bed. Hairs in bed. Kids yelling and running around at night. Kids screaming at hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great views. Clean and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay ! Everyone was nice and helpful! House cleaning could have been more than 1 time for the 5 days we stayed .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Orlando

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

6/10 Okay

Samantha

The property advertising that is a creek view but the view is of another’s hotel parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seen a bear every night on property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seen a bear every night in the parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for the location and amenities! Bathroom and vanity area dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Cute rooms. Staff is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
pool good....hot tub not so good.....was working half thw time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braylee

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

10/10 Excellent

kristopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

8/10 Good

Brandon, Knoxville

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, excellent swimming area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025