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Sidney James Mountain Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a sauna

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets | Living area | TV
Water view
King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets | Living area | TV
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Creekside Two Doubles - No pets

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Creekside Two Doubles - No pets

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed Deluxe - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Creekside Two Queens - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Single Queen Room - No pets

Single Queen Room - No pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Queen Room - No pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
610 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • SkyPark - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Anakeesta - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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

Hotel near Gatlinburg Space Needle
Located close to SkyPark and Anakeesta, Sidney James Mountain Lodge provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and conference space. Active travelers can enjoy fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in hydrotherapy. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Poolside Cafe, the on-site café. In addition to a hot tub and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 186 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 crib

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Sidney James Mountain Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Sidney James Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sidney James Mountain Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Gatlinburg Space Needle and SkyPark. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1012 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The staff were great and the property was clean. Location was close to everything but far enough away to where you didnt hear everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved the property and will return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Very good location. Great value for the money considering its proximity to downtown Gatlinburg.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved that it was pet friendly, and there were a lot of options for hanging out at a pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This place is older but very well kept. Nice and clean and convenient to tourist locations. Even though older, it is well maintained and cute and quaint. I will definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

The setup was amazing! Great views, great service and walking distance from downtown!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Awesome for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The kids loved the inside pool. We had amazing time. Coming back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel. 3 pools...one is indoors and gorgeous. Gatlinburg shopping walkable. Cades Cove 1 1/2 hour drive from hotel. Great staff at hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I like how the hotels has the jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything was amazing but parking is always an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Awesome! Amazing for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Stayed right on the river saw a bear for about 15 minutes playing right under me, three pools that are all clean and nice and a hot tub and a restaurant, and not busy! Very reasonably priced for all the amenities, I don’t know how you could do better!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved my room the mirrors was everything I will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We loved stay had good time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was nice. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

It fit our need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Me and my husband was there for our Anniversary weekend May 9-11. I must say the room was nice the staff was amazing, transport was amazing overall everything was amazing will be back there on another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

We were creekside and were able to open the balcony door to hear the flowing water all night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

For the price it’s hard to complain but, our room was dirty. Cobwebs in the corners, walls where sink is, is gross. I absolutely loved the
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025