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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
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Cafe
Sidney James Mountain Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with an on-site café and multiple pools. Relax in the sauna or steam room, book hydrotherapy sessions, or visit nearby SkyPark and Ripley's Aquarium. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff and pool facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 279 sq ft
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Creekside Two Doubles - No pets

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 288 sq ft
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Single Queen Room - No pets

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Gatlinburg, Sidney James Mountain Lodge is in the city center and on a river. Gatlinburg Space Needle and Newfound Gap are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and sledding.
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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
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Log Cabin Pancake House - ‬5 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, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
  • 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

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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

James Sidney
Sidney James
Sidney James Mountain Lodge
Sidney James Mountain Lodge Gatlinburg
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sidney James Mountain Lodge on Nov 4, 2025 start from $65.36, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Reviews

Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1195 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every stay at the property has been amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the place, we got the king suite with jacuzzi tub and it was stunning very spacious and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
It was conveniently located to the Gatligburg strip and the room was really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
Very nice clean friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a short quick trip, outside area arent much of an attraction but could be, room was small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay and a safe environment!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was fine for our stay. It was good that you could walk to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms indoor pool and hot tub are well cared for and clean. Very convenient to walk all of downtown from
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall satisfied with our stay. Would of been nice to have a microwave in the room though.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for families
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Micah

It was a great hotel for the cost
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indoor pool & hot tub were the main reason we booked. The friendly staff, river running right under our balcony, and cozy vibe of this hotel was all a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and quietness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love being on the water had a really nice sitting area rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All I have to say is we booked multiple extra nights that we didn’t need just because we loved this hotel so much and didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. We're never looking for anything fancy. My girlfriend stayed here as a child, so it brought back some good memories for her.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. The property was very clean. The King Deluxe Room was beautiful. Stayed an extra night because I loved to run so much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet-friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay there will be coming back loved the creek view the staff was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the fact that this property is family owned. They are kind courteous always helpful always smiling. Room was clean. We saw lots of bears. Beautiful Creek in the back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the real gatlinburg experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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