Sidney James Mountain Lodge

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Hydrotherapy
Balcony view
Room | Jetted tub
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
610 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    8 min walk
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle
    10 min walk
  • Traffic Light #8
    11 min walk
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    71 min drive

Room options

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

  • 26.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

  • 26.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room

  • 52.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

  • 26.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

  • 22.3 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 (1.5 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SkyPark - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anakeesta - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬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 with 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a children's pool.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa 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 coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 6-12 per person
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Cafe

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference space (1600 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hydrotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 15:
  • One of the swimming pools

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
  • 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 spa tub

Property is also known as

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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and staff is very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Savannah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its was nice but room service never came for four days and had to get our own towels and take the the used ones. They also was guessing my expiration date on my card Before i arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice pools, hot tub and sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity was great was able to get to downtown easily... The beds could have been softer... But didn't go there really to sleep much lol -Ben
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was easy and fast with friendly staff and a great orientation to the property. We loved walking to the main street for all of the fun activities and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was excellent. Needs new carpet, AC in room only worked at 62 degrees, room fridge didn’t work. Towels were like sand paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed! Would book again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eugenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
That Staff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! Everybody was friendly, the pools were fun and opened for a long time, food at the café was yummy (especially the french toast), walking distance to all the shopping, the trolly pickup was right in front of the lodge if you didn't want to walk, and it was fun seeing the bears. The only reason I gave 4 stars for a few things is because the rooms are outdated. Our bathroom door was cracking, the fan didn't work, the tile in the shower was cracked, and you could tell there was a leak under the sink at one point. The other reason was that the café closed early (2pm) the one full week we were there. Even though there are plenty of places to eat in town, it would have been nice to grab something at the café at night. Though I didn't give them 5 stars across the board, we WILL be staying here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been staying at this hotel for 9 years. Its always fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our room
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean. Beds comfortable. We loved the balcony with the view of the creek. Seen bears in the creek.Will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use some renovations but was clean. Staff was very friendly. Seeing bears on the ground was definitely a plus and the swimming pools were great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy beds. Close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

FLORIAN, middletown

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was off the main strip which is away from heavy traffic, however my room located near the pool was very noisy at 1am. Pool supposed to be closed at 11pm. When i tried to call office 4 times, no one answered. I didnt have a great experience as far as rest goes. The property was decent. They have a restaurant and indoor pool which is nice and convenient though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful! You can catch the free trolley right in front if you don’t want to take the short walk to the main strip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

dorsey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms wasnt what we expected and they iver charged us 30 more dollars than it was online and we had to vaccum out on room and ask for towles they never offered anything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024