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Sidney James Mountain Lodge

2.5 star property
Mountain lodge near Gatlinburg Space Needle offers three refreshing pools, soothing hydrotherapy sessions, and easy access to local attractions

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$1,193
NT$1,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - 2026/1/8

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
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 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, Pets Not Allowed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Not Allowed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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 - 0.8 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

Hotel near Gatlinburg Space Needle
Located close to Gatlinburg 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 barbecue grills
  • Multilingual staff, meeting rooms, and ATM/banking services
  • 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 self 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
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

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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Sidney James Mountain Gatlinburg
Sidney James Mountain Hotel Gatlinburg
Sidney James Mountain
Sidney James Lodge
Sidney James Mountain Lodge Hotel
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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Hotel Gatlinburg

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 2025/12/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sidney James Mountain Lodge on 2026/1/7 start from NT$1,193, 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?

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 Gatlinburg 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

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 761 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1339 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean comfy rooms at a very reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms & staff is very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the amenities, the staff, and the furry bear guests. Second stay here, definitely enjoyed more staying at the Queen Jacuzzi room but the cheapest room was good as well. Pool area is great and so is the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good parking was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time every time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect, the gas fireplace was a really nice feature. Staff was very accommodating, we had a great stsy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was friendly and courteous. The room was clean. Location was walking distance to the main strip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, awesome pool and Jacuzzi area, had a wonderful stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great. The room was nice and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Definitely a dated property but the benefits are that it had a jacuzzi tub and was on the red free trolley route. Walkable to main drag.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! Great staff, clean rooms, great food and lets not forget THE POOL! 10/10 recommend. Great location! Less than 5min walk from Convention Center
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and very good prices on their rooms. Their indoor heated pool and hot tub are awesome 🤘 i highly recommend this hotel for families that are on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The plugs in the room to charge phones where junk beside that good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and lodge. Enjoyed everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accomadated our football team wonderfully and we cant wait to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Rucela

Great location and the room is nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wondeful staff, room was very clean, and loved everything on site at the lodge. Great food at the cafe (ate three meals there). Stayed in an upgraded room from the one I had booked which ended up being perfect for our stay. We plan to make a yearly tradition
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean with comfortable beds and bedding. Indoor pool was amazing. Hotel across the street was dated. I didn't know our room would be across the street.it felt like a different hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to everything, excellent indoor pool, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darra

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

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025