Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Mountain hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Gatlinburg Space Needle

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February 2026
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Nestled near the Gatlinburg Space Needle, Sidney James Mountain Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with an on-site café and 2 outdoor pools. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, indulge in hydrotherapy, or explore nearby SkyPark and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Guests rave about the pool and helpful staff.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
$57 nightly
$65 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
King Bed Deluxe - No Pets | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
King Bed Deluxe - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
King Bed Deluxe - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
King Bed Deluxe - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Bed Deluxe - No Pets

Excellent

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

Creekside Two Queens - No Pets

Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets | Jetted tub
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Queen Jacuzzi Suite - No Pets

Wonderful

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
Water view
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Creekside Two Doubles - No pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Balcony

Creekside Two Doubles - No pets

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets | Balcony view
King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets | Living area | TV

King Jacuzzi Suite - No pets

Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Not Allowed | Water view
Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Not Allowed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Not Allowed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Not Allowed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Not Allowed

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Free self parking
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free self parking
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

Very good

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
Single Queen Room - No pets | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Single Queen Room - No pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Single Queen Room - No pets | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Queen Room - No pets

Very good

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Sidney James Mountain Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg SkyPark. Guests indulge in hydrotherapy, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 186 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 35 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Fishing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1600 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Poolside Cafe - Onsite café.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 15.00 for children
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 16 2026 to February 27 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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

Also known as

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Sidney James Mountain Lodge
Sidney James Mountain Lodge Gatlinburg
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Sidney James Mountain Hotel Gatlinburg
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sidney James Mountain Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sidney James Mountain Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from February 16 2026 to February 27 2026 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Sidney James Mountain Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Sidney James Mountain Lodge also has 2 outdoor pools and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Sidney James Mountain Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Poolside Cafe.

What's the area around Sidney James Mountain Lodge like?

Sidney James Mountain Lodge is located by the river, a short 18-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 18 minutes' walk from Anakeesta. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The indoor pool was a highlight for many guests, offering a unique and enjoyable experience for both children and adults. (166 reviews)
  • The hot tub was very hot and well-maintained, with a nice vibe and LED lights, providing a relaxing experience. (78 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including pools, hot tub, and sauna, were well-maintained and provided a great way to relax. (40 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Grear spotless room and for the $ best in town!!
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and great rooms
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms friendly staff
KEVIN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pool was beautiful, friendly staff and only a short walk from main strip.
Manuel, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was just fine! I had a great time and the location is fantatic!
Dennis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the stay was great.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean , fireplace was a plus plus !! Staff was friendly!
Janna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was very clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating!
Ceyanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms great staff.
Marj, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, awesome pool and Jacuzzi area, had a wonderful stay here!
Nicole Christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean get view of river . Walking distance to downtown a few blocks. Staff was nice
Paige, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great overall for the $ couldn't beat it
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay nice pool areas and hot tub
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nice staff
Stacy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay
Brenda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the room is nice
Rucela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and rooms were clean.
Andrea, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room. Comfortable beds. Showers could use better pressure.
Misty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, close to everything, excellent indoor pool, would stay again.
Bethany, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel around!
Bruce, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We like the location and the staff was very friendly.
Christie, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The room was not like the picture. It smelled. They could do for some renovation.
consandra, 2-night trip