Sidney James Mountain Lodge – A Favorite for Families in Gatlinburg
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Sidney James Mountain Lodge offers rooms with mini-fridges, coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Select rooms include private balconies overlooking a mountain stream or jetted Jacuzzi tubs. The lodge also features two cabin rentals: Maple's Cottage (sleeps 6) and The Owl's Nest (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Both cabins provide access to hotel amenities.
Dining Options
The Poolside Café serves breakfast until 11:00 AM, followed by lunch and seasonal dinner options. Guests can dine indoors, take meals to-go, or eat by the pool. The café is located between the indoor and outdoor pool areas.
Leisure & Recreation
The lodge has indoor and outdoor pools, a children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. An outdoor picnic area sits beside a mountain stream. The Gatlinburg Trail, a dog-friendly walking path in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is minutes away. The Twin Creeks Trail, a 4.6-mile family-friendly hike, is a 5-minute walk from the property.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in downtown Gatlinburg, near Anakeesta, Ripley's Aquarium, and the Gatlinburg Space Needle. A trolley stop outside the lodge provides access to the Historic Nature Trail, Sugarlands Distilling Company, and other attractions. McGhee Tyson Airport is 80 km away.
Services & Extras
The lodge is pet-friendly and offers free parking. A meeting room accommodates 100-150 guests for events. Elevators provide access to all floors. The property has been family-owned since 1958 and includes an exercise room and guest laundry facilities.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Spa lounge
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Family-focused reviews and ratings
Perfect New Year's Eve getaway! Great location, easy walk to the strip. Rooms are dated but the price was unbeatable
Family vacation, great pools and friendly staff. Rooms could use an update but overall good value.
Gatlinburg getaway with my husband. Room was dated but comfortable, great location. Would stay again!
Anniversary trip, loved our jacuzzi room. The indoor pool was amazing! Definitely coming back
My family and I had a fantastic time! The pool was amazing, and the staff were incredibly nice. Food was great too! Best vacation ever!
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