Sidney James Mountain Lodge
"A 3.2-rated budget mountain lodge with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, and a pet-friendly policy at a low price."
About The Hotel
Sidney James Mountain Lodge on Airport Road is a 3.2-rated (1,159 reviews) budget mountain lodge in Gatlinburg, with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a restaurant, and a pet-friendly policy at a low price near the Parkway. An affordable, dated option with lots of pools, but the 3.2 rating reflects real complaints about upkeep and condition, so set expectations to budget and read recent reviews; jetted-tub rooms a category to confirm at booking. It is a budget choice for travelers on a tight budget who don’t mind dated accommodations.
What Guests Are Saying
“We really enjoyed our stay. Room was very clean. Swimming pool very nice. Probably need to remind parents that there is no running around the pool. Someone is going to get hurt bad slipping on the wet surface around the pool. We’ll be back fur sure.” — 42422026, 5 stars
“The staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean with a gas fireplace and a jacuzzi. It is located close enough to main street to walk, shop, and eat. We had a wonderful time.” — 218jsh2026, 5 stars
“I enjoyed my stay even though the property suffered fire damage. The stay was peaceful and beautiful. The spa jetted tub was my favorite. I’ll definitely be staying again” — LisaMOxendine1983, 5 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- A low price near the Parkway
- Indoor and outdoor pools and a sauna
- Pet-friendly with an on-site restaurant
- A convenient Gatlinburg location
- Lots of pool options for the price
Cons:
- A 3.2 rating reflects real complaints about upkeep and condition
- A dated budget lodge — value over comfort
- Set expectations accordingly and read recent reviews
- A jetted-tub room is a specific room type — confirm at booking; the pools are the shared amenity
The Location
In Gatlinburg near the Parkway, a short walk or drive from the downtown shops and the national park. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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Guest reviews
What guests are saying about Sidney James Mountain Lodge.
"Overall a great stay! Great location, pool was nice and warm. Staff was very friendly. Beds were super comfortable. The only down fall was other guests were smoking their lettuce on the balconies around ours. We had to keep the door shut to keep the smile out. Other than that it was a fantastic stay!"
— Jerry Noah
View on Google"The staff is always friendly and helpful! Above and beyond. Never had a problem there that wasn’t handled quickly. Even letting us know when the trolly was near so we didn’t have to stand in the cold waiting. (They also have a tv monitor showing where it is.) Trolly stop directly out front. The rooms are older, however, for the rate, a great deal. Everything is clean. Housekeeping will help you in any way you need."
— adam st john
View on Google"Perfect vacation here! Room was spotless had plenty of towels in the room. Not a single stain on then! Bed was comfortable.. fireplace was very nice. Hot tub in the room was awesome. Although someone had scratched the paint off the stained glass and you could see in the window which was right in front of the hot tub. But we found something to cover it up and all was well. Great staff. Poolside cafe was in the hotel but it was a little expensive but so is everything here. We will be coming back to this hotel any opportunity we get."
— Christina Dills
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