Sidney James
Mountain Lodge
A familiar welcome. A mountain stream.
Your own little corner of the Smokies.
Come for the mountains.
Stay for the memories.
Along a peaceful mountain stream, just steps from downtown, generations of guests have found their home away from home. Settle in, slow down, and make yourself part of the Sidney James family.
Get to know our storyA stay that's yours.
Find your kind of cozy.
From creekside balconies to rooms with jetted tubs, there's a place for every getaway.
Pool days, any season.
Swim indoors year-round, or enjoy a sunny afternoon at the outdoor pool.
Life by the stream.
Quiet mornings and the sound of flowing water. It's the simple things that stay with you.
The best of Gatlinburg,
right outside.
Walk to your favorite shops, restaurants, and attractions. Catch the trolley at our front door. Or take a short drive into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Find your next adventureAt the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountains
Steps from the good stuff.
Tap a place to see how close it is to the lodge.
A day at the lodge.
- MORNING
Rocking chairs by the stream.
Start slow on a creekside balcony with the mountain water rushing below.
- LATE MORNING
Downtown is a trolley ride away.
Catch the Gatlinburg trolley right at our front door.
- AFTERNOON
A sunny swim.
Spread out a towel and cool off at the outdoor pool.
- SNACK BREAK
A bite at the Poolside Cafe.
Grab something tasty without leaving the lodge.
- EVENING
Golden hour over the Smokies.
Watch the sky glow above the mountains as the day winds down.
- NIGHT
Welcome home.
The lights are on at Sidney James, just steps from downtown.
Three generations.
One familiar welcome.
It began with a community pool and a dream of making everyone feel at home. That little gathering place grew into the lodge you know today.
Still family-owned and family-run, Sidney James welcomes guests who once visited with their parents and now return with children of their own.
Discover our historyA little local inspiration.
Guests say it best.
We loved the balcony view and the sound of the stream.
Sidney James guest The staff was amazing and made us feel like family.
Sidney James guest Rooms were clean, comfy, and perfect after a long day hiking.
Sidney James guest You won’t find better value this close to the park and downtown.
Sidney James guest