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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property
Yellowknife hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Yellowknife's unique spirit comes alive at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife, where you can fuel up with a delicious meal at Traders Grill and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests have praised the hotel's welcoming atmosphere, 24-hour gym and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4825 49 Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R3

What's nearby

  • Yellowknife Veterans Memorial - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Northern Frontier Visitors Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frame Lake Trail - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bush Pilot's Monument - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Yellowknife, NT (YZF) - 5 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sundog Trading Post - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

Located just 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the airport, The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offers a free shuttle at scheduled times. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Traders Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Malay, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 259 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7200 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1976
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Traders Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Trapline Lounge - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 18.00 to 32.00 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 50.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Explorer Hotel
Explorer Hotel Yellowknife
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Hotel Explorer
The Explorer Yellowknife
The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Hotel
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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Hotel Yellowknife

Frequently asked questions

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife 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.

Are pets allowed at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM at scheduled times.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking. The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Traders Grill.

What's the area around The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife like?

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is a short 2-minute walk from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and 4 minutes' walk from Frame Lake Trail.

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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy beds, great employees and clean room
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant on site has Lovely view. Food is great.
Caroline, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We liked the hotel
Jose, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent property that is within close proximity (10 mins drive) of the airport with a free airport shuttle. The hotel caters to several of the northern lights tour operators. The hotel rooms are spacious which is great for storing all your extra winter gear. The breakfast options are great and so is the staff service throughout the hotel. There is also a gym with fairly new equipment, meeting rooms and conference rooms. The hotel also offers luggage storage, which can be quite convenient depending on your arrival/departure time. Guests can easily walk from the hotel to nearby stores if you need any groceries/pharmacy supplies. Similarly the Northern Heritage Centre (a museum) is within walking distance to the hotel. Our bathroom was a little dated, but comfortable enough for short trips. All in all, this is a good, reliable hotel with excellent service and I would stay here again.
Errol, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and very friendly
Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is good, best hotel in yellowknife .
Donghuan, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is close to all amenities downtown
Annette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy bed and room service was excellent!

10/10 Exceptional

We had a nice Christmas vacation
Donna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was wonderful, comfortable bed, great view. Enjoyed my stay
NANCY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food
richard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very nice rooms, kind staff, and great location, within walking distance of downtown and Old Town. On one day the shower stopped fully functioning with almost no pressure. The food was also mediocre but very expensive. All in all, a nice hotel to stay, but very pricy for the quality of services.
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff (convivial and attentive as well as very professional). Well-equipped gym. Clean and comfortable room. Convenient location. Good restaurant.
Marc-Andre, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I had a most pleasant experience in this hotel.
Sandra, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good property for Yellowknife
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My favorite place to stay in Yellowknife. The beds a very very comfortable. Staff very friendly. Food very good.
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The polar bear in the lobby is a great attraction
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the whole experience. Bed very comfortable. Ambience in the hotel restaurants along with the food being very good. Staff very pleasant and helpful.
Hubert H., 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean modern facility. Great restaurant.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The polar bear was awesome! Nice breakfast buffet too.
Margaret Rhoda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central, everything is at a walking distance once you're at the Hotel.
Mathieu, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Conveniently located, well maintained, wonderful staff, a center for all activities related to the northern lights, walking distance to everything in Yellowknife.

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view of yellowknife on the 6th floor and in sure it gets better the higher you go. Safe and quiet compared to other hotels in the area.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The restaurant was great. Had breakfast there both days. Table view, service and food was great. Comfortable stay. Good location and shuttle service from airport.
Carol, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and safe. The price is not worth the value
Annette, 1-night trip