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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property
Yellowknife hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

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
The current price is $209
$227 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frame Lake Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northern Arts and Cultural Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • NWT Diamond and Jewellery Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Quarry Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bluebell Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quarry Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zehabesha Traditional Ethiopian Food - ‬7 min walk

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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 259 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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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
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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
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

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

    • Free airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM
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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
  • Fishing 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.

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 4:00 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 fishing and 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 4-minute walk from Frame Lake Trail and 7 minutes' walk from Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.

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Reviews

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The airport shuttle service was convenient and free, making it a valuable amenity for guests. (7 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym had fairly new equipment and met the needs of guests. (3 reviews)
  • The breakfast options were great and the food was incredibly delicious. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Always a great rest with comfy beds and great food.
Cindy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room Very helpful staff
Marilyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service, great food, great rooms.
George, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location. Well run hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very large and comfortable. We enjoyed the restaurant too.
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best sleep i have ever had in a hotel. Bed was the most comfortable, and my room was the quietest i have ever had. More than equal to any Hilton anywhere
Edwin Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in Yellowknife with easy access to key points of interest. Traders Grill restaurant serves good food especially the Sunday Brunch!
Geoffrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

best location. so nice stuff.
Daisuke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in town. Good restaurant, tasty bison.
Glen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very good located. The staff is very friendly. The fact of having an airport shuttle is another plus.
Karén, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay. Would stay again. Close to everything and great eating options on site. We particularly enjoyed the Trapper Lounge.
Tracy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay comfy
Darryl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This is a great hotel to stay at for easy access to Yellowknife downtown. Easy walking to restaurants, shops, and the Prince of Wales Centre. Perfect proximity to Frame Lake and Niven Lake walking trails as well.
Lisa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and facilities.
Deborah, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot in Yellowknife. Rooms are clean with good beds. Both the restaurant and bar serve good food and friendly staff.
Gary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfy beds, great employees and clean room
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good experience. Very good breakfast this morning.
Morris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant on site has Lovely view. Food is great.
Caroline, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel, by Toronto standards, would be just average, but for Yellowknife it's one of the best hotels around. Super friendly staff. Room was clean and bed comfortable.conveniently located within walking distance of anything you might want to see in the city. Frame Lake trail is a short walk from the hotel entrance. Great 5.5 km hike around the lake.
Gregory, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location. Rooms are a good size. Need a key in elevator which is good for security
Annette, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Clean room.
Brent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at The Explorer Hotel. We had an early checkout and had activities planned after checkout and the team graciously accepted our request to help us store luggage. They also offer free to and from airport shuttle which was super helpful considering this was our first time at Yellowknife.
Anuroop, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The property is close to all amenities downtown
Annette, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was clean and comfertable.
cyrus, 2-night trip