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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property
Yellowknife hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Meeting facility
Lobby
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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
  • Air conditioning

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 CNY1,606
CNY1,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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CNY1,376 total
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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
  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ragged Ass Rd - 13 min walk - 1.1 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 259 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Transfers

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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 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 2-minute walk from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and 7 minutes' walk from Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.

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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

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property offers a convenient and free airport shuttle service. (5 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurants and bar served good food with friendly staff. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were great and the service was excellent. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel
Brendan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay comfy
Darryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent experience
Gregory, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It’s in the heart of Yellowknife easy access to everything
Jesse, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

King size bed was very nice
kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

It was nice place and accomodation.
KAZO, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Expedia had failed to reserve 2 rooms, but at the check in we were above to book another room at about $400 less for the 3 nights than Expedia would have charged.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Check in was quick. The staff were average. Not very friendly. The room was clean but lots of dust built up on the ceiling from the vents. The view was beautiful and the hotel was safer than Nova as it requires a key to use the elevator. The restaurant was nice but staff were lacking customer service skills. We requested room service our first night which arrived promptly. The next night we ordered again but they said they were Too busy. Our last night my daughter had spilled milk on our sheets. I requested for them to be changed but the concierge informed me that after 6pm there was no housekeeping staff. The hotel was in walking distance of restaurants, parks and waterfront. Overall okay stay.
victoria, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Cheaper rates booking directly with hotel!!

Stay was satisfactory. Restaurant closes at 1:30-5pm daily and Lounge doesn’t open until 4. Bed was older and pillows very small and firm for a kingsize bed. However, will book directly with hotel in the future as they are cheaper than Hotels.com
Lisa, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Already described my issues
Kelsey, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

We liked the hotel
Jose, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfy bed and room service was excellent!

10/10 Excellent

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