The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center

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Lobby
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
View from room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is ¥32,047
¥33,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
X1A2R3, NT, Yellowknife, 4825 49 Avenue

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
  • Ragged Ass Rd - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Yellowknife, NT (YZF) - 5 min drive

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

Eco-certified hotel
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife. The on-site restaurant, Traders Grill, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and 9 meeting rooms
  • A computer station, a reception hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All 259 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 46-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CAD 18 to 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Traders Grill
  • Trapline Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7,200 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1976
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 18.00 to 32.00 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

Explorer Hotel
Explorer Hotel Yellowknife
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

As of Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife on Dec 20, 2024 start from ¥32,047, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–1:00 AM at scheduled times.

Where is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife located?

Situated in Yellowknife, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center. Frame Lake Trail and Northern Arts and Cultural Centre are also within 5 minutes.

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 550 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Haresh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Hossain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds, great employees and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe. The price is not worth the value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess, Edmonton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Great view from my room. Accomodated to my room requests. The only downside was parking (could get a little tough at times). And had someone sitting outside twice either asking for money or asking me to buy something off of them. I get times are tough, and I feel for those being hit the hardest, but it just wasn't something I was expecting to happen when I was checking in and out of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Calgary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site has Lovely view. Food is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to all amenities downtown
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how fast i got to my room. Disliked how my $74 bottle of wine and $34 cheese platter was presented when i got to the room. A bucket of ice with the bottle in it would had been nice and not having the glasses and bottle in the fridge. Didn't even know the glasses were in the fridge until we were done the wine. Pastic covering for the cheese and fruit plate. Just made it look cheap which it wasn't
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Luz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff (convivial and attentive as well as very professional). Well-equipped gym. Clean and comfortable room. Convenient location. Good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Yukon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher, Summerland

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024