Name: The Explorer Hotel
Address: 4825 49th Avenue, X1A 2R3 Yellowknife, Canada, 4825 49th Avenue, Northwest Territories, X1A 2R3, Canada
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $157 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hotel The Explorer Hotel

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4825 49th Avenue, X1A 2R3 Yellowknife, Canada –

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Friendly and helpful staff and on site eating facilities

Lawrence

United States of America

The restaurant and bar facilities were better than expected. Menu selections varied from regional to international and everything in between.

Brian

United States of America

The staff was friendly, the food great and the location was very central.

Janet

Canada

Location is nice, on top of a hill with nice view. Walking distance to town with restaurants, shops and market. Nice room with microwave and refrigerator, 24hr room service.

Angie

United States of America

Good location: it is only 5-minute walk from YK Center, grocery store and restaurants. Hotel restaurant is very good which is a plus when you don't feel like to go out for lunch/dinner in the cold (very cold) weather. Room service is good and price is reasonable. Shuttle service from/to YK airport is very convenient We had a good stay at the Explorer Hotel.

United States of America

The lobby was really nice and the atmosphere was nice too.

Dianne

Canada

The bed is very comfortable! And the view is awesome!

Yuwen922003

United States of America

- The size of the room - Sunday brunch - Location - Staff at the restaurant

Siu

Hong Kong

The staff were very polite. The food in the lounge and the restaurant were excellent.

Michelle

Canada

Staff are great and rooms are larger than average and exceptionally clean. Can’t beat the location on the edge of downtown.

Stephanie

Canada

9.2

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Friendly and helpful staff and on site eating facilities”

Lawrence United States of America
“The restaurant and bar facilities were better than expected. Menu selections varied from regional to international and everything in between.”

Brian United States of America
“The staff was friendly, the food great and the location was very central.”

Janet Canada
“Location is nice, on top of a hill with nice view. Walking distance to town with restaurants, shops and market. Nice room with microwave and refrigerator, 24hr room service.”

Angie United States of America
“Good location: it is only 5-minute walk from YK Center, grocery store and restaurants.”

Cj United States of America
“The lobby was really nice and the atmosphere was nice too.”

Dianne Canada
“The bed is very comfortable! And the view is awesome!”

Yuwen922003 United States of America
“- The size of the room - Sunday brunch - Location - Staff at the restaurant”

Siu Hong Kong
“The staff were very polite. The food in the lounge and the restaurant were excellent.”

Michelle Canada
“Staff are great and rooms are larger than average and exceptionally clean. Can’t beat the location on the edge of downtown.”

Stephanie Canada

Boasting an on-site restaurant and bar, this Yellowknife hotel is located 3.1 mi from Yellowknife Airport. Free WiFi is offered in all guest rooms. A free airport shuttle is provided.

A cable TV is featured in all air-conditioned rooms at The Explorer Hotel. A desk and seating area are included.

Traders Grill restaurant offers daily dining options featuring American cuisine. Guests can also relax by the fireplace in the Trapline Lounge after a day’s exploring.

A fitness center is provided for guest use at The Hotel Explorer. A business center is available. A cash machine is located on-site for added convenience.

Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures offers boating, fishing, and Northern Lights trips and is located 4 minutes' drive from the hotel. Ferd Henne Territorial Park is 2.5 mi away. Northern Frontier Visitors Center is located 5 minutes’ walk away.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Yellowknife! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Free WiFi

Airport shuttle (free)

Free parking

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
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Yellowknife Airport
2.2 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“I had, unfortunately, forgotten a valuable personal item in my room when I checked out. Upon contacting the hotel about this matter, I was very impressed with ...”

Laurel

Canada

“This is probably the best hotel in Yellowknife. The location is central and the rooms are spacious, very clean and comfortable. The airport transfer is also rea...”

Luiza

Canada

9.1

“Given that this is a large hotel with many guests apparently staying for the aurora viewings at night--they gather in the lobby at night--this hotel is remarkab...”

Rose

United States of America

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: Local

Menu: À la carte

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From 4:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The Explorer Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

“Location is nice, on top of a hill with nice view. Walking distance to town with restaurants, shops and market. Nice room with microwave and refrigerator, 24hr room service.”

“Good location: it is only 5-minute walk from YK Center, grocery store and restaurants. Hotel restaurant is very good which is a plus when you don't feel like to go out for lunch/dinner in the cold (very cold) weather. Room service is good and price is reasonable. Shuttle service from/to YK airport is very convenient We had a good stay at the Explorer Hotel.”

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Newest Reviews for The Explorer Hotel

Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Lise
Canada
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was not cleaned or made up in the first two days. Once we put the door knocker on the outside, it was made up. Cleaning on the one of the days was good but beds were not made up to hotel standards.
Location, friendly staff, and convenient restaurant for breakfast.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Christophe
Switzerland
7.1

“OK.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- Incompetence of people at the reception desk: they did a error while recording my credit card and the bar was not able to charge the room, forcing my colleagues to pay; they didn't know if the breakfast was included or not in my room rate; they didn't know where to rent a car; and, the worst, they gave us wrong information about the schedule for the shuttle to the airport, forcing us to order and pay a taxi on our own. - Food quality of the breakfast is quite low; and we had to ask to get the buffet refilled at 9:00am.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Nuferoni
Switzerland
Age group: 18 – 24

2 helpful votes
7.9

“Great location, solid hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room seemed a bit dated. The furniture as well as the carpet and the bathrooms should be renovated soon or refurbished in my opinion.
The free shuttle bus to the airport was very nice. Also the location in the center of the newer part of the town. About 20min on foot to the 'old town'. Nice view from our room!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

A
Canada
10

“Felt like I lived there lol”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was cold
The bed was super comfy!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 2, 2019

Thomas
Germany

3 helpful votes
9.6

“brief but very comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
Staff very helpful, bar meals and drinks were very good: how many hotels have a free 4 am shuttle to the airport and a start up wagon in the entrance hall with fresh coffee and crossants. Enjoyable.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
8.3

“Original”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hair dryer ugh. Better cues on floors, as to what floor you are on. Exiting elevator would be more orienting if flower arrangement was different for each floor with say a different picture.
Personnel was so friendly and site is lovely. Rooms could be modernized especially the hair dryers.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

James
United States of America
8.3

“Hope to return to yellowknife”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Housekeeping very hospitable, however minor corrections were needed to our room.
Beds very comfortable. Entire staff exceptionally curtious. Carol in the dinning room exceptionally attentive and professional.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 3, 2019

Michelle
Serbia
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Did not find the beds comfortable and the walls are paper thin.
Proximity to downtown

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 1, 2019

Anonymous
Canada
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
It is an old hotel and a work in progress. The first room we were put in, we had to switch after supper as the bathroom light would not come on and the toilet was leaking. Also our room was not made up the next day and the front desk said that if we want it done, we have to ask for it.
The restaurant is fabulous. Great food and a nice view of trees out the back.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 23, 2019

Bo
Canada
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
room thermostat set to 24 C. No reason for this during summer. Even after turning thermostat down it returned to pre-set temp after a few hours, making room uncomfortable.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 4, 2019

John
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
The staff were very attentive and friendly people. The restaurant food was excellent especially the Sunday Bruch. The Hotel is located near the Cinema and is within walking distance. The Taxi service is reliable and friendly and quick serve with little wait time if you are taking a taxi.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 3, 2019

Tyrone
Canada
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Front desk personal were pretty rude and never seen them smile once during many trips outside to smoke.
Bed was alright

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 30, 2019

Anonymous
Canada
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Serve boiled little Yukon Gold potatoes whole with breakfast. Wished they would cut them in half and fry them in a pan. The dinner vegetables could do with a little more cooking.
The firm bed mattresses. Clean rooms, crisp sheets. Lots of TV channels.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Anonymous
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room service charges 18%. Food costly. Served near raw vegetables and food was cold. Natives begging outside entrance.
The room is very clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet and safe. Friendly staff. Great view from 7th floor. Room has a microwave and fridge. Keurig coffee machine. Close walk to downtown and Shoppers Drug mart and Independent grocery store.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 17, 2019

Lawrence
United States of America
10

“Very enjoyable, WiFi notwithstanding. I would definitely stay here again”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
WiFi. Stayed on 6th floor near center of hotel and WiFi was spotty, slow and constantly changing speeds. Made working difficult
Friendly and helpful staff and on site eating facilities

Stayed in May 2019

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