Hotel The Explorer Hotel
4825 49th Avenue, X1A 2R3 Yellowknife, Canada – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 287 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
In room fridge & coffee maker. Bathroom was nice & clean.
CanadaThey added a new edition and we were put up in the new section, the room was very clean and so comfortable...
CanadaBreakfast and service at the restaurant was perfect. Front desk personal were helpful and quick. Housekeeping was also great!
CanadaVery comfortable room....great bed! Lovely dining room with great service
CanadaGreat room service. Everything I needed in my room! Loved it!
CanadaFriendly and helpful staff and on site eating facilities
United States of AmericaThe restaurant and bar facilities were better than expected. Menu selections varied from regional to international and everything in between.
United States of AmericaThe staff was friendly, the food great and the location was very central.
CanadaLocation 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.
United States of AmericaGood 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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The Explorer Hotel
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
Free parking available at the hotel
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See what guests loved the most:
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Catherine
Canada“In room fridge & coffee maker. Bathroom was nice & clean. ”
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Beverly
Canada
“They added a new edition and we were put up in the new section, the room was very clean and so comfortable...”
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Guy
Canada
“Breakfast and service at the restaurant was perfect. Front desk personal were helpful and quick. Housekeeping was also great!”
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Susan-
Canada
“ Very comfortable room....great bed! Lovely dining room with great service”
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Karen
Canada
“Great room service. Everything I needed in my room! Loved it!”
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Lawrence
United States of America“Friendly and helpful staff and on site eating facilities”
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Brian
United States of America
“The restaurant and bar facilities were better than expected. Menu selections varied from regional to international and everything in between.”
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Janet
Canada
“The staff was friendly, the food great and the location was very central.”
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Angie
United States of America
“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.”
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Cj
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.” Read more
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About The Explorer Hotel
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Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre0.2 miles
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Yellowknife Airport2.2 miles
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Food: Local
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Trapline
Open for: Dinner, Cocktail hour
4 reasons to choose The Explorer Hotel
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Amenities of The Explorer Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.0
Most popular amenities
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights Off-site Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Skiing Off-site
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off
- Airport pickup
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Fitness
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Japanese
- Filipino
- Cantonese
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about The Explorer Hotel
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The prices at The Explorer Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Explorer Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Yellowknife.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Explorer Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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The Explorer Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Trader's Grill
- Trapline
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Explorer Hotel by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 9min
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Room options at The Explorer Hotel include:
- Double
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Yes, The Explorer Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at The Explorer Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Explorer Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Temporary art galleries
- Fitness
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Movie nights
- Bike tours
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The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from The Explorer Hotel.
