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 The Explorer Hotel

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4825 49th Avenue, X1A 2R3 Yellowknife, Canada – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 159 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
159 reviews

In room fridge & coffee maker. Bathroom was nice & clean.

Catherine Canada

They added a new edition and we were put up in the new section, the room was very clean and so comfortable...

Beverly Canada

Breakfast and service at the restaurant was perfect. Front desk personal were helpful and quick. Housekeeping was also great!

Alan Canada

Very comfortable room....great bed! Lovely dining room with great service

Susan- Canada

Great room service. Everything I needed in my room! Loved it!

Karen Canada

Great location, view, friendly staff, clean n comfortable!!

Anonymous Canada

Personnel was so friendly and site is lovely. Rooms could be modernized especially the hair dryers.

Anonymous United States of America

I loved the restaurant, service staff were friendly and helpful. Ruby was a pleasure to speak with.

Jennifer Canada

The rooms are nice a spacious, beds are comfortable and I like the location and the restaurant is lovely.

Kathy Canada

Overall, I was very impressed with the hotel. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The room service prices and food portions were good value

Invydave Canada
8.2
Very Good
159 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “In room fridge & coffee maker. Bathroom was nice & clean.”
    Catherine Catherine Canada Canada
  • “They added a new edition and we were put up in the new section, the room was very clean and so comfortable...”
    Beverly Beverly Canada Canada
  • “Breakfast and service at the restaurant was perfect. Front desk personal were helpful and quick. Housekeeping was also great!”
    Alan Alan Canada Canada
  • “Very comfortable room....great bed! Lovely dining room with great service”
    Susan- Susan- Canada Canada
  • “Great room service. Everything I needed in my room! Loved it!”
    Karen Karen Canada Canada
  • “Great location, view, friendly staff, clean n comfortable!!”
    Canada Canada
  • “Personnel was so friendly and site is lovely. Rooms could be modernized especially the hair dryers.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “I loved the restaurant, service staff were friendly and helpful. Ruby was a pleasure to speak with.”
    Jennifer Jennifer Canada Canada
  • “The rooms are nice a spacious, beds are comfortable and I like the location and the restaurant is lovely.”
    Kathy Kathy Canada Canada
  • “Overall, I was very impressed with the hotel. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The room service prices and food portions were good value”
    Invydave Invydave Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.3

This property is a 17-minute walk from the beach. 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.

The Explorer Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 3, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle (free)
Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property Highlights

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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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 159 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Catherine
    CanadaCanada
    “In room fridge & coffee maker. Bathroom was nice & clean.”
  • Beverly
    CanadaCanada
    “They added a new edition and we were put up in the new section, the room was very clean and so comfortable...”
  • Alan
    CanadaCanada
    “Breakfast and service at the restaurant was perfect. Front desk personal were helpful and quick. Housekeeping was also great!”
  • Susan-
    CanadaCanada
    “Very comfortable room....great bed! Lovely dining room with great service”
  • K
    Karen
    CanadaCanada
    “Great room service. Everything I needed in my room! Loved it!”
  • A
    Anonymous
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location, view, friendly staff, clean n comfortable!!”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Personnel was so friendly and site is lovely. Rooms could be modernized especially the hair dryers.”
  • Jennifer
    CanadaCanada
    “I loved the restaurant, service staff were friendly and helpful. Ruby was a pleasure to speak with.”
  • K
    Kathy
    CanadaCanada
    “The rooms are nice a spacious, beds are comfortable and I like the location and the restaurant is lovely.”
  • Invydave
    CanadaCanada
    “Overall, I was very impressed with the hotel. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The room service prices and food portions were good value”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there anyway your establishment is willing to accommodated a 2 or 3am until 4pm stay under a 1 night stay policy. I am checking around the yellowknife area to view my options and have had a few positive responses. Looking forward to hearing back. Kind regards, Kendra Qillunq
    Hello Ms. Kendra Qillung, Our check in time is anytime after 4pm on day of arrival with this early check in time it will be considered a two night stay for us. Thank you for your inquiry. Diana S
    Answered on December 13, 2019
  • For superior king room, your price is SGD608 for 3 nights for one adult so do we need to pay more for 2 adults?
    Hello, our rates are typically for single or double occupancy however we have no control on rates offered by companies/sites that is not directly Explorer Hotel. Thank you, Diana S
    Asked about: Superior King Room • Answered on January 5, 2020
  • do your rooms have showers or only bathtubs
    Hello and thank you for your questions, it is combo, thank you Explorer Hotel
    Answered on June 21, 2020
  • Do you offer a shuttle from the airport? We will be flying in about 11:45pm
    We do! Looks like you are coming with Westjet, and their crew stays with us at the Explorer Hotel. Look for our Shuttle bus outside. It's a free service. See You Soon, Jamie Ness Front Office Manager Explorer Hotel
    Asked about: Deluxe King Room • Answered on February 19, 2022
  • If I have done the 14 day quarantine in Manitoba or Alberta am I allowed to visit Yellowknife without quarantining again?
    Hello and thank you for your inquiry, I believe you still have to quarantine even though you have done so in another province, please do check out Protect NWT site for more info, thank you
    Answered on August 4, 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Yellowknife Airport
    2.2 miles
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2 Restaurants On Site

    Trader's Grill

    Food: Local

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

    Trapline

    Open for: Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Explorer Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle (free)
Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Pets
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
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
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
  • Key card access
  • 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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House rules The Explorer Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

The fine print

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.

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

  • Room options at The Explorer Hotel include:

    • Double

  • The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from The Explorer Hotel.

  • The Explorer Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour

  • The Explorer Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Yellowknife.

  • The Explorer Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Trapline
    • Trader's Grill

  • Check-in at The Explorer Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Explorer Hotel by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 9min

  • Yes, The Explorer Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • 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.