About this property
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 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Sustainability
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Leslie
United States“Room and restaurant were great. Gym was pretty good. Ground-floor common area was adequate.” - Phylis United States“I love the size of the room. The location is good because rooms have terrific views. The staff were friendly and helpful. Shoutout to Kat at checkin, and Manual who manned the night shift at the front desk.”
- Nicole
Canada“Close to amenities like shoppers, clean and fresh looking, nice view” - Patrick United States“Room was nice. The location of the restaurant was also very relaxing with the snow scenery in the background. All the hotel staff were pretty friendly.”
- Donna
Australia“These were by far the most comfy beds with the best pillows of our trip for me! I always travel with my own memory foam travel pillow as most hotel pillows I’ve experienced are fluffy feather pillows that compact down to nothing and end up feeling...” 
Mary Canada“Had a nice meal in the lounge. Appreciated the early shuttle to the airport.”- Deborah Canada“Room excellent, bed very comfortable, room quiet, staff pleasant and very helpful and shuttle was great.”
Raymond Canada“Main restaurant was great. My waitress was very caring, attentive, and great.”- Angela Canada“They put me on the top floor away from the elevators as I requested. The bed was very comfortable. The clerks were very lovely to me.”
- Sarah
United Kingdom“Restaurant was very nice, because view, pleasant staff, lovely food and fire pit. The bar was lovely too, staff very pleasant and helpful. Lovely fireplace and comfortable seating areas.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Trader's Grill
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Trapline
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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.
