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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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4825 49 Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R3
  • Place, Yellowknife Veterans Memorial
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Frame Lake Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yellowknife, NT (YZF)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area.
The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offers 259 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife, you're just a quick walk from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Steps from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and 9 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 7200 square feet (669 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Yellowknife hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Traders Grill – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Trapline Lounge – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7,200 square foot 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 at the property
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
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g. directions).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 656 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great room, service, food and views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room Very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great food, great rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel in Yellowknife! easy walk to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Well run hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good food cost rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Lovely piece of northern history.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property /hotel for a stay in Yellowknife
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very large and comfortable. We enjoyed the restaurant too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edwin Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep i have ever had in a hotel. Bed was the most comfortable, and my room was the quietest i have ever had. More than equal to any Hilton anywhere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinners were far better than breakfast. Still not a lot of variety a hearty soup would have been nice given the extreme temperatures
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in Yellowknife with easy access to key points of interest. Traders Grill restaurant serves good food especially the Sunday Brunch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daisuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best location. so nice stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KAZO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice place and accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in town. Good restaurant, tasty bison.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the heart of Yellowknife easy access to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

???

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient because there was a free shuttle bus from the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karén

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very good located. The staff is very friendly. The fact of having an airport shuttle is another plus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Would stay again. Close to everything and great eating options on site. We particularly enjoyed the Trapper Lounge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIU CHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shuttle service from airport
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Amenities
Great stay comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel to stay at for easy access to Yellowknife downtown. Easy walking to restaurants, shops, and the Prince of Wales Centre. Perfect proximity to Frame Lake and Niven Lake walking trails as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025