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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property
Hotel in Yellowknife with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$326
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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4825 49 Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R3
  • Place, Yellowknife Veterans Memorial
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ragged Ass Rd
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yellowknife, NT (YZF)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Yellowknife

At The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife you'll be within steps of Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, Traders Grill, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Trapline Lounge is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. 7200 square feet (669 square metres) of event facilities include 9 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and coffee/tea in a common area. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Yellowknife hotel include Frame Lake Trail and Northern Arts and Cultural Centre.

What's nearby

  • Yellowknife Veterans Memorial - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Northern Frontier Visitors Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frame Lake Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ragged Ass Rd - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Yellowknife, NT (YZF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluebell Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Black Knight Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Javaroma - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Quarry Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

Hotel in Yellowknife with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre
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 Yellowknife hotel is smoke free.

  • 259 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 7200 sq ft of conference space
  • 669 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1976
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$326.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yep, The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife has a free self car park.

What makes The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM at scheduled times.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 614 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel, Calgary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Muaz

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

victoria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick. The staff were average. Not very friendly. The room was clean but lots of dust built up on the ceiling from the vents. The view was beautiful and the hotel was safer than Nova as it requires a key to use the elevator. The restaurant was nice but staff were lacking customer service skills. We requested room service our first night which arrived promptly. The next night we ordered again but they said they were Too busy. Our last night my daughter had spilled milk on our sheets. I requested for them to be changed but the concierge informed me that after 6pm there was no housekeeping staff. The hotel was in walking distance of restaurants, parks and waterfront. Overall okay stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
King size bed was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience. Very good breakfast this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, by Toronto standards, would be just average, but for Yellowknife it's one of the best hotels around. Super friendly staff. Room was clean and bed comfortable.conveniently located within walking distance of anything you might want to see in the city. Frame Lake trail is a short walk from the hotel entrance. Great 5.5 km hike around the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Rooms are a good size. Need a key in elevator which is good for security
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOSHUA

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa, Nakusp

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey, Hay River

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Already described my issues
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey, Hay River

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The A/C wasn’t working, I expressed this to the front desk, the next night, same issue, room was almost 25 degrees. Then as I was checking out I told them no one fixed it, no one offered to switch the room, and they said I would recieve a call, no call. The bathrooms were not cleaned well. I usually have no issues at this hotel but this stay was not good. I also ate at the restaurant, the customer service was good but the food was not cooked well and I was a little surprised when I wasn’t offered a discount after having to send it back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karén

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Expedia had failed to reserve 2 rooms, but at the check in we were above to book another room at about $400 less for the 3 nights than Expedia would have charged.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

lori

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Yellowknife. Rooms are clean with good beds. Both the restaurant and bar serve good food and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025