The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife
3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre
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Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Room service
- 24/7 front desk
- Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$346
AU$346
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Explore the area
4825 49 Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R3
- Yellowknife Veterans Memorial2 min walk
- Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre6 min walk
- Ragged Ass Rd13 min walk
- Yellowknife, NT (YZF)8 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
18 reviews
(18 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
- 30 sq m
- Lake view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
25 reviews
(25 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
- 39 sq m
- Lake view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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 eco-friendly 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
- Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
- Mary Brown's Chicken - 7 min drive
- CopperHouse - 5 min drive
- Javaroma - 7 min walk
- KFC - 5 min drive
About this property
The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife
Eco-certified hotel 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 eco-certified 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.
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
Explorer Hotel
Explorer Hotel Yellowknife
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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 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife on 11 Oct 2025 start from AU$345.94, 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.
