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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property

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A reception area with a marble counter, a stone accent wall, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a view of the sea through the window.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$340
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

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4825 49 Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R3
  • Place, Yellowknife Veterans Memorial
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Frontier Visitors Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, NWT Diamond and Jewellery Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yellowknife, NT (YZF)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a view of the sea through the window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table, a bench, and a view of a snowy landscape through a window.

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class 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
  • NWT Diamond and Jewellery Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Yellowknife, NT (YZF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Booster Juice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quarry Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quarry Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

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.

  • 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.

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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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 3 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife on 4 Aug 2026 start from AU$340, 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 4:00 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.

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 670 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great rest with comfy beds and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Close to downtown. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great room, service, food and views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

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

8/10 Good

Marilyn

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds, food, staff and shuttle were excellent! The gym had some negative reviews but it has everything needed and was bigger than most hotel gyms. The bathroom in my room needed some maintenance (rocking toilet, missing caulking), but was clean at least.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Heather

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Lovely piece of northern history.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

KAZO

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and room service was excellent!
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Daisuke

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Euan

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