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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property
Hotel in Yellowknife with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yellowknife, NT (YZF)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Yellowknife

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife places you next to Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center. This 259-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Yellowknife Veterans Memorial - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Northern Frontier Visitors Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Frame Lake Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ragged Ass Rd - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪Birchwood Coffee Ko - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zehabesha Traditional Ethiopian Food - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

Hotel in Yellowknife with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center
Guests of The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle at scheduled times. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
46-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • Free roundtrip 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 center
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7,200 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife on Dec 14, 2025 start from $199.49, excluding 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.

What's there to see near The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

This hotel is located in Yellowknife, just steps from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center, and within a short walk of Frame Lake Trail. You'll also find Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and Ragged Ass Rd less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife include a casino at the property?

No, The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a pillowtop mattress and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Traders Grill.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife for a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

The closest major airport to The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is Yellowknife, NT (YZF), which is 3.2 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife if that's in your vacation plans.

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 616 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Toilet and hallway condition needs attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No bath robes. No mini bar , no little perks in the room that should be there for the nicest hotel in Yellowknife
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, safe

The location was convenient to town while still feeling safe. The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Glad we picked this hotel over some of the others in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Calgary

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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