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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free airport shuttle at this 3.5-star Yellowknife hotel

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Two Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Yellowknife

In Yellowknife .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Northern Frontier Visitors Center and Yellowknife Veterans Memorial. Frame Lake Trail and Northern Arts and Cultural Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Yellowknife Veterans Memorial - 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
  • Ragged Ass Rd - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Yellowknife, NT (YZF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluebell Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quarry Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quarry Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Apple - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

Enjoy the free airport shuttle at this 3.5-star Yellowknife hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center 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 meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offers 259 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:00 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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.

Property 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 each 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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife to the airport?

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is 3.2 mi (5-min drive) away from the Yellowknife, NT (YZF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife on May 30, 2026 start from CA $257, 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.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife have an airport shuttle?

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offers a free airport shuttle, available from 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM at scheduled times.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 18.00 and 32.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife have a pool?

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife does not have a pool.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife have a restaurant?

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is home to Traders Grill, which features brunch.

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife to downtown Yellowknife?

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is 0.2 mi away from Yellowknife.

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 651 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 651 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 651 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 651 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 651 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Euan

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

10/10 Excellent

Yazmarr david

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

8/10 Good

ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Aliaksandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Noriko

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Carole, Ronkonkoma

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

George, Penticton

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin Thomas

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

CJ Todd

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renz Christian

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

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHIU CHI

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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