Hotel The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, Canada

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The Explorer Hotel - Yellowknife

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Overview

The 4-star Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is only 6 minutes on foot from Yellowknife City Hall & Park, and features a bureau de change and a cash machine onsite. One will enjoy a coffee bar or a fitness centre, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills, while the charming hotel also boasts prime setting within close distance of Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.

Location

The property is situated in the centre of Yellowknife, within 5 minutes' walk of Northern Images. The Legislative Assembly Building is not very far from the Explorer and Yellowknife airport is 10 km away. Visit Niven Lake, nearly 5 minutes' walk from this charming accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Canada. The Explorer Hotel lies only 1.9 km from Bush Pilots Monument.

A bus stop is also a 5-minute walk away.

Rooms

The 152 air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea making equipment for guests' comfort. They are decorated with elegant furniture. The private bathrooms feature hair dryers and slippers. Some units offer spectacular views of the city.

Eat & Drink

There is a restaurant for guests to enjoy their meal. 2 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of this Yellowknife hotel. The onsite bar has a lounge and is decorated with an open fireplace. Canadian cuisine is offered at Trapline Lounge, located a 5-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

At the pet-friendly Explorer, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a gym. The property features hiking, skiing, and cycling for sport lovers. A business centre with a work desk and a xerox are available for those travelling for business.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Tagalog / Filipino

Building

Year renovated:2006

Number of floors:8

Number of rooms:152

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Rooms and availability

Deluxe King Room

Room size:

32 m²
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating
Bathtub

room details +

Superior King Room

Room size:

33 m²
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating
Bathtub

room details +

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Free airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Free airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The Explorer Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	127 £
📏 Distance to centre	400 m
🗺️ Location rating	8.8
✈️ Distance to airport	5.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Yellowknife, YZF

Location

Address

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4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3

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4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Museum

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

650 m

Landmark

Bush Pilots Monument

1.9 km

Public Building

The Legislative Assembly Building

970 m

Gallery

Down to Earth Gallery

1.4 km

Gallery

Gallery of the Midnight Sun

1.4 km

Landmark

Niven Lake

820 m

Landmark

Old Town

1.9 km

Park

Snowking's Winter Festival

1.5 km

Landmark

Frame Lake

1.0 km

Landmark

Old Town Yellowknife

1.6 km

Park

Tincan Hill Recreation Area

2.0 km

Landmark

Frame Lake Trail Head

2.1 km

Landmark

Bristol Monument

2.3 km

Landmark

Yellowknife Welcome Sign

2.3 km

Island

Latham Island Park

2.4 km

Park

Reid Lake Territorial Park

3.0 km

Park

Hidden Lake Territorial Park

3.0 km

Landmark

Prospector Trail Scenic Viewpoint

2.9 km

Landmark

Cameron River Ramparts

4.0 km

Landmark

Long Lake

3.9 km

Landmark

Kam Lake

4.1 km

Landmark

Prelude Lake Territorial Park

4.3 km

Park

Fred Henne Territorial Park

4.3 km

Landmark

Giant Mine

4.8 km

Gallery

Northern Images

330 m

Public Building

Yellowknife City Hall & Park

420 m

4701 Franklin Avenue

Aurora Emporium Art Gallery

380 m

Shopping Area

Centre Square Mall

550 m

Amusement Park

Somba K'e park

410 m

Park

Sombe K'e Civic Plaza

570 m

Restaurant

Traders Grill

50 m

Restaurant

Trapline Lounge

40 m

Restaurant

Flavour Trader

190 m

Restaurant

The Black Knight Pub

260 m

Restaurant

Elke's Table

200 m

Restaurant

Quarry Restaurant + Lounge

80 m

Restaurant

Mark's Restaurant

290 m

Restaurant

Sushi North

410 m

Restaurant

Coyote's Bistro on Franklin

410 m

Restaurant

Savannah"s Family Restaurant

400 m

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Reviews of The Explorer Hotel

8.3 /10

Great

98 reviews

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Walter

United States

left 12 reviews

Wrote a review on 31 Jan

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms9.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

8.0

comfortable room

friendly staff

relaxing ambiance

limited dining options

long wait times

Had a lovely stay for 4 nights, enjoying the comfortable Deluxe King Room. The restaurant offered a relaxing ambiance with impressive views of the snowy landscape, and the food was good. The staff were always friendly and attentive. The dining options around the hotel were quite limited, requiring a drive to find alternative eateries.

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Date of stay: December 20244 nightsCoupleDeluxe King Room
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Wrote a review on 30 Jan

Perfect

9.2

Location, type of hotel and secure.

They never look at the type of room you select (king bed...)

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missingThe Explorer Hotel - Yellowknife

Wrote a review on 28 Jan

Perfect

10

Ice machine&pop machine are main floor only

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Cynthia

United States

left 7 reviews

Wrote a review on 07 Jan

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

8.0

friendly staff

nice room

Stayed in the beautiful king room at explorer for 4 nights, and it was a nice experience. The restaurant had a relaxing view of the snowy landscape, a lovely touch. All the hotel staff were friendly, always ready to help.

would recommend.

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Date of stay: December 20244 nightsCoupleDeluxe King Room
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Wrote a review on 05 Jan

Great

8.4

Wonderful comfort, early coffee and muffins in the lobby, comfortable bed

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missingThe Explorer Hotel - Yellowknife

Wrote a review on 04 Jan

Perfect

9.8

dining room nice but busy breakfast too busy, slow service

the television! very old, poor colour

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William

United States

left 5 reviews

Wrote a review on 29 Dec

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining8.0

8.0

stunning scenery

friendly staff

The stunning snowy scenery from the restaurant created a serene dining experience, while the friendly hotel staff always made us feel welcome and accommodated.

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Date of stay: December 20244 nightsCoupleDeluxe King Room
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Daniel

Canada

Wrote a review on 26 Dec

Great

8.2

Easy check-in, convenient location very close to the lake and restaurants and attractions. Also, very close to downtown. Brand-new room with clean bathroom. Really nice beds and good facilities.

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Date of stay: November 2023
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John

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 11 Nov

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

8.0

friendly staff

This hotel is a solid choice for one night in Yellowknife and offers good value for price. The staff were really friendly, made my stay more enjoyable. Pro tip, be aware that everything is closed on Sundays if you're planning a visit.

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Date of stay: October 20241 nightSingleSuperior King Room
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Eric

United States

left 6 reviews

Wrote a review on 03 Oct

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms9.0

Service8.0

Dining8.0

8.0

cozy room

great shuttle

nice lounge

limited breakfast options

Comfy stay with good food

I spent a night in a Superior King Room, and it was cozy! The lounge had a nice vibe and I enjoyed a great meal there. Definitely appreciated the early shuttle to the airport. Just wish they had more breakfast options. Good for a short stay in Yellowknife!

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Date of stay: September 20241 nightSingleSuperior King Room
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Jonathan

United States

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 01 Sept

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining8.0

8.0

local art show

bouncy castle

delicious breakfast

playground area

We explored the local art show downtown, filled with fantastic pieces and friendly artists. The grandkids loved the bouncy castle and face painting. The breakfast buffet was another highlight, with delicious options to satisfy everyone in the family.

My kids wished for a small playground area to play off their energy.

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Date of stay: July 20243 nightsFamily with childrenDeluxe King Room
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Evan

Canada

Wrote a review on 29 Aug

Perfect

9.4

Good location for our visit to a well-laid-out museum at a moderate distance from the hotel. Very courteous, efficient people working here.

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Date of stay: August 2023
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Bryan

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 14 Aug

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining9.0

8.0

spacious room

delicious food

fantastic views

missing top sheet

I just had a lovely four-night stay in Yellowknife! The room was spacious and comfortable, and the restaurant offered fantastic views with delicious food. However, I was disappointed that there was no top bed sheet provided, just a thick duvet, which made it tricky to sleep comfortably.

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Date of stay: July 20244 nightsCoupleDeluxe King Room
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Ricky

United States

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 04 Aug

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

9.0

warm decor

inviting atmosphere

friendly staff

limited dining options

accessibility concerns

The hotel's warm and inviting decor. Bright, spacious common areas and comfortable seating made it easy for seniors like myself to relax, while the friendly staff ensured assistance was always nearby.

More accessible dining options would improve the experience.

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Date of stay: June 20244 nightsCoupleDeluxe King Room
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Doris

United States

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 09 Jul

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining6.0

8.0

friendly staff

local beer

clean rooms

dining options

limited choices

Friendly staff, clean rooms, great local beer. Limited dining options make it hard to eat here during peak times. Walking tours nearby were fun.

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Date of stay: June 20244 nightsCoupleDeluxe King Room

FAQ about The Explorer Hotel

What popular attractions are closest to The Explorer Hotel?

Guests of The Explorer Hotel can visit Aurora Emporium Art Gallery (around a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre placed 8 minutes' walk away.

What is the nearest airport to The Explorer Hotel hotel?

Yellowknife airport lies within 10 km of The Explorer Hotel hotel and is reachable with a 15-minute drive.

Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the The Explorer Hotel?

Airport shuttle which will take you to the The Explorer Hotel with a 15-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.

Does the hotel have a car parking on site?

Guests of the hotel can take advantage of parking.

What are our dining options during the stay at this charming hotel?

Guests of this charming hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Elke's Table offering German cuisine.

Does the The Explorer Hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the The Explorer Hotel.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the charming The Explorer Hotel hotel?

Guests of the charming The Explorer Hotel hotel can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00 to 11:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.

What payment methods are available in this charming hotel?

At this charming hotel, you can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.

What are the room types offered by the The Explorer Hotel?

The The Explorer Hotel provides such room types as Deluxe King Room and Superior King Room.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the charming The Explorer Hotel hotel?

Each room at the charming The Explorer Hotel hotel includes climate control for guests' comfort.

Does this charming hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?

Yes, at this charming hotel there are wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities available for guests with special needs.

Does the The Explorer Hotel staff speak foreign languages?

Yes, the staff of the The Explorer Hotel can help you in Tagalog / Filipino, Japanese, German, and English.

Does the The Explorer Hotel hotel provide business facilities?

Yes, the The Explorer Hotel hotel comprises a business centre as well as a work desk and a xerox.

Which facilities does the The Explorer Hotel provide?

The The Explorer Hotel is equipped with currency exchange and a cash machine as well as a safety deposit box and 24-hour security for safety purposes.