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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

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A circular stone fireplace with a metal chimney, surrounded by a stone wall and a seating area with a patterned rug. - The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife (Yellowknife)
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A restaurant interior with a stone pillar, wooden table, and chairs. A sign on the wall reads "TRADER'S GRILL." - The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife (Yellowknife)
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You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife. The on-site restaurant, Traders Grill, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Yellowknife is home to The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife. Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Bush Pilot's Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fred Henne Territorial Park and Somba K'e Civic Plaza. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Yellowknife travel guide
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4825 49 Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R3

What's nearby

  • A snowy landscape with a clear sky, rocky terrain, and a distant city skyline.
    Frame Lake Trail
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A snow-covered forest path.
    Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yellowknife Veterans Memorial
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Northern Arts and Cultural Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • NWT Diamond and Jewellery Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Yellowknife, NT (YZF)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Booster Juice
    4 min drive
  • Sundog Trading Post
    4 min drive
  • Boston Pizza
    6 min walk

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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 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

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
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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM–1:00 AM at scheduled times.

Where is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife located?

Situated in Yellowknife, this hotel is steps from YK Centre Mall and Yellowknife Veterans Memorial. Somba K'e Civic Plaza and Frame Lake Trail are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 716 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in excellent condition- great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great rest with comfy beds and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great food, great rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, room was clean, shuttle was very convenient, walking distance to pretty much everywhere I wanted to go, the only downside was there was no self-serve laundry facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was disappointed in the while at the lodge.The furniture is dated and deluxe room is small. No sofa. Artwork is OK, but use an upgrade. Bed was excellent, Clean and very comfortable with the right amount of pillows. Bathroom tub facet drips and could use new seals.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in town. Good restaurant, tasty bison.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very large and comfortable. We enjoyed the restaurant too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best location. so nice stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds, great employees and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site has Lovely view. Food is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great stay comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Yellowknife. Rooms are clean with good beds. Both the restaurant and bar serve good food and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to all amenities downtown
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of yellowknife on the 6th floor and in sure it gets better the higher you go. Safe and quiet compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the whole experience. Bed very comfortable. Ambience in the hotel restaurants along with the food being very good. Staff very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023