The Explorer Hotel - Yellowknife

$$$$||View on mapYellowknife, Canada4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3|
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The Explorer Hotel - Yellowknife
4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Comfort8.5
Free WiFi8.5
Staff8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Value for money6.7
Who stays here
Business28%
Couples25%
Families20%
Solo18%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Comfort8.5
Free WiFi8.5
Staff8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Value for money6.7
Who stays here
Business28%
Couples25%
Families20%
Solo18%

Yellowknife hotel with Northern Lights views and the largest conference space north of 60

Business & Events

The Explorer Hotel offers the largest conference and event space north of 60, totaling 6000 square feet of meeting space. A business centre with fax/photocopying is available for corporate guests. The property also provides meeting/banquet facilities and a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange.

Rooms & Views

Signature Suites at the Explorer Hotel Yellowknife come with king beds and premium bedding, offering views of the Aurora Borealis. A polar bear exhibit and cozy fireplace lounges add to the distinctive ambiance. The hotel also has a cash machine on site for guest convenience.

Dining

Trader's Grill serves Northern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, open for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. The Trapline Lounge offers a warm setting by the fireplace with wine/champagne and kids' meals available. Two on-site restaurants provide special diet menus and breakfast in the room.

Adventure & Family

Yellowknife Explorer Hotel provides easy access to outdoor adventures such as fishing and dogsledding, with bike tours and walking tours available. A children's area with activities makes the hotel family-friendly. Free airport shuttle and luggage storage support guests heading to or from Yellowknife Airport (3 miles away).

Eco-Friendly & Recognition

The Explorer Hotel has earned the Safe Travels Stamp by the World Travel & Tourism Council for its eco-friendly practices. The hotel is known for its easy access to historic sites and vibrant nightlife, a 4-minute drive from Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures. Facilities for disabled guests and designated smoking areas are provided.

  • Business: Largest conference space north of 60 (6000 sq ft)
  • Views: Aurora Borealis from Signature Suites
  • Dining: Trader's Grill with locally sourced Northern cuisine
  • Family: Children's area with activities
  • Recognition: Safe Travels Stamp by WTTC
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel 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

King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Superior King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage 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 center

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • 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 center
  • 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 173 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Yellowknife, YZF

Location

4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3
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4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3
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4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3
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Gallery
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Reviews of The Explorer Hotel

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