Hotel The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, Canada

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The Explorer Hotel - Yellowknife

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Overview

The charming The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife provides a ballroom for meetings and events, located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Bush Pilots Monument. The 4-star fully serviced hotel has an American restaurant serving international cuisine and is situated within reach of the well-laid-out Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Museum.

Location

The fact Old Town is merely 1.9 km from this Yellowknife hotel, while the Aurora Emporium Art Gallery is 400 metres away. Also, there is The Legislative Assembly Building in the vicinity of the Explorer Yellowknife. Visit Frame Lake, about 900 metres from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Canada. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Snowking's Winter Festival, which is a mere 1.5 km away.

The nearest bus stop is A, located only 5 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The Explorer Hotel welcomes guests to 152 rooms fitted with an iron and climate control as well as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a laptop-sized safe, coffee and tea makers provided. You can enjoy views of the lake.

Eat & Drink

Those, who prefer vegetarian-friendly options can dine at one of the 2 onsite restaurants, for example Traders Grill. The Explorer invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar. It comprises a lounge furnished with a fireplace. There is a gastropub serving international food 200 metres away.

Leisure & Business

You can enjoy wedding services and a ballroom at the hotel, while the area is also popular for boating and fishing. Keeping fit at the property is convenient thanks to a fitness studio that offers fitness classes. Business travellers will make use of a laptop safe and a xerox offered at a business centre on site.

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

Family Room

Max:

2 persons

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Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Queen-size bed

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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	236 C$
📏 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

97 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
missingThe Explorer Hotel - Yellowknife

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

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at The Explorer Hotel hotel?

During their stay at The Explorer Hotel hotel guests can visit Old Town (1.9 km), Bush Pilots Monument (2 km) as well as Gallery of the Midnight Sun (1.4 km) among others.

Which landmarks are closest to The Explorer Hotel?

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

How much will it cost to order an airport shuttle from the hotel?

Bus shuttle which will take you to the hotel within 15 minutes is provided for free.

Is there free parking in the Yellowknife hotel?

Yes, the Yellowknife hotel provides parking spaces for free.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel?

Guests of the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Elke's Table offering German cuisine.

Can I eat breakfast at the 4-star The Explorer Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 4-star The Explorer Hotel.

What is check-in and check-out time at the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel hotel?

Guests of the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel hotel can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.

What payment methods are accepted in the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel?

Payment methods in the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel include:

сash
American Express
Visa
Mastercard

What room types does the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel hotel comprise?

The charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel hotel offers such room types as Superior King Room and Deluxe King Room.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel?

All rooms of the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel feature tea and coffee making equipment as well as a laptop-sized safe, some of them boast a wardrobe and a work desk.

Is the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?

Yes, the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel provides rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.

Does the staff at the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel hotel speak any foreign languages?

Yes, the staff of the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel hotel will help you in English, German, Japanese, and Tagalog / Filipino.

Are there any business facilities featured at the hotel?

For business travellers the hotel offers a business centre as well as a photocopier and a work desk.

Which facilities are provided in the 4-star The Explorer Hotel?

The 4-star The Explorer Hotel includes such facilities as a cash machine and currency exchange, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.