Yellowknife's unique spirit comes alive at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife, where you can fuel up with a delicious meal at Traders Grill and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests have praised the hotel's welcoming atmosphere, 24-hour gym and helpful multilingual staff.
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - 7 min walk
Ragged Ass Rd - 16 min walk
Getting around
Yellowknife, NT (YZF) - 5 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 5 min drive
Pizza Hut - 6 min drive
Sundog Trading Post - 4 min drive
About this property
The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife
Located just 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the airport, The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offers a free shuttle at scheduled times. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Traders Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Malay, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
259 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Skiing nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
9 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre (7200 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1976
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Communal living room
24-hour fitness centre
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
46-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Traders Grill – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Trapline Lounge – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 18.00 to 32.00 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CAD 50.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM at scheduled times.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife also has a 24-hour fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Traders Grill.
What's the area around The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife like?
The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is a short 2-minute walk from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and 3 minutes' walk from Northern Frontier Visitors Center.
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The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
Comfy beds, great employees and clean room
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Restaurant on site has Lovely view. Food is great.
Caroline
Caroline, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 March 2024
We liked the hotel
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Very clean and very friendly
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 May 2024
The property is close to all amenities downtown
Annette
Annette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2024
Everything is good, best hotel in yellowknife
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Donghuan
Donghuan, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 January 2023
Comfy bed and room service was excellent!
Shannon
10/10 Exceptional
4 January 2024
We had a nice Christmas vacation
Donna
Donna, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
12 August 2024
Very nice rooms, kind staff, and great location, within walking distance of downtown and Old Town. On one day the shower stopped fully functioning with almost no pressure. The food was also mediocre but very expensive. All in all, a nice hotel to stay, but very pricy for the quality of services.
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2022
The room was wonderful, comfortable bed, great view. Enjoyed my stay
NANCY
NANCY, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 January 2023
Great food
richard
richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2024
Great staff (convivial and attentive as well as very professional).
Well-equipped gym.
Clean and comfortable room.
Convenient location.
Good restaurant.
Marc-Andre
Marc-Andre, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 December 2023
A good property for Yellowknife
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 July 2022
I had a most pleasant experience in this hotel.
Sandra
Sandra, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2023
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.
Hubert H.
Hubert H., 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 June 2024
Clean and safe. The price is not worth the value
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2023
My favorite place to stay in Yellowknife. The beds a very very comfortable. Staff very friendly. Food very good.
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2023
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.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2022
The polar bear in the lobby is a great attraction
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 June 2023
Central, everything is at a walking distance once you're at the Hotel.
Mathieu
Mathieu, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2022
Very clean modern facility.
Great restaurant.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2022
The polar bear was awesome! Nice breakfast buffet too.
Margaret Rhoda
Margaret Rhoda, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 January 2023
Conveniently located, well maintained, wonderful staff, a center for all activities related to the northern lights, walking distance to everything in Yellowknife.
Peter
8/10 Very good
13 July 2022
The restaurant was great. Had breakfast there both days. Table view, service and food was great. Comfortable stay. Good location and shuttle service from airport.
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2022
Good hotel overall. Good location in Yellowknife. Good views of the city from all sides. Food at Trader’s Grill and Pub are decent