Name: The Explorer Hotel
Address: 4825 49th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Rating: 7.88

Guest reviews

7.9

Good

Based on 565 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

36%

Couple

22%

Family

18%

Group

14%

Solo

6%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across many reviews, The Explorer Hotel is praised for its central Yellowknife location, comfortable and spacious rooms with great beds and views, friendly staff, and free airport shuttle, while some guests report dated areas and occasional service or maintenance lapses.

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4

Mark

2 weeks ago

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Stayed 5 nights

They decided randomly not to have room service but didn't advise anyone. Merely had voice message when rang for RS asking to leave message with room number and someone will call back. After 4 attempts over 1.5 hours I went to front desk to be informed that RS had been cancelled that evening (and most evenings during my stay). Only one lift working (result of deliberate damage caused over Christmas) no attempt to fix it) nor the front entrance where the car ran through and then hit the lift). Their room charge system wasn't working so every meal and charge had to be paid for separately at the time.

10

Cindy

5 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Always a great rest with comfy beds and great food.

8

Marilyn

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room Very helpful staff

8

Euan

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

All was fine.

10

Denise

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

great room, service, food and views!

4825 49th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada

Location

With a stay at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife in Yellowknife, you'll be just steps from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Frame Lake Trail and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Northern Arts and Cultural Centre.

Yellowknife Veterans Memorial(0.1 Miles)

Northern Frontier Visitors Center(0.2 Miles)

Frame Lake Trail(0.2 Miles)

Northern Arts and Cultural Centre(0.2 Miles)

NWT Diamond and Jewellery Centre(0.3 Miles)

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre(0.4 Miles)

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From 16:00 to 00:00

Before 00:00

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FAQs

Yes, parking is available on-site, and it is free. However, parking is limited.

A buffet breakfast is offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee ranging from approximately CAD 18.00 to CAD 32.00 per person.

Yes, the property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in time is at 4:00 PM, and check-out time is at 12:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival to make arrangements.

Yes, a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle service is available at scheduled times.

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

The property is located just steps from the Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center. It is 0.2 miles from Frame Lake Trail and 0.4 miles from Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. The preferred airport, Yellowknife, NT (YZF), is approximately 3.2 miles away.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of CAD 50.00 per day. Advance request is required for rollaway beds. Cribs are not mentioned.

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