The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

Eco-certified hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center

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October 2025

November 2025

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife captures the city's unique spirit. Guests enjoy delicious meals at Traders Grill and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The welcoming atmosphere and helpful multilingual staff earn praise from visitors who appreciate the convenient 24-hour gym.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
Bar
24/7 front desk

₩324,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Tomorrow

Sep 20 - Sep 21

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

30 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

39 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

4825 49 Avenue, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R3

What's nearby

Yellowknife Veterans Memorial - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Northern Frontier Visitors Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Frame Lake Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Ragged Ass Rd - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

Yellowknife, NT (YZF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

Bluebell Eatery
‪Boston Pizza - ‬6 min walk
‪Javaroma - ‬7 min walk
Mike Marks
Quarry Restaurant

About this property

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

Eco-certified hotel

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.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and multilingual staff
ATM/banking services, a vending machine, and 9 meeting rooms

Room features

All 259 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
46-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 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

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

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

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

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

Property is also known as

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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 does it cost to stay at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

As of Sep 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife on Oct 12, 2025 start from ₩297,858, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife?

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 6:00 AM–1:00 AM at scheduled times.

Where is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife located?

Situated in Yellowknife, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center. Frame Lake Trail and Northern Arts and Cultural Centre are also within 5 minutes.

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About the neighborhood

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About this property

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

Awards and affiliations

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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