The Explorer Hotel

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The Explorer Hotel

Name: The Explorer Hotel
Address: 4825 49 Avenue, Yellowknife-NT, canada
Telephone: 353818882077
Rating: 3.9

yellowknife nt, canada

About The Explorer Hotel

location

This hotel warmly welcomes guests in Yellowknife.

facility

The hotel has a lift and features 187 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The hotel offers a number of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Film lovers are sure to find just what they're looking for in the cinema's listings. There are a number of shops as well. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for no extra charge. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service and a hotel shuttle bus. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business centre offers a fax machine.

rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, satellite television, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

sport

There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including cycling/mountain biking, golf, fishing, canoeing, skiing, a gym and hiking. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children.

meals

The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Amenities at The Explorer Hotel

Facilities (12)

Air conditioningLobbyCurrency ExchangeConference RoomRoom ServiceLaundry ServicePetsElevator/ LiftLaundryParkingSmoking roomsWifi

Business Center and Conferences (1)

Business Center

Common Area (1)

Reception

General Services (5)

ConciergeLuggage storageMultilingual StaffWake-up Call / ServiceWheelchair

Hotel Type (1)

Family-friendly Hotel

Hygiene (1)

Gym/ Fitness centre

Meals (5)

Breakfast BuffetBreakfast ServedContinental BreakfastBarRestaurant

Object Information (1)

Fax

Outdoor Activities and Sports (2)

Outdoor sportsSkiing

Payment (1)

ATM

Room Facilities (6)

ShowerBathtubHairdryerTVRoom serviceToiletries

Security (2)

Fire extinguishersSecurity Guard

Sport/Entertainment (3)

GymGolfEvents

Transfers (1)

Airport Transfers

Location

Yellowknife, Yellowknife-NT, Canada

4825 49 Avenue

Check-in from 4:00 PM · Check-out by 11:00 AM

Yellowknife, Yellowknife-NT, Canada

4825 49 Avenue

Check-in from 4:00 PM · Check-out by 11:00 AM

User Rating & Reviews

3.9

Good

771 reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent264
Very Good306
Average132
Poor26
Terrible43

Recent Reviews: 771

User: dvjp3GB
Trip type: Friends getaway
The restaurant was the worst part of the hotel. Plus one elevator only
10 Oct 2026
The room was comfortable. We were in the hotel for 5 nights. Had very little interaction with the hotel staff. Nice view from upper floor room. The main problems were that there is just one elevator for a large hotel. There were long wait times for it. And being on an upper floor made using the stairs not possible. The other thing was the restaurant. It had fairly mediocre food. We could not eat s… The room was comfortable. We were in the hotel for 5 nights. Had very little interaction with the hotel staff. Nice view from upper floor room. The main problems were that there is just one elevator for a large hotel. There were long wait times for it. And bei…
User: Sandy S
Trip type: Friends getaway
Comfortable but nothing special
08 Oct 2026
Except for the taxidermied polar bear in the lobby, it seemed like a standard mid-range hotel -- comfortable room, but nothing special. Considering that this was a convention hotel, it was odd that it had only one elevator and that guests were asked NOT to take their luggage on it.Except for the taxidermied polar bear in the lobby, it seemed like a standard mid-range hotel -- comfortable room, but nothing special. Considering that this was a convention hotel, it was odd that it had only one elevator and that guests were asked NOT to tak…
User: R619VLalisonw
Trip type: Friends getaway
Great Experience
20 Sep 2026
Had a lovely stay at the Explorer Hotel. Room was spacious, very clean and beds were extremely comfortable.Had a lovely stay at the Explorer Hotel. Room was spacious, very clean and beds were extremely comfortable.
User: JJ503
Trip type: Couples
Pluses and minuses
18 Sep 2026
Pluses: the hotel is in a convenient location, a short walk to an excellent supermarket (Independent Grocer), and to interesting sites such as the Legislative Assembly and Northwest Cultural Center. The room (standard king room) was spacious, and had a Keurig coffee maker (excellent coffee to start the day!). Minuses: the hotel shuttle does not meet arrival flights, contrary to what's stated on th… Pluses: the hotel is in a convenient location, a short walk to an excellent supermarket (Independent Grocer), and to interesting sites such as the Legislative Assembly and Northwest Cultural Center. The room (standard king room) was spacious, and had a Keurig…
User: TwoCavaliers
Trip type: Solo travel
Best Place to Stay in Yellowknife
06 Sep 2026
While I haven't stayed elsewhere, it would be difficult to top the Explorer for its amenities, quality and location -- an easy 2-minute walk to downtown Yellowknife. Also close to museums and other sites. They do tend to send a LOT of emails ahead of time, which I just got used to. Very kind staff, and the hotel shuttle is especially welcome. They meet every arriving flight (not that there are too… While I haven't stayed elsewhere, it would be difficult to top the Explorer for its amenities, quality and location -- an easy 2-minute walk to downtown Yellowknife. Also close to museums and other sites. They do tend to send a LOT of emails ahead of time, whi…

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