Title: The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Hotel in Yellowknife with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77100/77093/1d240662.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Creator video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/DF98F75553398A89479D5530ECB05DB5/c6761206-6808-4dfc-bde9-7148b4872a8e-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77100/77093/626b4d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77100/77093/85dee247.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77100/77093/c5bbef30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - - - Gym - Bar - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 28 - Oct. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=77093&PinnedHotelID=77093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=77093&PinnedHotelID=77093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 29 - Oct. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=77093&PinnedHotelID=77093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=77093&PinnedHotelID=77093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=77093&PinnedHotelID=77093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=77093&PinnedHotelID=77093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=77093&PinnedHotelID=77093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=77093&PinnedHotelID=77093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77100/77093/de933294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed 9.4 Exceptional 26 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Pillowtop bed - 420 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77100/77093/85ce6dca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 9.2 Wonderful 20 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Pillowtop bed - 323 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYellowknife-Hotels-The-Explorer-Hotel-Yellowknife.h77093.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYellowknife-Hotels-The-Explorer-Hotel-Yellowknife.h77093.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C62.45666%2C-114.37199&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fstc5DHtEhiVxUE6XpC4WK0vzqg=) 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 - ‬5 min walk - ‪Boston Pizza - ‬6 min walk - ‪Black Knight Pub - ‬2 min walk - ‪Javaroma - ‬7 min walk - ‪Mike Marks - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Property highlights 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), a banquet hall, and 9 meeting rooms - A computer station, a reception hall, and luggage storage 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. ## Similar properties ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13450000/13444200/13444164/53d69f54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chateau Nova Yellowknife Yellowknife - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 1,108 reviews CA $246 CA $268 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=13444164&PinnedHotelID=13444164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1710000/1709300/1709209/7d173696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nova Inn Yellowknife Yellowknife - 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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 ### More - 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 ### More - 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 Explorer Hotel Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Explorer Yellowknife Hotel Explorer The Explorer Yellowknife The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Hotel The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Yellowknife The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife Hotel Yellowknife ## 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 Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife on Nov 8, 2025 start from CA $280.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Yellowknife-Hotels-The-Explorer-Hotel-Yellowknife.h77093.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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