The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3

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3.7

“The hotel's location is perfect for walking around Yellowknife and easily accessing nearby attractions.”view full review

The Explorer Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Yellowknife, features comfortable rooms and exceptional dining options along with meeting facilities. Known for its spectacular views of the Aurora Borealis, this hotel provides a warm atmosphere with amenities like a fireplace and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Explorer Hotel include Superior Rooms with pillowtop mattresses and family-friendly configurations. The hotel also features Signature Suites, which offer an elegant living area and kitchenette, perfect for guests seeking more space and comfort.

Dining Options

Dining options include Trader's Grill, which serves Northern dishes like grilled Arctic Char and Bison Ribeye. Guests can unwind at the Trapline Lounge, enjoying meals and drinks beside a fireplace, making it a casual spot for relaxation.

Business & Events

The hotel offers 6000 square feet of meeting space suitable for corporate events and group gatherings. With a dedicated Event Manager, The Explorer Hotel ensures that all meetings are well-supported and seamlessly executed.

Activities & Local Area

Guests of The Explorer Hotel have direct access to various outdoor activities including dogsledding and fishing. Nearby landmarks include Somba K'e Park and the Aurora Emporium Art Gallery, enriching the local experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

2 persons

345 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Superior King Room

2 persons

360 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

room details

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Good Restaurant

“The restaurant offered a amazing view while enjoying a delicious meal, complemented by a cozy fire pit that made the atmosphere truly special.” view full review

Wonderful Water View

“Our first stay included a stunning water view from the room, which added a serene touch to our experience and made our stay even more nice.” view full review

Efficient Shuttle Service

“The early shuttle to the airport was a lifesaver, allowing us to start our day without any stress or worry about missing our flight.” view full review

Accessible Features

“The hotel provided excellent accessibility features that ensured a comfortable stay for everyone, enhancing the overall experience for all guests.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Free airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3

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4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3

City landmarks

Museum

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

2200 ft

Landmark

Bush Pilots Monument

1.2 mi

Public Building

The Legislative Assembly Building

3200 ft

Gallery

Down to Earth Gallery

4600 ft

Gallery

Gallery of the Midnight Sun

4600 ft

Landmark

Niven Lake

2700 ft

Landmark

Old Town

1.2 mi

Park

Snowking's Winter Festival

4900 ft

Landmark

Frame Lake

3500 ft

Landmark

Old Town Yellowknife

1.0 mi

Park

Tincan Hill Recreation Area

1.2 mi

Landmark

Frame Lake Trail Head

1.3 mi

Landmark

Bristol Monument

1.4 mi

Landmark

Yellowknife Welcome Sign

1.4 mi

Island

Latham Island Park

1.5 mi

Park

Reid Lake Territorial Park

1.9 mi

Park

Hidden Lake Territorial Park

1.9 mi

Landmark

Prospector Trail Scenic Viewpoint

1.8 mi

Landmark

Cameron River Ramparts

2.5 mi

Landmark

Long Lake

2.4 mi

Landmark

Kam Lake

2.5 mi

Landmark

Prelude Lake Territorial Park

2.7 mi

Park

Fred Henne Territorial Park

2.7 mi

Landmark

Giant Mine

3.0 mi

Nearby

Gallery

Northern Images

1100 ft

Public Building

Yellowknife City Hall & Park

1400 ft

4701 Franklin Avenue

Aurora Emporium Art Gallery

1300 ft

Shopping Area

Centre Square Mall

1900 ft

Amusement Park

Somba K'e park

1400 ft

Park

Sombe K'e Civic Plaza

1900 ft

Restaurants

Traders Grill

200 ft

4825 49th Ave

Trapline Lounge

200 ft

4825 49th Ave

Flavour Trader

700 ft

4750 48 Street Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center

The Black Knight Pub

900 ft

4910-49th Street

Elke's Table

700 ft

4911 47 St

Quarry Restaurant + Lounge

300 ft

4571 48 St Chateau Nova

Mark's Restaurant

1000 ft

51st St & 50th Ave

Sushi North

1400 ft

4910 50th Ave 200

Coyote's Bistro on Franklin

1400 ft

4511 50th Ave 2nd Floor

Savannah"s Family Restaurant

1400 ft

4910 Franklin Ave

Getting around

City Centre

Yellowknife5 min · 1400 ft

Airports

Yellowknife Airport (YZF)9 min · 3.5 mi

Rae Lakes, NT (YRA)159 min · 65.8 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Tagalog / Filipino

Year renovated:

2006

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

152

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The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Business & Events

Activities & Local Area

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Room decor

Location

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