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

Book on our site

Up to 10% cheaper

than Booking.com

Key details

About the Hotel

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

View all

Select your room type

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

Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

room details

Check Prices

Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

room details

Check Prices

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Yellowknife400 m

Airports

Yellowknife (YZF) 5.7 km

Rae Lakes (YRA) 105.8 km

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
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
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
CD player
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

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

Map view

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

City landmarks

Museum

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

650 m

3513 Ingraham Dr sits on The Rock

Bush Pilots Monument

1.9 km

Public Building

The Legislative Assembly Building

970 m

Gallery

Down to Earth Gallery

1.4 km

Gallery

Gallery of the Midnight Sun

1.4 km

Niven Lake

820 m

Yellowknife

Old Town

1.9 km

Park

Snowking's Winter Festival

1.5 km

Frame Lake

1.0 km

3607 Franklin Ave

Old Town Yellowknife

1.6 km

Park

Tincan Hill Recreation Area

2.0 km

Frame Lake Trail Head

2.1 km

361 Old Airport Rd

Bristol Monument

2.3 km

邮政编码

Yellowknife Welcome Sign

2.3 km

Island

Latham Island Park

2.4 km

Park

Reid Lake Territorial Park

3.0 km

Park

Hidden Lake Territorial Park

3.0 km

Ingraham Trail

Prospector Trail Scenic Viewpoint

2.9 km

Cameron River Crossing Territorial Park Am Ingraham Trail

Cameron River Ramparts

4.0 km

Long Lake

3.9 km

Kam Lake

4.1 km

30km von Yellowknife entfernt

Prelude Lake Territorial Park

4.3 km

Park

Fred Henne Territorial Park

4.3 km

Yellowknife

Giant Mine

4.8 km

Nearby

Gallery

Northern Images

330 m

Public Building

Yellowknife City Hall & Park

420 m

4701 Franklin Avenue

Aurora Emporium Art Gallery

380 m

Shopping Area

Centre Square Mall

550 m

Amusement Park

Somba K'e park

410 m

Park

Sombe K'e Civic Plaza

570 m

Restaurants

Traders Grill

50 m

4825 49th Ave

Trapline Lounge

40 m

4825 49th Ave

Flavour Trader

190 m

4750 48 Street Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center

The Black Knight Pub

260 m

4910-49th Street

Elke's Table

200 m

4911 47 St

Quarry Restaurant + Lounge

80 m

4571 48 St Chateau Nova

Mark's Restaurant

290 m

51st St & 50th Ave

Sushi North

410 m

4910 50th Ave 200

Coyote's Bistro on Franklin

410 m

4511 50th Ave 2nd Floor

Savannah"s Family Restaurant

400 m

4910 Franklin Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great value for money

Beautiful view

Issues with dining

Empty cafe

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.3

Service

8.5

Dining

7.0

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was amazing! The rooms were clean, cozy, and offered a beautiful view. The service was top-notch, with the friendliest and most professional staff. The location was perfect, allowing easy access to downtown and nearby attractions. The dining experience was great, with delicious food and convenient parking. However, there were some issues with the empty cafe and cold dishes. Overall, it was a fantastic experience with great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The room I stayed in was very clean, quite quiet, and had a beautiful view. It was spacious with plenty of room to move around.

Service

9.0

The staff at the hotel are always friendly and accommodating, making my stay very pleasant.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect for me, allowing easy access to downtown and nearby attractions. It was ideal even in the very cold temperatures.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was a mix. The food was tasty and delicious, but there were issues with empty and cold dishes that needed replenishing.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were convenient and well-maintained, offering a comfortable stay.

Great value for money

Issues with dining

Paul

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.6/10

The hotel rooms are clean, spacious, and equipped with one of the best thermostats I've ever used in a hotel. However, our room's proximity to the elevator made it quite loud. The service here is outstanding, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a pleasurable stay, even making a handicapped parking spot available when needed. The location is excellent for exploring downtown, with great restaurants just a short walk away. The dining experience was fantastic, offering big and clean rooms, though lacking in salad options. Overall, a wonderful stay with some minor noise disturbances in the room.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and presented well, spacious, and had excellent thermostats.

Service

9.0

The service was the friendliest and most professional, with staff being caring, attentive, and great.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is great for exploring downtown with excellent nearby restaurants.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was fantastic with big and clean rooms, although lacking salad options.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers great amenities and facilities for a comfortable stay.

friendly staff

noise disturbances

Arthur

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers modern and silent ventilation, a definite improvement compared to window-mounted systems, though some areas like bathrooms and lighting could use updating. The rooms are spacious with good wifi but show some wear and tear.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms have modern and silent ventilation, better than window-mounted systems, spacious with good wifi but showing some wear and tear.

Service

8.0

The service at the hotel represented cultural diversity, was friendly and responsive, except for a late-night notification of limited service hours.

Location

9.0

The hotel is nicely situated on top of a hill with a beautiful view, close to the supermarket and walking distance to downtown, allowing for convenient access to museums and other attractions. However, the winter grit outside caused some inconvenience.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with tasty options, but a bit on the expensive side. Parking was convenient, and the food was delicious, especially during lunch.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a variety of facilities, including room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance.

convenient location

wear and tear

George

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.6/10

The hotel offers spacious and exceptionally clean rooms, with great service and an excellent location near downtown Yellowknife. The dining experience is satisfactory, and the facilities meet expectations.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are bright, clean, cozy, and spacious, exceeding expectations in size and cleanliness.

Service

9.0

The staff exhibited great and friendly customer service, enhancing the overall stay experience.

Location

10.0

The hotel is excellently located near downtown Yellowknife, allowing easy access to various attractions and sights.

Dining

7.0

The dining options are satisfactory, offering a decent variety without major concerns.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided are sufficient for a comfortable stay, meeting basic needs adequately.

Spacious Rooms

Dining Variety

David

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.4/10

The hotel rooms are in need of some updating but provide standard amenities. The service was quick and helpful. The location is perfect for exploring the area and engaging in various activities. The dining experience had some downsides. Overall, a comfortable stay with room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms looked tired and could use some updating, but they were spacious and equipped with standard items.

Service

8.0

The staff were quick and helpful, particularly in assisting guests with their belongings.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for accessing various attractions and activities, including restaurants, grocery stores, and lake parks.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were a bit disappointing, with some cold dishes that needed replenishing.

Facilities

7.0

Jackie

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were recently updated and had a great view, although it got ridiculously hot at night. The service was top-notch, especially when it came to overseeing my luggage. The location was perfect for exploring the city, and the dining experience was very satisfying. The facilities were well-maintained, making my stay quite enjoyable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms received an update and had a great view, but they would get too warm during the night.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and welcoming, although I couldn't get help with my baggage issue as I booked through Expedia.

Location

9.0

The hotel is very central, conveniently close to downtown and key attractions. The view from the grill room is fantastic, plus it's within walking distance to bus stops and eateries.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was very good, with tasty regional dishes and convenient parking. However, some dishes were cold and needed replenishing, which was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were in great condition, enhancing my overall experience.