The Explorer Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

Boasting an on-site restaurant and bar, this Yellowknife hotel is located 3.1 mi from Yellowknife Airport. Free WiFi is offered in all guest rooms. A free airport shuttle is provided. A cable TV is featured in all air-conditioned rooms at The Explorer Hotel. A desk and seating area are included. Traders Grill restaurant offers daily dining options featuring American cuisine. Guests can also relax by the fireplace in the Trapline Lounge after a day’s exploring. A fitness center is provided for guest use at The Hotel Explorer. A business center is available. A cash machine is located on-site for added convenience. Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures offers boating, fishing, and Northern Lights trips and is located 4 minutes' drive from the hotel. Ferd Henne Territorial Park is 2.5 mi away. Northern Frontier Visitors Center is located 5 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Deirdra
United States United States
“Location is very close to airport and walkable to dinner, grocery, museums, etc. nice view over the water. Good breakfast. Reliable airport shuttle”
Leslie
United States United States
“Room and restaurant were great. Gym was pretty good. Ground-floor common area was adequate.”
Phylis
United States United States
“I love the size of the room. The location is good because rooms have terrific views. The staff were friendly and helpful. Shoutout to Kat at checkin, and Manual who manned the night shift at the front desk.”
Nicole
Canada Canada
“Close to amenities like shoppers, clean and fresh looking, nice view”
Patrick
United States United States
“Room was nice. The location of the restaurant was also very relaxing with the snow scenery in the background. All the hotel staff were pretty friendly.”
Suzanne
Canada Canada
“The Explorer Hotel is always a good stay. It is fairly pricey, but the hotel is nice and the staff are always friendly.”
Ellen
Canada Canada
“Comfy hotel walking distance to a lot of amenities and great view from higher floors.”
Chris
Canada Canada
“Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant was outstanding, especially the Northern specialties.”
Antonijevic
Australia Australia
“The hotel is perfectly located in a central area, making it convenient to explore. The staff were wonderful, friendly, and very helpful throughout our stay. The rooms are clean, comfortable and very clean.”
Arsene
Canada Canada
“The cards required to operate the elevators were a plus”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Trader's Grill
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Trapline
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of The Explorer Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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