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About the Hotel

4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3
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Steps from Somba K'e Civic Plaza
Great
8.1
8.8
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3.9
3.6
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Located about a 5-minute walk from the Aurora Emporium Art Gallery, the 4-star smoke-free The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife offers air-conditioned rooms 1 km from The Legislative Assembly Building. A coffee bar as well as a shared lounge, barbecue grills, and a golf course can be enjoyed at this charming hotel, boasting the setting not far from the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.

Location

The hotel, with a prime location in Yellowknife, offers guests to relax by Great Slave Lake, which is situated around 1 km away. Business The Explorer is within 10 minutes' walk of YK Centre and 5 km from Yellowknife airport.

This fully serviced property is located in the vicinity of the Down to Earth Gallery.

The hotel is also only 450 m from A bus stop.

Rooms

The 152 rooms at The Explorer Hotel are equipped with comforts such as an iron and an air conditioner, as well as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are decorated with elegant furniture. Guests can enjoy views of the city from this accommodation.

Eat & Drink

2 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of The Explorer. The onsite bar has a lounge and is decorated with a fireplace. Located a few moments from this Yellowknife hotel, the bar Trapline Lounge offers a Canadian menu.

Leisure & Business

This hotel organises wedding services and a ballroom for guests' entertainment. Activities such as boating and fisheries can be arranged by the property. Business travellers are welcome to use a laptop safe and a desk provided at a business centre on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Witness the Northern Lights at Frame Lake for stunning views.
  • Savor caribou stew at the highly recommended Bullocks Bistro.
  • Discover local art at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.
  • Hike the scenic trails of Blacker Road for nature's beauty.
  • Shop for unique crafts at the Yellowknife Farmers Market on Sundays.
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The Explorer 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
Superior King Room
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub

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Facilities

The Explorer Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.5/10Review score

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Explorer Hotel Location

4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3
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4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada, X1A 2R3
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
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Japanese, Tagalog / Filipino
Year renovated:
2006
Number of floors:
8
Number of rooms:
152

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Explorer Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 136 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
80%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.4/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.5/10
Staff
8.3/10
Value for money
7.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 98 reviews
8.1/10
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