The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is a 3.5-star independent hotel located in the heart of Yellowknife, NT. Guests are positioned just steps from the Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Northern Frontier Visitors Center, with Frame Lake Trail and the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre each within a five-minute walk. The property's downtown location has earned a 4.7/5 rating from guests for convenience and accessibility to the city's attractions.

The hotel offers 259 air-conditioned rooms, including three suites, each furnished with a pillowtop bed and premium bedding. Rooms feature 46-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming, refrigerators, microwaves, and complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guest ratings for room comfort average 4.2/5.

Dining options include Traders Grill, the hotel's restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and brunch, alongside a bar and lounge for drinks. Weekday buffet breakfast is available for a fee from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with room service available during limited hours. The property features a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, complimentary wireless internet, and free self-parking. Additional amenities include a business center, conference space spanning 7,200 square feet across nine meeting rooms, a ballroom, and wedding services. A communal living room and coffee and tea station are available to guests.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to 11:00 AM, with checkout at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome for an additional $20 per night on the second floor, with a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. The hotel is smoke-free and fully accessible, with wheelchair-accessible parking and pathways throughout the property.

5 minutes to the hotel

Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Complimentary Parking

• 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

• 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. If driving, please contact this property in advance for more information (e.g., directions). Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets are welcome.

• Pets Allowed - Yes $20.00 per night additional fee applies, must be on the 2nd floor

• Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CA$18 to 32.00 per person Pet fee: CA$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: CA$50 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• 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.
• This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.