About this property
Boasting an on-site restaurant and bar, this Yellowknife hotel is located 5 km 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 centre is provided for guest use at The Hotel Explorer. A business centre 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. Fred Henne Territorial Park is 4 km away. Northern Frontier Visitors Centre is located 5 minutes’ walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Sustainability
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Donna
Australia“These were by far the most comfy beds with the best pillows of our trip for me! I always travel with my own memory foam travel pillow as most hotel pillows I’ve experienced are fluffy feather pillows that compact down to nothing and end up feeling...” 
Mary
Canada“Had a nice meal in the lounge. Appreciated the early shuttle to the airport.”- Deborah Canada“Room excellent, bed very comfortable, room quiet, staff pleasant and very helpful and shuttle was great.”
Raymond Canada“Main restaurant was great. My waitress was very caring, attentive, and great.”- Angela Canada“They put me on the top floor away from the elevators as I requested. The bed was very comfortable. The clerks were very lovely to me.”
- Sarah
United Kingdom“Restaurant was very nice, because view, pleasant staff, lovely food and fire pit. The bar was lovely too, staff very pleasant and helpful. Lovely fireplace and comfortable seating areas.” - Deirdra
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“Room and restaurant were great. Gym was pretty good. Ground-floor common area was adequate.”
- Phylis 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.”
- Miyang
South Korea“위치가 좋습니다. 마트가깝고 기념품샵도 가깝고 길 건너 옐로나이프 겨울을 느끼기 좋은 장소입니다. 특히 저녁 오로라 투어가 대부분이라 하루종일 호텔에서 보내기 좋습니다. 1층 바 겹 식당도 너무 좋구요!!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Trader's Grill
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Trapline
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
