The Explorer Hotel

4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada - Aurora viewing location

Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, the fully serviced The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife is 17 minutes' walk from Gallery of the Midnight Sun and only 400 metres from the Aurora Emporium Art Gallery. One will enjoy a lounge bar or a shared lounge, barbecue grills, and a golf course, while the 4-star hotel also boasts prime setting not far from the well-laid-out Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Museum.

Location

YK Centre is located within 5 minutes' walk of this charming hotel, and Yellowknife airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away. You'll be 1 km from Great Slave Lake. The Explorer Yellowknife is in the vicinity of Snowking's Winter Festival. The nearest bus stop is A about 5 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a laptop-compatible safe, free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea making facilities. The Explorer Hotel has elegant furniture and carpeted flooring. Guests can take advantage of views of the lake.

Food & Drinks

The property features 2 restaurants onsite. Trapline Lounge, located fairly close to the hotel, will spoil you with Canadian cuisine.

Leisure & Activities

Such entertainment events as wedding services and a ballroom arranged at this smoke-free accommodation. Business The Explorer provides such sport activities as boating and fisheries. Other on-site facilities include a business centre along with a laptop safe and a photocopier.

Why choose The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife

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  • Signature suites with breathtaking views

  • Unique dining experiences with local cuisine

  • Excellent location for Aurora Borealis sightings

  • Equipped fitness center for guests

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park

Shuttle

  • Free airport shuttle

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business facilities

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Children's menu

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00

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From USD 173 per night
Check-in 4 Feb 2026
Check-out 5 Feb 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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    4825 49Th Avenue, Yellowknife, Canada

    Important information
    The Explorer Hotel
    Check-in:
    from 16:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 11:00