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Reviews of The Explorer Hotel 4 stars

4825 49th Avenue, X1A 2R3 Yellowknife, Canada

#10 of 17 hotels in Yellowknife

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 95 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would be nice to have 2 people on the front desk at times. There was an issue with the reservation of the person in front of me and it took half an hour to get it resolved so that I could take my turn to check in. And I had checked in online. That didn't seem to speed things along at all. I have stayed at other hotels where if I check in online, they send a digital door code so that I can just arrive and go to my room without having to 'check in' with a person. This would be more efficient.

    Had a nice meal in the lounge. Appreciated the early shuttle to the airport.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gym needed cleaning. Floor was quite dirty.

    Room excellent, bed very comfortable, room quiet, staff pleasant and very helpful and shuttle was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location good staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    7.0
    A good place to stay, if expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A better than adequate place to stay in a town without many other choices. Comfortable, decent bar and restaurant and helpful staff. Let's be honest, you don't come to Yellowknife to stay in your hotel room. It was a welcome bonus to have a nice one when we needed it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food's expensive The walls are thin

    Nice property, easy access

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    7.0
    Generally room very comfortable and would go back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vending machines don’t work so could not get water or ice. Staff appeared not to be aware of this. There was NO laundry service

    The location was very good. Central to town

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    8.0
    Clean, tidy lovely views and right in town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with another area in hotel, not in the reception. A room away from bedroom to talk, read, play games & With tea and coffee. Could do with a shop or more venting machine, so as not to have to go outside (very cold) to purchase items.

    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.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Restaurant hours: Need to have a 6:00 am opening for breakfast!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice and clean

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    9.0
    A comfortable stay in Yellowknife
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    On my floor I counted a dozen room service trays left abandoned in the corridor outside rooms. The hotel doesn't appear to have enough staff to collect trays once finished. It really brought the hotel down and leaving empty trays around could attract rodents.

    The room was well furnished and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. The bar and restaurant were nice. The wifi worked well and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a lot of bird poo on the window.

    Location was perfect. Airport shuttle was convenient

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated. Needs some work. Cleaning staff propped open doors for long periods

    Very close to downtown

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were a lot of guests smoking right outside the front door, they would walk in and get in the elevator stinking of smoke - even with my mask on, the smell was overpowering.

    I loved the restaurant, service staff were friendly and helpful. Ruby was a pleasure to speak with.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff could be more friendly and welcoming

    The rooms are nice a spacious, beds are comfortable and I like the location and the restaurant is lovely.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2021

    8.0
    Better than expected for Yellowknife.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    For 2 of the 8 nights there was a lot of noise from an adjacent room interrupting our sleep. The front desk staff were not very friendly.

    Overall, I was very impressed with the hotel. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The room service prices and food portions were good value

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2021

    8.0
    Nice quiet stay despite COVID lockdown!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress sags a bit and too soft.

    Nice hotel and good facilities. Good airport shuttle. Otherwise excellent stay despite during vicious lockdown. I requested high floor with a nice view to the North and they honoured it.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2021

    8.0
    Nice hotel in city centre, great views and decent facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Had some issues with no one answering the phone...not sure why but happened twice.

    The view looking south is great. Photo is from room 835 .Gym was very good.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2021

    9.0
    It was a good stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking on top of the hill was crowded, patrons were not parking properly

    I like the front desk service,it was fast n friendly

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2021

    8.0
    My toddler had the best “stay-vacation”
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outdoors seems a little shabby and uncared for. And the parking lot is awful for space. I did not like how the driveway drove up and how you weren’t able to tell if the upper lot was full

    The service and the room were excellent!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2021

    9.0
    My favourite stay in Yellowknief
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable, clean and very good room size

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities are starting to deteriorate. The comfortless of the bed, pillows etc.. is not worth the value of money paid anymore. Most of all, the cleanliness is not at par. The carpets are dilapidated, smelly. Feels like the rooms are quickly cleaned.

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    6.0
    Overpriced and tired rooms.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was tired, bathroom was dated and given the price it did not represent value for money. Whilst it is the nicest hotel in Yellowknife, it would be the worst in any other town.

    Room was big, gym facility was very well equipped and spacious.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Main restaurant was great. My waitress was very caring, attentive, and great.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    10
    Warm welcome and comfortable stay at the Explorer
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I couldn't get hooked up to the wifi. I tried 2 different laptops and my phone. The wifi connection in that room may be precarious.

    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.

    Stayed in February 2023

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