The Explorer Hotel
About this hotel
Nestled in Yellowknife, this charming hotel for R 2,218 per night is a great option for your next vacation. 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym / Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Yellowknife
Reviews
4.0/5.0
Good(118 Reviews)
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10.0
Staff were friendly and helpful.
3.0
I didn’t find a shampoo when I arrived and I haven’t had support to get it.
I left a vest forget it there and I couldn’t find the way to get t back.
My bed was just to covered, it wasn’t made it well.
1.0
I did not living in there those days why do you charge me
I was living there 28 29 of Oct, why di you charge me one more time? the food is awful and expensive
8.0
nice and clean
6.0
it was good! lounge and restaurant
no free breakfast provided,doesn’t have a pool,room isn’t spacious
5.0
We stayed twice in three weeks. Nice view of the lake which we requested. First stay was better with more amenities that worked. Location great.
Second stay, the hair dryer did not work properly, there is no bath mat, there was no safe in the room , no bathroom sink drain stopper, the WORST thick pillows (very uncomfortable) and the electrical bar to charge items was dead. I gave the front desk a list and none were repaired or fixed by the time we left. . The attitude was not encouraging. Our first morning buffet was inadequate. All the serving dishes were cold and empty. I had to ask the waitress to replenish the dishes so we could eat. The second time we ordered off the menu and it was quite good and hot (tho the fruit was old). We had the same waitress twice and she was very nice and efficient. We had a baggage problem with Air Canada . Certainly not the hotel's fault but as I was checking out and returning 12 days later , I had zero confidence that the staff would be on top of my baggage issue (if delivered to the hotel while we were canoeing). I asked when I returned and there was no message in my record even tho I had left them a detailed note. No one seemed to care much and I was just passed along with a non specific response. SO, you asked - this was our experience. The room needed repair .
6.0
Friendly staff; late check-in / check-out
One of two elevators was marked out of service, the second one broke down at check out. Guests had to figure out what happened and then haul their luggage via stairs (me from 5th floor). Posting signs by elevator call buttons on each floor, notifying guests of the outage, would have been appreciated.
7.0
Location was perfect. Airport shuttle was convenient
There was a lot of bird poo on the window.
8.0
Bed was comfortable. Location was good.
Face cloth was dirty and had snot on it.
Front desk was slow.
7.0
Very close to downtown
Dated. Needs some work. Cleaning staff propped open doors for long periods
10.0
Stunning views over the lake, town is a few minutes walk. Free parking. Staff are super helpful.
There is nothing to dislike
8.0
I loved the restaurant, service staff were friendly and helpful. Ruby was a pleasure to speak with.
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.
10.0
friendly and helpful staff
8.0
The rooms are nice a spacious, beds are comfortable and I like the location and the restaurant is lovely.
Staff could be more friendly and welcoming
5.0
Convenient downtown location.
Not enough towels or pillows provided - had to ask for more. Facial tissue almost empty and no extra box provided. No top sheet on bed - I found this unexpected and inappropriate. With just a comforter my sleep was either too hot or too cold.
8.0
Overall, I was very impressed with the hotel. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The room service prices and food portions were good value
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.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Yellowknife?
The average price for a rental in Yellowknife is R 2,215 per night. This rental is R 3 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Explorer Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Explorer Hotel pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Explorer Hotel?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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