Nova Inn Yellowknife vs The Explorer Hotel

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Nova Inn Yellowknife

★★★ 3-Star
7.4 71
Yellowknife
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The Explorer Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
8.1 260
Yellowknife
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.4 (71)
8.2 (270)
Booking.com
6.9 (340)
8.2 (96)
Expedia
7.4 (893)
8.6 (646)
Overall Average
7.4 (1,304)
8.1 (1,012)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nova Inn Yellowknife The Explorer Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the central location for easy access to downtown and aurora tours + Rooms are clean with comfy beds and pillows, repeated across sites
+ Staff friendliness is repeatedly mentioned across sites + Free airport shuttle and proximity to downtown/supermarket praised for convenience
+ Microwave and fridge make self-cooking convenient + Restaurant food and lounge atmosphere get positive mentions
+ Airport shuttle is useful per reviews + Staff friendliness is commonly noted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Facilities are outdated and worn, repeated complaints - Elevators small or broken leading to long waits and luggage hassle repeated
- Thin walls let in upstairs noise or fridge sounds - Some rooms have poor soundproofing with corridor/pipe noise
- Some reviews note cleanliness issues and poor staff attitude - Dated facilities like shower curtains or sagging beds noted

Recommended For

Aurora tour travelers Business travelers Budget short-stay guests

Recommended For

Aurora Tour Travelers Families Couples

Guest Reviews

Nova Inn Yellowknife

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Clean, warm, safe basic stay. Downtown central, walkable to everything, friendly staff. Great airport shuttle.

Trip.com 9.0 Family

Good city access, fine for aurora tours. Microwave convenient.

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Supermarket 5min walk. Clean room, good hot shower.

Agoda 10.0 Business

Clean room, polite staff. Good location.

Agoda 6.0 Couple

Budget hotel, usable basics.

Old building, worn furniture, thin walls.

The Explorer Hotel

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Beds and pillows most comfy on trip

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Clean room good location great restaurants

Bathroom door stuck

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Clean room very helpful staff

Trip.com 8.5 Friends

Near shopping center and park convenient

Trip.com 9.0 Solo

Great 7F view clean near supermarket

Small elevator long wait

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.4km

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