The Eldorado is a 40-room hotel at 902 Third Avenue, in the heart of Dawson City and a short walk from the Yukon River and local shops and restaurants. Travel Yukon lists it as open year round, which matters in a town where many places close for the winter. Room types include Queen, two Queens, a Jacuzzi suite and an annex room with two doubles. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and free Wi-Fi. The Bonanza Dining Room serves breakfast and lunch, the Sluice Box Lounge serves drinks and there is a covered deck for summer evenings. Pets are welcome in designated rooms, parking is free and a free airport shuttle runs by request. There is no pool or hot tub, which is normal for the town.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in central Dawson, so the historic district, the Visitor Information Centre and the waterfront are all walkable. The airport is about a 15-minute drive, and the free airport shuttle, which runs by request, handles that, so tell the hotel your flight when you book. For the goldfields, Tombstone or the Midnight Dome you will need a vehicle or a tour, which the hotel can help you arrange.
Rooms and facilities
The room types are Queen, 2 Queen, Jacuzzi Suite and Annex 2 Double, so there is something for couples, friends and small families. The rooms are air-conditioned, which is a welcome extra on the warmest July days, and each has a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a mini-fridge. The Bonanza Dining Room serves breakfast and lunch, so plan dinner elsewhere in town, and the Sluice Box Lounge is useful after a cold day or an aurora night. In summer the covered deck is a pleasant place to sit.
Who it suits and good to know: it suits first-time visitors who want a central, well-run base, couples, and anyone who needs to be open in winter for the northern lights. Check-in is at 3 pm and check-out at 11 am, and early check-in or late check-out can carry a fee, so ask by phone or email. The Eldorado is one of the Coast Hotels in Dawson, alongside The Downtown and the seasonal Midnight Sun, and the three share the area around Third Avenue.
Why stay here
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free airport shuttle on request
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Bonanza Dining Room (breakfast and lunch)
- ✓Sluice Box Lounge
- ✓Covered summer deck
- ✓Mini-fridge in rooms
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms
Good questions
Is the Eldorado open in winter?+
Travel Yukon lists it as open year round, so it is a good base for the northern lights. Confirm dates with the hotel when you book.
Is there a restaurant?+
Yes, the Bonanza Dining Room serves breakfast and lunch, and the Sluice Box Lounge serves drinks. Plan dinner elsewhere in town.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
Yes, a free airport shuttle runs by request. The airport is about a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
