Frobisher Inn

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#1 of 4 hotels in Iqaluit
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Location
3.9 of 5 bubbles
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3.5 of 5 bubbles
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Welcome to The Frobisher Inn, the ultimate destination for comfort and convenience in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Our hotel proudly stands as the top choice for travelers and business professionals exploring Canada's northern frontier. As the largest full-service business hotel in the Eastern Arctic, we're dedicated to providing unparalleled hospitality and amenities.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Billiards
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Highchairs available
Parking
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Darts
Nightclub / DJ
Free airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Salon
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
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Non-smoking rooms
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Bay View
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ejas wrote a review Sep 2022
Calgary, Canada65 contributions59 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
I recently stayed at the Frobisher Inn on a business trip and would recommend this hotel. On the plus side, the hotel is conveniently located, there is a grocery store/pharmacy attached and the staff are fantastic. The rooms are also comfortable and updated and have nice amenities in the bathroom. My room also had a fridge, safe and microwave. However, my room needed cleaning, particularly vacuuming. The wifi is also limited (which is the way it generally is in Iqaluit) and, if you need to work, you will likely need to buy extra (2 GB costs $10).
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Date of stay: September 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Nicholas Carn, General Manager at Frobisher Inn
Responded Oct 20, 2022
Dear ejas, Thank you for your review. Guest feedback is greatly appreciated and to receive positive feedback is always our aim. I will pass your comments onto the teams, who I know will be delighted. Thank you for highlighting the deficiencies in the cleaning of your room. I will address this immediately. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Frobisher Inn when you are next in Iqaluit. Many thanks, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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Mer Schimmel wrote a review Aug 2022
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada2 contributions
Hotel's Favourite
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Loved my stay here and Jen was wonderful. After some unexpected itinerary changes she did everything she could to make the rest of my stay wonderful. I will return for sure and highly recommend for others.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Nicholas Carn, General Manager at Frobisher Inn
Responded Sep 5, 2022
Dear MerCchimmel, Thank you for your 5 bubble review. Guest feedback is greatly appreciated and to receive positive feedback is always our aim. I will pass your comments onto Jenn and Daniel, who I know will be delighted. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Frobisher Inn when you are next in Iqaluit. Many thanks, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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Marisa B wrote a review Sep 2022
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
I am a frequent guest at the Frobisher Inn and the staff always do the most to make sure I have an enjoyable stay. One of the supervisory staff Jen is always so friendly and kind.

They are great for last minute bookings, and if they don’t have a room for you they will work hard to help you find one. The rooms are always clean, and cozy and the attached businesses have everything you need close by (Booster Juice, Pharmacy, Grocery, Restaurants, Bar, Cafe, Movie Theatre - all without stepping foot outdoors)

I would definitely recommend the Frobisher Inn!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Nicholas Carn, General Manager at Frobisher Inn
Responded Oct 20, 2022
Dear 4marisaj, Thank you for your 5 bubble review. Guest feedback is greatly appreciated and to receive positive feedback is always our aim. I will pass your comments onto Jenn, who I know will be delighted. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Frobisher Inn when you are next in Iqaluit. Many thanks, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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CrazyCaper wrote a review Sep 2022
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed here September 09th-17th 2022. Decent hotel. Chronically short staffed like everywhere else. Front Desk and Housekeeping Staff work long hours, so if you need your room cleaned, make arrangements with the Front Desk.

A shout out to Leighann at the Front Desk! Halfway through my week, I was locked out of my room. The lock on my door malfunctioned. Leighann went to check out my lock and she couldn't get it unlocked. As it was 11:00pm, she called management and they quickly solved the issue and fixed the lock on my door. Thanks Leighann for helping me out! Overall it was a decent stay. Unfortunately breakfast isn't available unless you are there on a Sunday.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Nicholas Carn, General Manager at Frobisher Inn
Responded Oct 20, 2022
Dear Travelling-Caper55, Thank you for your 5 bubble review. Guest feedback is greatly appreciated and to receive positive feedback is always our aim. I will pass your comments onto Leigh Ann, who I know will be delighted. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Frobisher Inn when you are next in Iqaluit. Many thanks, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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Don P wrote a review Jul 2022
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Just got back from a month of working in Nunavut and stayed at the Frobisher Inn, Iqaluit for two nights at both ends. The rooms were clean and comfy but it was the service that gets the place five stars, especially Jen & Daniel at frontdesk. When it was time for me to go to the airport the hotel’s shuttles service was busy so they gave me a taxi voucher which saved me the cost.

Hotel’s guest WiFi is good and strong and reliable which is a blessing after you have been in the small communities. The restaurant is good but expect Nunavut prices.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Nicholas Carn, General Manager at Frobisher Inn
Responded Jul 18, 2022
Dear donpT9107KC, Thank you for your 5 bubble review. Guest feedback is greatly appreciated and to receive positive feedback is always our aim. I will pass your comments onto Jenn and Daniel, who I know will be delighted. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Frobisher Inn when you are next in Iqaluit. Many thanks, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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Travis B wrote a review Feb 2023
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I travel to Iqaliut a lot and the Frob is always the place to stay. They have two restaurants and a bar all within walking distance. A movie theatre, grocery store and a small gym all in the hotel. Local pool is only a 15 min walk away and hospital is right across the street. Everything you need for business or vacation!

Tanungin si Anna sa front desk. Siya ay napaka-kaalaman at lubos na nakakatulong sa lahat ng mga bisita
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Nicholas Carn, Owner at Frobisher Inn
Responded Mar 13, 2023
Dear TravisB1395, Thank you for your 5-bubble review. Guest feedback is important to us, so we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to review your experience. Thank you also for your personal mention of Anna; she will be delighted to receive the recognition. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to be able to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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COBFD wrote a review Feb 2023
Barrhead29 contributions9 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The Frobisher Inn is pleasant place to stay. Staff are very friendly and professional to make your stay comfortable. With it being -40 with the wind it is nice to have a restaurant, coffee bar and pub in one place. If you desire there is even a movie theatre in the complex. If you want to venture out cabs are available right outside. On check out Anna was a ray of sunshine making a person want to come back
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: The shuttle to the airport is not always available but they will give vouchers for a cab.
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Response from Nicholas Carn, Owner at Frobisher Inn
Responded Mar 13, 2023
Dear Ross526, Thank you for your 4-bubble review. Guest feedback is important to us, so we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to review your experience. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to be able to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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June Q wrote a review Aug 2023
Vancouver, Canada312 contributions136 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Didn't have much choice on hotels in Iqaluit so decided on this one even though it was nearly $300 per night. The room was nice and big however we faced a brick wall with windows. Not the best outlook and had to keep drapes drawn all the time. I hate that. The room was clean and the bathroom was clean, however, the bathroom looked tired and needed up dating. All in all the hotel was ok, but just ok. Good food in the Frob. Expensive of course. Also good food in the pub next door. This hotel is nothing special and ticked me off as no heat in the room and had to get another heater. Water was shut off and people on the front desk didn't know about it at first, nor was bottled water for the rooms offered as it was a boil advisory in effect. They should have known all this.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nicholas Carn, Owner at Frobisher Inn
Responded Sep 6, 2023
Dear pendrell, Thank you for your review. I was pleased to read you found our staff friendly and our food and beverage was good. We have noted your comments regarding the bathroom needing updating, and I am pleased to be able to inform you we have a refurbishment of the guestrooms and bathrooms starting sometime in 2024. Unfortunately the City of Iqaluit had a planned 'shut off' during your stay. This was a last minute emergency and we had signage on the front desk and on all the floors. I am pleased to tell you this was resolved within the timeframe given by the City. I hope we have the opportunity to serve you again in better circumstances. Kind regards, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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shez wrote a review Oct 2022
Ottawa, Canada1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Ten days for business at the Frob. A few hiccups with reservation but Jen, Anna and the team took care of everything! They are amazing given how incredibly busy they are! Always a smile and willing to help.

The hotel itself is older and needing a refresh in many places. My room was quiet and had had some work done. Quite comfy. Other colleagues had a difference experience.

Services at the hotel and location are great - especially when you are there for business have limited free time. Restaurants , pub, coffee shop, booster juice and groceries - all on site!

Thanks to the team for supporting our team’s stay.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Nicholas Carn, General Manager at Frobisher Inn
Responded Oct 20, 2022
Dear Scenic47169372277, Thank you for your review. Guest feedback is greatly appreciated and to receive positive feedback is always our aim. I will pass your comments onto Jenn and Anna, who I know will be delighted. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Frobisher Inn when you are next in Iqaluit. Many thanks, Nicholas Carn General Manager
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Jordan wrote a review Aug 2023
2 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Frobisher Inn was great base camp for our adventure in Iqaluit. The room was extremely spacious and clean, and provided breathtaking views of the bay and town. It featured all standard amenities along with a large jacuzzi, which was lovely after hours of hiking.

The location of the hotel couldn’t be any better, being located steps to numerous stores, museums, and restaurants. The restaurants located on-site were among the best food we tried while in Iqaluit!

What made our stay very special was the remarkable staff! Everyone was so great, answering all questions, providing helpful tips, helping us arrange taxis, etc. we had amazing interactions with Jimma, Michelle, Anna, Marjorie, Sharon, and Leigh Ann. Thank you all for a simply amazing terrific experience!
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Date of stay: August 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nicholas Carn, Owner at Frobisher Inn
Responded Sep 3, 2023
Dear Nerdcwerd, Thank you for your Review. Guest feedback is important to us and to receive positive comments such as yours is greatly appreciated. Thank you for mentioning our staff personally, I will be sure to pass on your kind words to them all. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Nicholas Carn General Manager
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Deborah M wrote a tip Mar 16
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"If you can, book and pay in advance to get a discount on the room rate."
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mikequentel wrote a tip Feb 2024
6 contributions1 helpful vote
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Iqaluit is incredibly small, so don't expect what you might get at a big city hotel. This place is good, and I would stay here again."
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Colleen M wrote a tip Nov 2023
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"They need to fix the sound the heating system makes. I warmed up my room before bedtime and then shut it right off at night ."
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William S wrote a tip Oct 2023
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Can't stress enough, double check the Inn's accounting."
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xxx x wrote a tip Jun 2023
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ample food and beverage choices within a few steps of hotel."
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C$322 - C$460 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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95
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Frequently Asked Questions about Frobisher Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Frobisher Inn?
Nearby attractions include Legislative Assembly of Nunavut (0.6 km), Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum (0.5 km), and Carvings Nunavut (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Frobisher Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Frobisher Inn?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Frobisher Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Frobisher Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Frobisher Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Granite Room at the Discovery Lodge Hotel, Black Heart Cafe, and Yummy Shawarma.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Frobisher Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Frobisher Inn have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Frobisher Inn offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Frobisher Inn have airport transportation?
Yes, Frobisher Inn offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Frobisher Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Iqaluit.
Does Frobisher Inn offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.