Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734
  • Goblin Valley State Park
  • Capitol Reef National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Mars Desert Research Center
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, Accessible

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and coffee shop/cafe
This smoke-free motel features 3 restaurants, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a corner/local shop are on-site.
Whispering Sands Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Whispering Sands Motel's great location. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Dining options include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop
  • Amenities include convenience store, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and nice bathrooms
  • 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Mars Desert Research Center and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Capitol Reef National Park
There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Whispering Sands Motel also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This Hanksville motel is smoke free.

Whispering Sands Motel has 3 restaurants on site.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent spot in Hanksville
Loved the room with both a desk and an easy chair. Room service every day. Had all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hanksville Utah.
I liked the Whispering sands. Great hikes close by and the hotel was quiet and nurturing for a great few days in Utah's beautiful country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a Hotel!
This is a gem of a hotel!! It was one of the nicests ones we stayed at during our 8 day trip to utah. Renovated and clean. Loved the soaking tub after a lot of hiking. Id stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sabra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great option for a remote area
It seemed like it had recent upgrades - vinyl flooring and newer bath. Clean (what they can keep clean with the sand blowing in) and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tianyu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super nice and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ample accommodations and probably the nicest in Hanksville. Comfortable and clean. Close to Capitol Reef NP and Goblin Valley State Park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MC

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greta place for the night. Was a bit noisy with other guests hanging around outside but the heating unit drowned them out. Easy check in/out. Good restaurant recommended by front desk staff (Duke's). We couldn't get the TV to work and the office was closed by the time we realized.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri, North Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of hiking trails around the property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again.
We had a great stay in one of the bungalows adjoining the main building. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT, Bend

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited options in Hanksville, but the Whispering Sands is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jd miller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Glenmoore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after visiting Capitol Reef National Park, and before heading to Moab to visit Canyonland and Arches. The town and motel were very convenient for this one night stayover. It's about a 40 minute drive out of Capitol Reef, in the direction of Moab. The room was newly renovated, so everything was new. The town is small with nothing around it. It has everything you would need for a short stay: a few restaurants to choose from, a gas station and convenient store. The staff was very friendly. For this type of stay, I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & room were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good accomodation, we were visiting nature parks near here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all if it was oerfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES, Montrose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whispering Sands Motel was a pleasant surprise. Clean rooms, comfortable bed, and nice pillows. Had a ice machine which allowed us to add more ice to our coolers. Best place to eat was Dukes Slick Rock Grill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024