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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property

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Welcome to a scenic retreat with a mountain view, featuring a simple entrance and a partnership with a popular brand.
Skincare essentials are thoughtfully presented on a plush towel.
Relax in a welcoming space with a long counter, framed artwork, and a guitar leaning against the wall.
Convenient laundry facilities are available for guest use.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, wall-mounted lamps, and a small dining area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, wall-mounted lamps, and a small dining area.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with white linens and wooden headboards, a desk with a computer and chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two single beds with white comforters and dark brown throw blankets, a nightstand with a lamp and clock, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Classic hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a digital clock.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Cozy retreat with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk area.

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Accessible

Classic hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a digital clock.

Classic Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 572 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 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

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little motel in the middle of no place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought our room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, well maintained drive-up motel. 2 good restaurants nearby. Easy access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, friendly, helpful staff. Conventient to local dining. Great location to access Goblin State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yuan, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looks very clean with big space but it has strong smell like paint… maybe it just painted. Hope this doesn’t cause any health issues.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was great!

It was outstanding. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks like the hotel is located in a very tiny town. But the staff were very professional. I lost my ear buds and called the office. They eventually found them and were very thorough in contacting me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good room, good value.

Good size, clean room. Desk staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was under construction when I got there. There was 3 paint buckets inside my room and debris on the floor. My guess is that since I checked in after hours the key they left for me was for a room that was still being worked on? Anyway it wasnt a huge deal as I was just there overnight. Slept good, the bed was comfy and the TV worked!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyl

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good burgers next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Hanksville

This motel was great. I was told my room was recently remodeled, so my room might have been nicer than others. Lots of towels that were refreshed daily. As was the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The body lotion at the sink was very helpful too. Being in the desert, my skin was dry the entire trip. Employees and cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely small town. Whispering Sands was wonderful place to stay. Very friendly staff and nice accommodations. The town had a great coffee shop that rivaled any coffee shop I have ever been to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Iberty

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price! Nice , clean updated room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

The bathroom looks very clean but has a terrible smell of sewer gas?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025