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White Sands Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Point of interest
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, pool views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Place, International Market Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikiki Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Hawaiian Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

White Sands Hotel

Hotel with bars, 3-minute walk to International Market Place
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and Access to hot tub are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
White Sands Hotel offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to lanais. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at White Sands Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from International Market Place. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Heyday
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a terrace, an ATM and coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes yoga classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from International Market Place and 8 minutes on foot from Royal Hawaiian Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
White Sands Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

White Sands Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of White Sands Hotel was completed in June 2021.

This 3.5-star Honolulu hotel is smoke free.

Heyday – This poolside restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Heyday Pool Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Green Lady – This bar only serves lunch. Open selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (USD 49 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Green Lady
  • Heyday
  • Heyday Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1957
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 35.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 49 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Tax ID - TA-017-073-5616-01
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 260210290000

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel White Sands
White Sands Honolulu
White Sands Hotel
White Sands Hotel Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hawaii/Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hotel
White Sands Hotel Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hotel Honolulu

White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was awesome, although we had to wait due to only one worker, everyone was nice and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Enrico

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miliakere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome & very helpful. Rooms were very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stag
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The White Sands Hotel is one of only two remaining 1960’s Waikiki walk up hotels. I love the charm and the soul of the place. I also love the central courtyard with the tropical garden, the outdoor bar and restaurant, and the pool. I do not like more contemporary high rise hotels (recent construction) that seem sterile and plastic to me. I felt very safe as a solo woman traveler, and you can easily walk to everything that Waikiki has to offer.
This is my morning visitor while I drank coffee on my lanai
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and friendly staff made me feel like home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, walking distance to Waikiki Beach and just around the corner from the bus stop. Loved the Hawaiian decor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swings at the bar were what got my attention- super cute and chill vibe. Loved the retro feel and the food/drink options in the lobby and at the bar were great. The beds we had weren’t that comfortable. I did like the ice machine with water bottle filler. The rooms had good style. It’s easy to walk to the beach from the hotel or catch a ride to U of H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Riley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had high hopes for White Sands Hotel, but our stay was incredibly disappointing. 1. Parking nightmare: There was no parking available for guests. We were told to park on the street during a very busy weekend. After arriving at 1 a.m., we spent over 40 minutes circling the area just to find a spot. 2. Terrible directions & accessibility: When we finally checked in, staff sent us in the complete opposite direction of our room. Our room was 3 floors up, and there are no elevators — which would have been helpful to know in advance, especially for anyone with mobility issues or heavy luggage. 3. Cleanliness issues: This was the worst part — we found a used tampon sitting on the bathroom light fixture. Completely unacceptable. We immediately informed the front desk, and their response was to offer us either a room change or a $30 food credit. This does not make up for the absolute lack of cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter, Kalaheo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean older property. This hotel is well taken care of. Staff was super nice and friendly. I love the location close walk to everything. Only negative is the shower was so small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eldred

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

soua

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed right under the speakeasy so music would be loud till about 2am. It was very hard to relax after a day of activities. The rooms could’ve been more clean. It was dusty. The bar & pool was really cute. There’s also no stairs but you can have staff take your stuff up for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always wanted to stay here... Finally did and I'm obsessed! We got an early check In and enjoyed food and drinks @ bar since we were surprised to be accommodated so early! Everyone there was super kind and responsive to our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t eat at the hotel Bed was comfortable and I enjoyed the room as a whole
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zane, San Diego

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, simi valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the quaint Hawaiian feel about the hotel. The staff was excellent. Unfortunately, we were there during the tsunami warning, but the staff offered us a higher level room and treated everything. Excellent. The service was excellent. The staff was fantastic. The rooms were clean. the location was perfect absolutely perfect. Everything was walking distance. Would most definitely stay again. They had some kind of entertainment most nights and have a speakeasy bar at night really appreciated the hospitality. The bar was super cool and the food was yummy.
Front of hotel
Behind bar waterfall has chairs to relax
Delicious burger and macaroni salad
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

TATYANA, VANCOUVER

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly check in service , very outdated rooms , doesn’t worth the price , especially $35 a day resort fee, for what ? Very disappointing..looks much better on the pictures than in reality , this place needs major renovations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025