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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and coffee shop/cafe

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Front of property
Exterior
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Classic Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Hanksville

At Whispering Sands Motel, you'll be 11.8 km (7.3 mi) from Mars Desert Research Center and 46.8 km (29.1 mi) from Capitol Reef National Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include 3 restaurants and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and a corner/local shop. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the region of this Hanksville motel you'll find Goblin Valley State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Reef National Park - 33 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Mars Desert Research Center - 38 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 45 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Factory Butte - 46 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Little Wild Horse Canyon Trailhead - South - 54 min drive - 58.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stan's Burger Shak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Slickrock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blondie's Eatery & Gift - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bull Mountain Market Pizza & Deli - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and coffee shop/cafe
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.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking 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.

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

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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

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whispering Sands Motel?

Whispering Sands Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Sands Motel?

As of 1 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on 2 Apr 2025 start from AU$276.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Whispering Sands Motel?

Yep, Whispering Sands Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whispering Sands Motel?

No, Whispering Sands Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Whispering Sands Motel?

Yep, Whispering Sands Motel has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whispering Sands Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whispering Sands Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1084 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yijun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of details show this is a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabe

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

2/10 Terrible

Suzette

I didn't stay there when I got there they didn't have a room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good option for visiting Capitol Reef
Great stay: comfortable, clean, good overnight option near Capitol Reef
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We had tried calling multiple times to let them know we were running late for check in and no one would answer the phone and or return out calls. Then we got there and checked in but the next morning out key card no longer worked and we could not get in the room. Luckily we found house keeping who could get us into our room. Unfortunately not much available out there so have to deal with these types of issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room, bathroom looks new, beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel was clean and had very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PRAJESHKUMAR, Lutz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small Motel & better than expected as compared to large chain hotels
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Clean. Comfortable. Good value. Fridge and microwave. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and nice. The TV didn’t work, but when I called and asked about this, they sent a technician out. He wasn’t able to fix it, but he did try. The staff who checked me in wasn’t very professional or friendly. The walls were thin, and when people came in to the room next to ours, they were loud and upset about something. There weren’t any amenities (pool, breakfast, etc) and the price was very high. The motel is in a very small town, as well, so there are limited resources.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peng, New Berlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurant, convenience store and gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The beds was too soft, the TV did not work and the facilities in general were old/worn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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