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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Lobby
Front of property
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $151
$132 nightly
$151 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Explore the area

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90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734
  • Place, North Caineville Mesa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mars Desert Research Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Capitol Reef National Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hanksville

With a stay at Whispering Sands Motel in Hanksville, you'll be 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Mars Desert Research Center and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Capitol Reef National Park. .This motel is within the region of Goblin Valley State Park.
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What's nearby

  • North Caineville Mesa - 18 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Bentonite Hills - 23 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Mars Desert Research Center - 25 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Goblin Valley State Park - 36 min drive - 38.2 miles
  • Capitol Reef National Park - 37 min drive - 37.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Stan's Burger Shak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Slickrock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mowgli’s - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Outlaw’s Roost - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blondies Eatery And Gift - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Whispering Sands Motel has 3 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1020 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Clean rooms, location is good for activities in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was VERY clean and the staff very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful accommodations! So clean and comfortable and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the National Park .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely upgraded motel, everything was clean and in good shape.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay and comfy after some rugged hiking. Clean facilities and the coupons for breakfast at Stan's place realty helped us out!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. It was a nice in-between stop while we visited the national parks in southern Utah.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its a convenient place to stay for exploring BLM areas around Hanksville
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edelso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. If you are wanting a home base for you visits to Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Swing Arm City, this is a perfect place. Clean rooms, staff is great. Grab n Go breakfast is awesome. There is a great burger joint right next door. No complaints everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff, overall a great stay at this location. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff very friendly and accomodating. The rooms are basic, but clean. They could use more hooks on the wall and places to hang clothes and wet towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean motel in good location for exploring Capitol Reef.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, well maintained and clean rooms, and breakfast. Definitely the place to stay if Hanksville is an overnight for you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great place to stay. Super comfortable bed and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always choosing to stay here whenever we feel like being away from the slc for a minute and it’s always wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, walking distance to good food, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and comfortable place to stay. They serve light breakfast and coffee or tea. Well recommended place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, up-to-date room, quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my second time staying here and would definitely stay again. Location is lovely and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable stay And Brittini was especially helpful and accommodating. I’d recommend for anyone staying in Hanksville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was available and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little unassuming place for base camp to explore. This is my go to spot for the south swell and capitol reef region!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025