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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
$154
$135 nightly
$154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20

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90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734
  • Place, North Caineville Mesa
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Capitol Reef National Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Goblin Valley State Park
    ‪35 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
(44 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Classic Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 16 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Swing Arm City - 18 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Capitol Reef National Park - 34 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Goblin Valley State Park - 35 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 46 min drive - 47.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Stan's Burger Shak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Slickrock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Outlaw’s Roost - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mowgli’s - ‬11 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

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Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Desk clerk very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZICHENG

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Draper

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't kid yourself You're in the middle of nowhere. The staff were super cool. They tried to accommodate us with an early morning departure time and were fantastic to talk to. The room was very clean and it's probably a 50-year-old motel but your choices are this or a cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could be better. But property was good and room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A recently updated interior at an older motel. It was clean and the location was good for us. The furniture is of IKEA quality. I thought the bed was uncomfortable and my neck hurt after sleeping on it, but it was clean. The grab and go breakfast wasn't much but they didn't advertise a breakfast, so I was pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms. Nicely remodeled. Convenient for our travel plans. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room wellexceeded expectations in cleanliness an how nice it is. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We did not have warm blankets when we made reservations in November
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, amenities were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Modern bath upgrades with lots of hot water. Grab and go breakfast not outstanding but nice option in town with limited breakfast options. We have stayed here twice in last year and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Salt Spring Island

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in great shape with all the amenities I was looking for. Clean and well laid out. Check in staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed wasn’t very comfortable. Hotel needs some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rongsheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was courteous. 2 improvement suggestions: 1. Even with shade pulled the outdoor lights at night still shed a lot of light into the room, and 2. My room was next to the laundry room on the first floor and the noise from there was slightly annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovation and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

way to expensive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025