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Whispering Sands Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with blinds, and two framed pictures on the wall.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $198
$174 nightly
$198 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734
  • Place, North Caineville Mesa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Goblin Valley State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Capitol Reef National Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with blinds, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, a television, and a window.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Classic Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, a television, and a window.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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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
  • Swing Arm City - 19 min drive - 15.8 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
  • ‪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

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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. 617 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to have a place to stay on the way to Lake Powell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful..Will stay here again if im ever back out here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FREDERICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay a night or two in a small peaceful little town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean motel with hospitable staff. Very good value for the price. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RITI

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed the stay. Great place, comfortable and quiet room! Easy access on the main highway and walking distances to restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

The room was very clean, modern bath, A/C great plus the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the whispering sands was great! The room was clean and the breakfast was great. Would absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DARCIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Spacious, clean, well kept & lots of little extras.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!! Clean room, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfy! Loved staying here! Thanks for not spraying the room with that powerful spray this time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

xingning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast is very convenient, parking is easy. Great place to stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Basic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking rooms were clean and updated. Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was minimal. Staff was friendly. Beds were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the location is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice clean Motel. I would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel in the middle of no place. It looks a little worn but the rooms are immaculate. If you decide to stay here you would not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. Clean room either everything we needed. Breakfast options good,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was friendly and quick, grabbing go breakfast. Can’t wait to be back in the area and we will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was super nice, had a nice and big smart tv and the shower was huge and water pressure was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026