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Classic Room, Accessible
484 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
484 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
484 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
484 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Design Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room with view
484 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
484 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and coffee shop/cafe

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store

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 eco-certified motel is within the region of Goblin Valley State Park.

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 shower/tub combinations 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.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the motel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This eco-certified motel also offers gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Whispering Sands Motel is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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 shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 50
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

Whispering Sands Motel has 3 restaurants on site.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 3 PM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Number of children who can stay free - 2

No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Whispering Sands
  • Whispering Sands Hanksville
  • Whispering Sands Motel
  • Whispering Sands Motel Hanksville
  • Whispering Sands Hotel Hanksville
  • Whispering Sands Motel Hanksville, Utah
  • Whispering Sands Hanksville
  • Whispering Sands Motel Hanksville
  • Whispering Sands Motel Motel
  • Whispering Sands Motel Hanksville
  • Whispering Sands Motel Motel Hanksville

We should mention

Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
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