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White Sands Hotel

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
Lunch and dinner served, pool views
Point of interest
Lunch and dinner served, pool views
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
$186
$156 nightly
$186 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Place, International Market Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikiki Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Hawaiian Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 477 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Honolulu

White Sands Hotel is centrally located in Honolulu, a 3-minute walk from International Market Place and 8 minutes by foot from Royal Hawaiian Center. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waikiki Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park.

What's nearby

  • International Market Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waikiki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kuhio Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 23 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Coffee Purveyors - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hideout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paia Fish Market Waikiki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Honolulu Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

White Sands Hotel

Hotel with bars, 3-minute walk to International Market Place
White Sands Hotel offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to lanais. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private lanais. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at Heyday, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.
Heyday - This poolside restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Heyday Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Green Lady - This bar serves lunch only. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (USD 49 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Green Lady
  • Heyday
  • Heyday Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1957
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 35.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 49 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Tax ID - TA-017-073-5616-01
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 260210290000

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel White Sands
White Sands Honolulu
White Sands Hotel
White Sands Hotel Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hawaii/Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hotel
White Sands Hotel Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hotel Honolulu

Reviews

White Sands Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay! Felt very welcomed! Great location!

They were quick to welcome to us and made us feel safe and comfortable after dealing with issues at a previous place. Bed was very comfy and AC and fan were amazing! The location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good vibes!

The hotel was really cute! Kinda like 70’s Hawaii vibes. The decor was cute and the staff were very nice. The only issue was there wasn’t an elevator. There were staff to help with luggage but when we were leaving for the airport it would’ve been nice to not have to call to bring luggage down but otherwise the bar and vibes were good! I also wish there was maybe more than just a sheet and a slightly thicker sheet on the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna, Ewa Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent room. Valet parking only. Bar on property and noisy pool, not my kind of vibe. But room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tetiana

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was awesome, although we had to wait due to only one worker, everyone was nice and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Enrico

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miliakere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome & very helpful. Rooms were very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stag
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The White Sands Hotel is one of only two remaining 1960’s Waikiki walk up hotels. I love the charm and the soul of the place. I also love the central courtyard with the tropical garden, the outdoor bar and restaurant, and the pool. I do not like more contemporary high rise hotels (recent construction) that seem sterile and plastic to me. I felt very safe as a solo woman traveler, and you can easily walk to everything that Waikiki has to offer.
This is my morning visitor while I drank coffee on my lanai
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and friendly staff made me feel like home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, walking distance to Waikiki Beach and just around the corner from the bus stop. Loved the Hawaiian decor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swings at the bar were what got my attention- super cute and chill vibe. Loved the retro feel and the food/drink options in the lobby and at the bar were great. The beds we had weren’t that comfortable. I did like the ice machine with water bottle filler. The rooms had good style. It’s easy to walk to the beach from the hotel or catch a ride to U of H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Riley

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had high hopes for White Sands Hotel, but our stay was incredibly disappointing. 1. Parking nightmare: There was no parking available for guests. We were told to park on the street during a very busy weekend. After arriving at 1 a.m., we spent over 40 minutes circling the area just to find a spot. 2. Terrible directions & accessibility: When we finally checked in, staff sent us in the complete opposite direction of our room. Our room was 3 floors up, and there are no elevators — which would have been helpful to know in advance, especially for anyone with mobility issues or heavy luggage. 3. Cleanliness issues: This was the worst part — we found a used tampon sitting on the bathroom light fixture. Completely unacceptable. We immediately informed the front desk, and their response was to offer us either a room change or a $30 food credit. This does not make up for the absolute lack of cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter, Kalaheo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean older property. This hotel is well taken care of. Staff was super nice and friendly. I love the location close walk to everything. Only negative is the shower was so small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eldred

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

soua

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed right under the speakeasy so music would be loud till about 2am. It was very hard to relax after a day of activities. The rooms could’ve been more clean. It was dusty. The bar & pool was really cute. There’s also no stairs but you can have staff take your stuff up for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025