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White Sands Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with chairs and a table, and a view of an outdoor pool area with umbrellas.
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A coastal landscape with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and hills in the background.
A street lamp with a rope wrapped around its base, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and greenery.
A wooden deck leading to a house with a white exterior, surrounded by tropical plants and a small table with chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $176
$148 nightly
$176 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Room options

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A bamboo fence, a green chair, and a table with a metal frame.

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

A bamboo fence, a green chair, and a table with a metal frame.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

A bamboo fence, a green chair, and a table with a metal frame.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, a chair, a balcony with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

A bamboo fence, a green chair, and a table with a metal frame.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

A living room with a sofa, a television, a blue cabinet, and a ceiling fan.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

A bamboo fence, a green chair, and a table with a metal frame.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

A hotel room with a bed, TV, air conditioning unit, ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a chair, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

A hotel room with a bed, TV, air conditioning unit, ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

A hotel room with a bed, TV, air conditioning unit, ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

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

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About the neighborhood

Honolulu

White Sands Hotel is centrally located in Honolulu, a 4-minute walk from International Market Place and 7 minutes by foot from Waikiki Beach. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Royal Hawaiian Center and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Honolulu Zoo.

What's nearby

  • International Market Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waikiki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Honolulu Zoo - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Coffee Purveyors - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hideout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Reserve - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aloha Icelabs Shave Ice - ‬2 min walk

About this property

White Sands Hotel

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 weekly.

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. Open daily.
Heyday Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Green Lady - This bar serves dinner only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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 (weekly)

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 on-site 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
  • 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 35.62 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • 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

White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1042 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Flor De Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice pool and bar, pretty quiet for being in Waikiki.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place ...100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff is great, very helpful and friendly. Everything about this place is very relaxed and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and really wonderful staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel bar is supper cool. The staff was amazing and everything you would need is within walking distance. I brisk walk to the beach is also amazing. I would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed to stay in this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room as beautiful and the hotel was in a very convenient location, staff was friendly. However the valet service was a bit inconsistent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great walk-able location. Friendly staff. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun vibes, excellent customer service, perfect location in Waikiki
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mason at Hey Day was our favorite part!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh yessss. Staff was great. We have stayed at this property more that 5 times. Location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a very chic vibe and is located in a very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Great price! Fantastic accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Super cute place and wonderful staff!! You can tell it’s a little weathered but overall would book again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We started out our honeymoon at the White Sands Hotel and we were thrilled with the help and attentiveness we received from the staff. It was clean, quiet, and the hot tub was the highlight at the end of a long day. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property it has such a cool vibe and it's probably one of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed in honestly wow..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hip hotel with beautiful pool area and bar!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed for four nights ground floor pool view, was fantastic. Clean rooms, cold AC. Easy check in & even easier checkout. Great staff overall, the bartenders were all nice & attentive as well for the pool bar & room 8. Would recommend & will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff go above and beyond in approachability and friendliness.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miryam P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was in the middle of everything, walking distance to many things specially the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location was very convenient everything was so close to us target, beach, ABC store ect, the only down fall was the hot tub was out of service during our stay. Staff was so nice and attentive, I will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had one night here and it was fantastic! Great pool atmosphere and location to food and fun! The speakeasy was classy and intimate. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026