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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy 3 restaurants at this eco-certified Hanksville motel

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Front of property
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Reception
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734
  • Mars Desert Research Center
  • Goblin Valley State Park
  • Capitol Reef National Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, Accessible

Classic Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Hanksville

In Hanksville .You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Mars Desert Research Center and 32 miles (52 km) of Capitol Reef National Park. Goblin Valley State Park is also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • North Caineville Mesa - 21 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park - 43 min drive - 60.3 km
  • The Hickman Bridge Trail - 54 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 58 min drive - 76.8 km
  • Petroglyphs Panel - 65 min drive - 73.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stan's Burger Shak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Slickrock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blondie's Eatery & Gift - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bull Mountain Market Pizza & Deli - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Enjoy 3 restaurants at this eco-certified Hanksville motel
There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Whispering Sands Motel also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Hanksville motel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Convenience store
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
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. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

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
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
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. 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. 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

luyi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent 4 nights at the Whispering Sands Motel, using as a base to hike in and near Goblin Valley State Park. The room is spacious, very clean and well maintained. The beds are comfortable, and the refrigerator is large for a hotel and has a small freezer that actually works. Though we didn't ask to have our room cleaned, they emptied the trash, gave us clean towels and replenished the coffee daily, which we appreciated. We had a few small requests for the office, all of which were dealt with promptly and cheerfully. The only small issue was the wood floors, which are nice, but also transmit sound from next door rooms when people arrive late or depart early (clomping of footsteps). This was minor and we'd stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Salem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough rooms and good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated, the room was great. They were responsive to a problem we had with the room - TV wasn't working - they resolved the problem in short order.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
average
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fulvio

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

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room looked like it was in the middle of a renovation. Toilet paper holder was falling off the wall. No battery in the smoke detector. Dirty baseboards. Generally needed drywall finished and a fresh coat of paint. I know not everyone agrees on how firm a bed should be, but the bed was very firm (not comfortable after a day of hiking) and so were the pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liming

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for this price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael, West Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in the middle of nowhere but luckily there is gas on the other side of the street. Lots of views similar to places on Mars. Overall a respite from the wilderness that is all around it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jilliane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet and clean little motel. Great midway point to a couple beautiful national and state parks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

aida

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Considerate staff that kept my hotel key available to me though I didn’t arrive until late in the night. Excellent location for hiking around in the area. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

NOVIANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We wished the housekeeper respect our "request" that we do not need the room to be clean by not placing the magnet sign at the front side of the door. We understand that they work hard to ensure the cleanliness of the bathroom, but we did not ask for it and we disappointed that they entered our room without being asked for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm room. Connecting room doors have no locks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024