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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy 3 restaurants at this Hanksville motel

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Lobby
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734
  • Place, North Caineville Mesa
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Capitol Reef National Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Goblin Valley State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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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Classic Room, Accessible

Classic Room, Accessible

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 - 16 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Swing Arm City - 18 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park - 34 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Goblin Valley State Park - 35 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 46 min drive - 76.8 km

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

Enjoy 3 restaurants at this Hanksville motel
There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Convenience store
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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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

  • 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

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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

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
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
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    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. 588 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rongsheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Breakfast was very basic, not many options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of very few options in Hanksville. Basic hotel, but very clean, with helpful staff. Quick “breakfast-to-go” was appreciated. Plenty of parking, and good dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. It was a nice in-between stop while we visited the national parks in southern Utah.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person was very friendly. Lots of parking. Easy walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok, nice shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was available and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JinSook

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent motel. Friendly front desk staff. Close to Goblin State Park. Noise carries through room walls. No hand soap, iron, alarm clock or door peephole.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, well maintained and clean rooms, and breakfast. Definitely the place to stay if Hanksville is an overnight for you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Thank you for service!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always choosing to stay here whenever we feel like being away from the slc for a minute and it’s always wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room in the middle of nowhere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and comfortable place to stay. They serve light breakfast and coffee or tea. Well recommended place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

All was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable stay And Brittini was especially helpful and accommodating. I’d recommend for anyone staying in Hanksville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick. In and out. No complaints. Just needed a place to shower and sleep. It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Loved we were able to park right in front of our hotel door. Walked to restaurant next door. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ARTHUR, HARRISON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have pets but they asked
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good set up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a place to stay for the night with laundry on the way to Moab. Laundry was very convenient here (uses quarters- $3 wash, $1 dry). There were some critters that we had to deal with in the room, but to be expected in the desert. Bed was comfy, but AC unit was loud (free sound machine, I guess?).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a tiny remote little town. It was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. They could have skimped and done less because there are few options to choose from. I would definitely recommend it if you’re exploring around the Hanksville area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025