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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

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 curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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About the area

Hanksville

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 motel is within the region of Goblin Valley State Park.
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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
  • Behunin Cabin - 47 min drive - 64.7 km
  • The Hickman Bridge Trail - 54 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 58 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

Motel with 3 restaurants, in the vicinity of Mars Desert Research Center
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 bathtubs or showers 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. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Whispering Sands Motel has 3 restaurants on site.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1045 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Varysburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a motel, but it is well maintained and the staff were so personable and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had clearly been renovated recently and was comfortable and gorgeous. Both the room and the bathroom were spacious. Our TV didn't work, so the desk employee came to the room and fixed it right away. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a little motel in the middle of nowhere it was great! Staff was nice, room was very clean and comfortable. The restaurants in town were good as well. Would definitely stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DON

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OVERALL GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean place to stay

It’s one of your only choices in the area, but it’s clean and in a good location. Just needed a place to stay for the night and it was perfect for what we needed. It was clean which is the most important thing to me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for the price. The desk is not manned very many hours, but our family members helped us get checked in and get our keys.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The window a/c unit is a bit noisy but it wasn’t so bad i couldn’t sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Convenient spot

Convenient place to stay along popular tourist routes. Appreciated the fridge in room and coffee maker as well as the air conditioning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable. Loud air conditioner, but we could turn it off and open a window to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place clean and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice clean room, comfortable bed and excellent A/C, important when it 102 degrees out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Enjoyed my stay at Whispering Sands

The accommodations were great, which felt like a big room and very comfortable stay, with parking right outside your room, and restaurants close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lech

Travelled with partner
Nic wyjatkowego.Zwykła noclegownia.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a very small town. The property was ok, but could have been cleaner (white towels were stained and old - understand the red dust is hard to get out, but not all the stains were dust…). Check in building smelled like sewage- not sure what was going on as there wasn’t any explanation. Luckily the rest of the hotel is separate and smelled fine. Bed was not comfortable - saggy in the middle. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place close to food and gas Clean with nice bed No bathtub but nice shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at this location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Perfect hotel

I had been looking forward to going to Bluff for months. 5 nights before my arrival my original hotel (further away) cancelled on me. I called here and they were able to accommodate me. After arriving, I checked in and the room was perfect in every way. Clean, spacious, quiet, convenient. Would absolutely stay here again without looking anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whispering Sands was a nice hotel. It was clean and everything functioned as it should. Our only issue, and it is really not a big deal, we arrived around 2:15 and was told that they do not check anyone in before 3:00. Ok, we will just find something to do for an hour. Well...Hanksville really doesn't have a lot going on. We did manage to screw around for a while until we could get into our room. Beds were comfortable and we got a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There aren’t many options for places to stay when visiting Great Basin National Park but I’m glad I chose this one! The rooms were simple but that’s all we needed for a one night stay. The black out curtains were great to keep the room dark for sleep. The restaurant was delicious! I honestly wasn’t expecting much considering there wasn’t much around but the food was great and the service was excellent. You’re also right next to a gas station so you can easily fill up and buy snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025