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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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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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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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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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 eco-certified 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
  • ‪Mowgli’s - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Outlaw’s Roost - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blondies Eatery And Gift - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and a coffee shop
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.

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 shower/tub combinations 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.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

  • 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

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • 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
  • 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

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
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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Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1016 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful country, nice town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very clean, spacious. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hanksville is A small remote desert town. But this hotel has very nice room. Clean, newly remodel with modern amenities. Comfy. Restaurant is across the road, walking distance. Highly recommend if you need to stay after or before visiting Capitol Reef NP.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel was very comfortable and clean. I was surprised to find Hot tub Jets in the bathtub which was a nice bonus. Centrally located for Access to Canyonlands national Park and lake Powell.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this motel. It is renovated and very nice. It is a decent price and basically the only place in town so they probably could charge more. :) I have stayed here twice now and both times have had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grzegorz

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located at just the right junction: we've stayed here multiple times when visiting the "mighty 5" and Goblin Valley and the Ancestral Puebloan ruins in the area. It has been refreshed and was very clean on our visit, but it is a roadside motel so don't expect the Ritz. Coffeemaker, fridge, microwave, nicer shower than I have at home, comfortable bed, quiet sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The beds were so comfortable. We did have an issue with our sink drain, but we left a message with the front desk and they had it fixed that same day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuxiang

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shashank

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine, Canyon Country

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to have a comfortable place to stay in the midst of slot canyons and scenic attractions, but it seemed a little expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025